I'm reading PhD applications today - a moment that's always a mix of hope and a feeling of futility. Some applications aren't great but many are seriously fantastic. Of course, this means that more than one strong candidate with an excellent file and an exciting project won't get in.
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Brian Gettler (brian_gettler@mas.to)'s status on Wednesday, 07-Jan-2026 06:54:05 JST
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Brian Gettler (brian_gettler@mas.to)'s status on Wednesday, 07-Jan-2026 11:49:05 JST
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Also, it's always sobering to see just how many fewer languages North American applicants have than those from other parts of the world.