Basically the title. I’m currently wrapping up my final semester of my master’s. I currently have 2 top journal publications under my belt and working on a 3rd one.
However, what’s really confusing and demoralizing to me is the fact that while my advisor keeps giving me praise on my performance, she said she would not admit me as her PhD student. When asked why, all she says is that she thinks I should expand my horizon and that I should not keep pressing her on this.
I am completely dejected and baffled! Any insights appreciated!
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I have an MA student who wants to keep working with me for their PhD, but they’ll be more competitive on the job market and have a broader professional network if they go elsewhere
You’re comfortable with your supervisor and your supervisor knows this. Growth is often limited in comfort zones. Staying with one supervisor also limits your views on things, they know this, that is why they are pushing you to challenge yourself, something you seem unwilling to accept.
Other possibilities that aren’t being shared transparently with you:
Out of funding
Pressure from dept to cut students
Your research is going to be/already is difficult to fund
You don’t get along
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Etc
Honestly – i don’t really care what the reason is. Someone should be straight with you when it comes to your position and long term plans. I’m not surprised an academic is being passive aggressive, but you deserve better.