Wj2011 Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Oh, I will add that I am relieved that the last of my applications went in yesterday... now it truly is the waiting game! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick K Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 On the other side of the coin, looks like a good day for UCLA French applicants! I had a nice visit there in September, but I didn't apply. Wj2011-Good to hear about Penn State, certainly seems like there are a lot of options there for cultural studies and other research. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soleil ت Posted January 31, 2013 Author Share Posted January 31, 2013 Certainly seems like activity is picking up. I also received a rejection email from Michigan yesterday, so I'm obviously hoping for better results in the next few days/weeks. Sorry to hear about your rejection. I've also noticed Michigan was sending an awful lot of rejections. You'll get something for sure! I still haven't heard a darn thing, good or bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukulelesummer Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Certainly seems like activity is picking up. I also received a rejection email from Michigan yesterday, so I'm obviously hoping for better results in the next few days/weeks. Sorry to hear about that. I hope you get better news soon!! I haven't heard anything either, Michelle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soleil ت Posted February 1, 2013 Author Share Posted February 1, 2013 Saving the best for last... That's what I keep telling myself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukulelesummer Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Well IU sent me a rejection email/letter today saying I'll have a hard copy in the mail soon. Eh...I'm good with only a rejection email I don't need a second copy haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wj2011 Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 ukulelesummer, are you at UofL? I did my MA at UK, but I am a huge Cards fan... LOL I'm so sorry to hear about the rejection from Indiana - I am waiting to hear from them as well. I don't know about everyone else, but I wonder how much of this is programs' tightening their belts across the board? That could also be why some programs are taking so long to respond... mulling over every possibility and trying to come up with just the right combination of accepted students. I've also accepted that a rejection may not have anything to do with quality - it may have everything to do with which faculty is taking new advisees, the amount of money in the department, having two candidates with similar research interests and the other one being more appealing for one reason or another but otherwise equal --- I view this entire thing as similar to a theatre audition, where you may be a fabulous actress but get overlooked because you're too tall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukulelesummer Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Wj2011, yes I'm a TA at UofL right now. I bet being a cards fan gets you in a lot of trouble haha. I'm not as upset as I thought I would be. It's nice just to get some sort of news. I went to the zappos outlet for good measure though and got a cute pair of shoes for dealing with rejection. The programs are taking a long time to respond. I've been waiting for NYU and Wisoncsin for what seems like forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soleil ت Posted February 1, 2013 Author Share Posted February 1, 2013 (edited) Well IU sent me a rejection email/letter today saying I'll have a hard copy in the mail soon. Eh...I'm good with only a rejection email I don't need a second copy haha. Aww, so sorry to hear about your rejection. I have yet to hear back from Indiana. They should ask if you want a second copy -- I bet most people would say "NO THANKS!" Edit: Also, when did you submit your application? I think mine barely made the deadline. I wonder if that means they're going to take a little longer notifying me. Edited February 1, 2013 by michelle ♥ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukulelesummer Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 My application was in pretty early but my voice recordings were turned in on one of the last days before the deadline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soleil ت Posted February 1, 2013 Author Share Posted February 1, 2013 My application was in pretty early but my voice recordings were turned in on one of the last days before the deadline. The SOP in French was the killer for me. I found myself translating one paragraph a day and getting burnt out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukulelesummer Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 The SOP in French was the killer for me. I found myself translating one paragraph a day and getting burnt out. Yeah. That part was frustrating to me so it felt like it took forever. 500 words isn't a lot but it's hard when you're just talking about yourself basically haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soleil ت Posted February 1, 2013 Author Share Posted February 1, 2013 I know it! And my "stock" SOP was closer to 1,200 words, so I chopped up a lot of the meat and potatoes from my Indiana SOP. Hate when that happens! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wj2011 Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 (edited) I can cross off Vanderbilt. Quite a bummer, as that was one of my top choices. PS - It seems that they are unable to accept anyone this year. I do wish I had known that before applying, but it is a testament to the economy. Edited February 1, 2013 by Wj2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soleil ت Posted February 1, 2013 Author Share Posted February 1, 2013 I can cross off Vanderbilt. Quite a bummer, as that was one of my top choices. PS - It seems that they are unable to accept anyone this year. I do wish I had known that before applying, but it is a testament to the economy. Ugh, was that you who posted that in the results? I saw that Vanderbilt wasn't accepting admissions due to budget cuts, and I mourned for all those who applied. I'm so grateful that I didn't finish my Vanderbilt application. They definitely need to refund the applicants' money. What a scam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukulelesummer Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 I can cross off Vanderbilt. Quite a bummer, as that was one of my top choices. PS - It seems that they are unable to accept anyone this year. I do wish I had known that before applying, but it is a testament to the economy. I'm sorry to hear about that. That's weird that they'd even open applications up if they even thought they couldn't accept anyone. I agree with Michelle that they should refund the money. It seems a little unfair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wj2011 Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 (edited) Yep, that was me. However, I got a super nice explanation (with some encouragement!) from the DGS before getting the canned "rejection" note from the school. It is as much a loss for the department as it is for the applicants. I agree that they shouldn't accept applications if they know they don't have positions, but I have the impression that they thought they had openings only to hear from the administration otherwise. They did review my application, and I doubt they would have bothered if they knew there wasn't any point. Edited February 1, 2013 by Wj2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukulelesummer Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 I just hope this day of rejections ends quickly and next week brings better news. Do programs give notice of any kind on weekends? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soleil ت Posted February 2, 2013 Author Share Posted February 2, 2013 Umm, not too sure about that one. I would think that they don't, but I could be very mistaken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick K Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 I don't think anything happens on the weekends, not 100% sure. And yes, next week should come with better news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cicada Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Yep, that was me. However, I got a super nice explanation (with some encouragement!) from the DGS before getting the canned "rejection" note from the school. It is as much a loss for the department as it is for the applicants. I agree that they shouldn't accept applications if they know they don't have positions, but I have the impression that they thought they had openings only to hear from the administration otherwise. They did review my application, and I doubt they would have bothered if they knew there wasn't any point. Same here such a bummer, it was one of my top choices, too. Got a nice email from the DGS as well, saying that things may be better next year or "they might have a slot in a month or so" and would let me know right away if they did... I don't know how much credit I should give to this, I don't really see how things would change that rapidly... Aaaah I wanted to be accepted at Vanderbilt so bad Hopefully we'll all have better news next week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wj2011 Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 I should have mentioned there was no application fee for Vanderbilt, so at least I'm not out (more) money, BUT there is definitely time and emotional investment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soleil ت Posted February 2, 2013 Author Share Posted February 2, 2013 Most definitely. Each of my applications is special =) I wish you better luck next week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wj2011 Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Finally an acceptance! Indiana came through this morning! For various reasons, this was my top choice going in. SO HAPPY! Soleil ت 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick K Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Congrats!! That is excellent news from an excellent program! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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