JessePinkman Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Hi. I've applied to four same Universities this year from which I got a reject last year. The more I think about it, the more I get thoughts such as 'They'll reject me anyways since they rejected me last year without paying much attention' even though I've made some significant improvements this year. I just wanna know how many of you here got into the program of your choice on a 2nd, 3rd attempt etc. That would boost up my confidence! Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinallyAccepted Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 I'd be interested too. I'm in the same boat. JessePinkman, Did you specifically mention having applied before in your SOP? (I didn't, but was honest on applications where there was specifically a question about having applied before.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JessePinkman Posted January 11, 2015 Author Share Posted January 11, 2015 Same here! I didn't mention it in the SOP! But answered 'Yes' where it was specifically asked! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 (edited) If you made significant improvements and are aware of your shortcomings from the last attempt, then I'm sure it would be worth re-applying. Edited January 12, 2015 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crucial BBQ Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 I am reapplying to three of the same programs. I did not (or will not) mention my previous application in my SOPs and I have not seen a "Have you previously applied to this program?" on any of my apps; only "Have you previously attended" or "Have you previously been accepted". One of the programs updated their online application system. I was told my application would be treated as 100% new. Another program is going to move my application from last year into the active application pool. I did not ask, but I imagine it will have last year's application date on it since this program stores the entire application as one .pdf. I am sending a new SOP (I have until Feb. 1), though. The other program, not sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crucial BBQ Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Spoke too soon, one of my apps is asking if I had previously applied.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doobiebrothers Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 it actually can be a very good thing! when I was on the adcom of XYZ ivy for the MA degree in my field, people who improved and then re-applied were automatic admits, and were spoken of with alot of admiration by the committee. I'm in the same boat--I'm reapplying to my dream school this year, and I'm pretty optimistic! Good luck all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grad_wannabe Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 I have a friend who applied to the same program three times. Third time was the charm: he got in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JessePinkman Posted January 25, 2015 Author Share Posted January 25, 2015 Thanks for the reply guys. That really gives me confidence. Goodluck to all of you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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