>Date: Mon, 11 Oct 1999 14:52:43 -0500
>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Traci Giuliano)
>Subject: NSF graduate fellowship question
>Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Status: RO
>
>Hi Tipsters -
>
>I have an undergraduate student applying for an NSF graduate fellowship in
>social psychology, and was wondering if some of you may have experience or
>opinions on this issue (either from serving on the committee, having a
>student apply, or hearing through the grapevine). I have a few specific
>questions:
>
>1. The application asks for 3 statements, a 1000-word statement of personal
>or educational experience, a proposed plan of research for the fellowship
>tenure, and a previous research form. This second section asks for a
>"clear, concise, and original statement describing any research interests
>you may pursue while on fellowship tenure. Your statement should
>demonstrate your understanding of research principles necessary to pursue
>these interests. Present your plan with a clear hypothesis or questions to
>be asked by the research. If you have not yet formulated a plan of
>research, your statement should include a description of two or three
>research questions that interest you, with an explanation of previous
>research, if any, and a description of how you think these questions may
>best be answered".
>
>**For this section, it's clear that they use this to assess the extent to
>which the student can think logically, propose a research plan, and speak
>articulately about research. But I also wonder if they use this to assess
>"fit" with a particular program, or "fit" in an area of psychology. I ask
>because my student could talk most articulately about extending her honor's
>thesis, but I worry that the topic (i.e., really a cross between social and
>sport psychology) might be considered "fringe-y" or not mainstream enough
>by some. Should I advise her to talk about 2 or 3 more mainstream topics in
>social psychology, or should I encourage her talk about what she knows
>best?
>
>2. They ask for a preferred or top choice school in the application. How
>important is this school choice in actually getting selected for the NSF?
>Should it be the most prestigious place to which one is applying? Will the
>judges be assessing the fit between her research interests and that
>particular program?
>
>3. In the personal statement, I know that in some cases (e.g., medical
>school) committees want to see evidence of a well-rounded person (one who
>is responsible, a leader, outgoing, and can balance other activities with
>school work). On the other hand, I know that negative stereotypes exist
>(e.g., about sorority members). How important are extracurricular
>activities in your opinion, and should I have my student mention/discuss
>her role as sorority president (which at our university involves a huge
>time commitment and a great deal of responsibility and leadership)?
>
>
>4. What is the approximate GRE that would put someone in range for this
>type of award (I'm guessing 1400+, but I'm not sure)?
>
>Thanks in advance; I appreciate your responses!!
>
>Traci
>
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> Traci A. Giuliano, Ph.D
> Department of Psychology
> Southwestern University
> University at Maple
> Georgetown, TX 78627-0770
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> ph (512) 863-1596; fax 863-5788
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Traci A. Giuliano
Department of Psychology
Southwestern University
Georgetown, TX 78627
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
(512) 863-1596;fax 863-5788
http://www.southwestern.edu/~giuliant
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