on my love/hate relationship with academia

[sophiegrl2006]

I remember sitting in the office this morning with that title formed in my head and an entire discussion that I wanted to have with myself that would nicely fall under said title.  Now, of course, all I can remember is the title and I have no idea what was actually bothering me this morning.  I guess this story itself is a demonstration of the hate

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[augenblick7]

I talked to one of my buddies from grad school who is now in law school, and I remembered your situation.

So, what'd you decide to do?

For the school psychology masters I'm applying to I knocked off my SOP in a few hours. I think it's actually better (more straightforward and logical) than the one I sent off two years ago for History. Sometimes it's better just to say what you want to say and get it over with. ;)

[sophiegrl2006]

I just submitted my first application last night (1st deadline is Monday). The rest of my deadlines are in January. I agree about my SOP, the one I wrote now makes so much more sense than 2 years ago when I was applying for my masters. Taking this step in between may not have been the most efficient thing, but in my own professional development it was the best for me. I am so much more focused now. Anyway, the past wee or so I have been feeling more positive about running with the big dogs if I get in (I am applying to 2 R1 schools) but I would also be happy staying where I am if I don't get in. I am trying not to make decisions or dwell on that stuff too much at least until I hear back from schools, which won't be til Feb/March.

What schools are you applying to?