Mellow13

Yeah I thought so. So I think on-campus housing is going to be difficult since the contracts start Sept.1 . I just checked craigslist (it's the first time I do since I never heard of it before :P), it may turn out to be cheaper than on-campus housing. I've been told that Goleta is a good choice since it's less expensive than downtown SB and graduate students usually share apartments there. I was also advised to avoid Isla Vista. I guess you're all interested in sharing an apartment, so we should get into contact soon...

Really? Isn't that a bit early? I mean how much time before math camp do you think one should come to SB (especially since I have a huge time difference to get used to)?

Thank you :) Turned out my eapp was not updated yet this is why i couldn't see the link but it's fixed now and I'm accepting the offer today. As for the apartments situation, I think the grad apartments sound like a good deal especially since all the off-campus apartment rates I've seen don't include utilities and are unfurnished! Also, you have to watch out for transportation prices, and the fact that we're all unfamiliar with the area. That being said, if you're considering on-campus grad housing you should watch out for something: the deadline for signing up for grad housing is May 15 (if you want to be guaranteed a spot). Also, the contract starts September 1. Does anyone know when math camp starts?

Hey, everyone. I was admitted to UCSB just last week and I will probably attend. I was wondering if you could help me out with something: How can I fill out my SIR i.e. does it come with the official acceptance letter/ is it online, etc.? I would appreciate any help. Also, I think we should find a way to connect and, like most, I will also be needing a roommate (especially since I have no funding :P) if anyone's interested.

Institution: UC Santa Barbara Program: PhD in Economics Decision: Waitlisted Funding: Notification date: 3/4/2011 Notified through: email Posted on GC: no Comments:

Institution: OSU Program: Economics PhD Decision: Rejected Funding: - Notification date: 3/4/2011 Notified through: Website Posted on GC: no Comments: of course

Institution: Tinbergen Institute Program: MPhil Econ Decision: Rejected Funding: None Notification date: 01/03/2011 Notified through: email Posted on GC: No Comments: I think my GRE may be a bit low for them

Institution: Duke Program: PHD economics Decision: Rejected Funding: N/A Notification date: 02/25/2011 Notified through: Email to check website Posted on GC: no Comment: Expected, was a long shot anyway :P

Type of Undergrad: Top university in the Middle East Undergrad GPA: 3.5 Type of Grad: MA Econ Grad GPA: 3.88 GRE: 770Q 530V 5AW Math Courses: calculus (I,II,III), linear algebra, ODE, Stat Econ Courses (grad): Econometrics, Macro, Price Theory, etc.... Econ Courses (u/g): Too many Letters of Recommendation: 1 Princeton (very personal), 1 UCSB (also personal), 1 from Chairman of department (good) Research Experience: 2 conference presentations (also in conference proceedings), RA for 3 teachers, Undergrad and MA theses Teaching Experience: Graduate assistant (TA) for intermediate macro, taught intro to macro at local university Research Interests: Development, Labor, Growth Concerns: low undergrad GPA and GRE Applying to: MA: BGSE, Queen's, Tillburg, Tinbergen, PhD: UCSB, USC, UT Austin, Duke, OSU, UW-Seattle, UVA, Georgetown, Syracuse, UC Irvine, McGill, ASU

Institution: USC Program: PhD in Economics Decision: Rejected Funding: NA Notification date: Feb 1 Notified through: Postal Mail Posted on GC: No Comments: The rejection letter arrived Feb 1, it was dated Jan 20 though Institution: BGSE Program: Msc in Economics Decision: Accepted Funding: NA Notification date: Jan 23 Notified through: Email Posted on GC: No Comments: Sorry for posting these too late but I just found this forum