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The Final Stretch

06 April 2010

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Last time I posted an entry I heard back from three schools that week. I haven't heard anything since then though, so I'm writing just in case it will move the notification process along (well I can hope). :-)

I'm still waiting on two schools (one where I'm waitlisted, and the other is the "unknown" school...basically...

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Will it ever end?!?

21 March 2010

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Posted by psychdork

So here it is, March 21st, and I am still waiting.

Sigh.

I applied to 8 PhD programs and then last week I applied to a MA program at my undergrad.

Of the PhD programs:
So far:
~1 waitlist (at what I've been referring to as my "middle choice" school)
~5 rejections

Remaining:
~1 possible waitlist (at my first choice!)
~1 who...

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Memo to Grad Schools

02 March 2010

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Dear Grad Schools,

Since I know you all took a careful look at my application (right?), I am sure you are all aware that my birthday is this Saturday. However, I am sure you are not aware that my past few birthdays have, well, sucked. I am determined to end this streak ASAP and in order to do so, the following is effective immediately.

I will...

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Frozen

25 February 2010

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So yesterday my usually reliable cell phone completely froze. I tried the usual ways of alleviating this type of situation: flipping it closed, hitting the power button, throwing it against the wall (just kidding on the last one), and nothing worked. So I went to pull the battery and couldn't get it out (keep in mind I'm sitting in my...

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Are we there yet?

05 February 2010

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When I signed up to write a blog, I figured that I would have a lot of things to write about. So far though, except for the occasional "your application is complete" email, I have heard nothing from my grad schools.

However...

I know about four people from my undergrad who are also applying this year, 3 to PhD programs, and 1 to...

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Mulligans

14 January 2010

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Posted by psychdork

Ever since I submitted my applications, I've been having flashbacks to last year. Watching the ball drop on New Years Eve thinking that 2009 was going to be the year, getting my first rejection letter, the heartfelt conversations I had with my profs about being rejected, conferences, etc. In a way, I feel like this year is a do-over. ...

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Hello :-)

31 December 2009

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Posted by psychdork

So I know I'm starting this blog late in the application cycle, but I, like many of you, simply haven't had any time the past couple of months. Anyway, I decided to start this blog for several reasons:
1. this is my second time applying to PhD programs (I was unsuccessful last year)
2. I'd rather write about my anxiety here instead of...

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