Should I Apply for APS Student Ambassadorship with Only 11 Months Left in My Degree?

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The discussion revolves around the eligibility of a final year physics student to apply for the APS Student Ambassadorship given that they have only 11 months left in their degree, while the application stipulates a requirement of at least 12 months of studies remaining.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses uncertainty about whether to apply for the APS Student Ambassadorship due to having only 11 months left in their degree, questioning if their application would be considered.
  • Several participants suggest that the student should contact APS directly to clarify eligibility, emphasizing that only APS can provide a definitive answer.
  • One participant notes the potential for an unfavorable response from APS, given the stated requirement of 12 months remaining.
  • Another participant questions whether the one-month difference is significant enough to disqualify the application, suggesting that the student should inquire about this detail.
  • A later reply emphasizes that further speculation is unproductive and reiterates the importance of contacting APS for an official position.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that the student should contact APS for clarification on eligibility, but there is no consensus on the significance of the one-month difference in the application requirement.

Contextual Notes

The discussion highlights the ambiguity in the application requirements and the importance of official clarification, but does not resolve the eligibility question.

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Hi. I am currently a 3rd (Final) Year Physics Student. The degree in my country is of three years and I will be graduating after a period of 11 months from now.

I wish to apply for APS Student Ambassadorship. However the stipulations on the form state that I must have atleast an year of studies remaining when I make the application. Since in my case the remaining period is of 11 months should I even apply for it? I mean will my application be even considered and is it worth applying?

I request you all to guide me and share your thoughts on the same
 
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Perhaps you should contact the APS and ask them.
 
Yes. The above is the only suitable response. Only APS can tell you whether you are or are not eligible..
 
Agreed, you should contact the APS. But you should be prepared for an unfavorable answer, as they say they want 12 months remaining and you say you have 11.
 
11 or 12 months; is the difference small enough or is absolutely 12 months the minimum (is what you'll need to ask)? Why let one-month difference stop you?
 
There's really no point in further speculative responses. Unless there is a member here who coincidentally works for APS, and is willing to state for the record on this public forum the official position of the APS on this issue, we should simply advise the OP to contact the APS, without further comment.
 

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