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Hi, I have applied to a different grad school at todai
And judging from madphysicist's posts I think kyoto is fine with scanned copies. Might depend on faculty though. Try emailing and asking them
Hi, I have applied to a different grad school at todaiGood evening guys!
I have been quite busy with my work and couldn't check this thread.
I have sent by DHL today my application documents for the LOA at the Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Information Studies (GSII) of the University of Tokyo.
(Anyone who's also gunning for GSII's ITASIA Program?)
The last day of application for LOAs in GSII is on the 31st of August. We were instructed by the Japan Embassy Manila to submit our LOAs by 24th of September.
Did Kobe University require a hard copy of the application documents to be mailed? Or are they happy with just scanned copies?
Is it the same with Kyoto University?
Thanks
When I sent documents to them scanned copies were fine so there shouldn't be problemsDid Kobe University require a hard copy of the application documents to be mailed? Or are they happy with just scanned copies?
I have obtained only one LoA and even though I sent the documents at the beginning of the month, I am still waiting for the other universities' answers. I am a bit worried that they won't let me know within the deadline (31 of this month), in which case I won't be able to send the documents to other universities if they reject me...
I'm puzzled about what is the best thing to do, I was thinking about two things:
- Contacting the universities and asking if it's possible to have at least an unofficial answer before the 31, even if the LoA is not ready yet... however, in this case I'd have to explain the situation, especially the fact that I need an answer because in case of rejection I'll be able to send the documents elsewhere (it might sound rude?)
- Sending directly the documents to another university before waiting for the answers, but are we allowed to do so?
Any suggestions guys?
Did Kobe University require a hard copy of the application documents to be mailed? Or are they happy with just scanned copies?
Is it the same with Kyoto University?
well, I passed the interview and got my first LOA from doshisha, now to get one from Keio and Waseda.Today I have a scheduled interview with my third option university, I was thinking, what if they ask me why they are my third option? I wouldn't really know what to answer, have you gals and guys been asked this in interviews, if not, what would you say?
Thanks for your help
Congratulations!well, I passed the interview and got my first LOA from doshisha, now to get one from Keio and Waseda.
Try talking with the universities as soon as possible, I doubt they will over look the deadline for her, but its worth a try.Congratulations!
Doshisha is one of the four universities I got LoA from. I am waiting for my next LoA from Rikkyo and Tohoku.
However, another student selected from my country couldn't obtain any LoAs. Yesterday I received a phone call from my Embassy. They asked if I could help the student get at least one LoA. They said we were the only two applicants passed 1st Screening.
The schools I contacted said that it was too late, because the deadline was August 31st.
Have you guys got any idea about this problem? Do you think she still has opportunity to get an LoA?
Thank you!
I meant other universities. But if some universities are already saying no then its probably going to be a no from other universities too.Try talking with the universities as soon as possible, I doubt they will over look the deadline for her, but its worth a try.
Thank you so much for your helpful quote!I meant other universities. But if some universities are already saying no then its probably going to be a no from other universities too.
I feel bad for herI hope something works out.
Also, try contacting tranzsenz (sorry if i get the name wrong!) see the first page of this thread, you will find his blog and post there. He used to work in a university, he might give you some advice, but I'm afraid it will be a negative response.. (pessimist)
Congratulations!
Doshisha is one of the four universities I got LoA from. I am waiting for my next LoA from Rikkyo and Tohoku.
However, another student selected from my country couldn't obtain any LoAs. Yesterday I received a phone call from my Embassy. They asked if I could help the student get at least one LoA. They said we were the only two applicants passed 1st Screening.
The schools I contacted said that it was too late, because the deadline was August 31st.
Have you guys got any idea about this problem? Do you think she still has opportunity to get an LoA?
Thank you!
Seems like a very good idea. So this means she can still hope to pass the second screening even without any LoA.Even if without any LOA she can still pass the second screening. My advise is for her to do a proper research of the prospective professors who fit her research plan. My advice will be for her to chose national universitues or at most public universities that are not very prestigious (i.e top 12) but can still offer her a place.
Last year if you check the thread yiu will find that there is a person who got the scholarship without any LOA.
I obtained my second LoA (already arrived at home!) and I should get my third one on the 7th of September, I am relieved that everything is finally turning out well.
I just have a doubt about one LoA and I'd like to ask if it's normal: in the first blank of the "details" section (the "Course of Acceptance" blank), they wrote "Undegraduate Course - School of Letters", but shouldn't be there a Master's course name? In fact, in the other LoA has been written down the name of a Graduate School instead...
I started to wonder if it was ok because I am now filling the Placement Form and for each university I'm required to put the name of the graduate school, not undergraduate. Even if the LoA is ok as it is, what should I do with the Placement Form? I put the name of the undergraduate department or the graduate one?
(The university department is this, anyway: ホーム — 大阪大学大学院文学研究科・文学部
oh no, for real??Me thinks there is problem with your LOA since it may cause problems when Mext tries to contanct your university. My advise is for you to recontact the admission office and try to have them corrent the LOA and put the name Graduate school.
oh no, for real??
The university already sent me the hard copy which is supposed to arrive shortly
What is worse, even if I contact the office now they won't answer before Monday and my embassy deadline is on 12th.
I think I'm going to contact the embassy to ask for their advice...
yeah agree, it would be veeery much better if the university provides dorms accommadions, however in some cases such as Osaka university it seems that you can stay in the dorms only for about 6 months if you are a mext student and I think it is the same elsewhere too, for example at TUFS in Tokyo, because when I studied there, many mext students left the dorms after 6 month if I remember correctly. I'm not sure about the exact reason, actually, but now that I saw that is the same at Osaka University I thought that it might be a general rule for mext students perhaps?In my understanding each university has different accommodation. For example, Doshisha university has on-campus dorms, however Hosei university has dorms that are away from campus.
I think it is the best if the university provides with the dorm. It seems to be very expensive to rent a house by yourself.
23rd sept? wow. Thats a long time to wait. I hope they send it before 23rd!Hey guys, sharing this information from the Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Information Studies (GSID), University of Tokyo.
I received an email this morning informing me that they don't have the exact date as to when the result of the application for Letters of Acceptance will be released. But definitely they'd release the result after the 23rd of September. Ugh
The deadline for Philippine candidates to submit their LOAs is on the 24th of September. Talk about girigiri moment. Haha
I was only able to submit LOA applications to Toudai and Meidai but no LOAs yet as of today. I hope the universe connives.
That's all! Congratulations to those who have more than 3 LOAs already!