Hi, people. I'm a bit new to this site, and I'd love to get some feedback about my PhD applications.
I just finished my masters at Northwestern. I love this school more than anything. I applied to the PhD in American Lit, but I got rejected today. I've never felt so defeated in my entire life. I had my dream school and the respect that came with it, but now I lost it.
I did get into a PhD program, but it's really not an accredited university. I don't want to go there, but it seems like I Don't have a choice.
I want to go to a top-tiered school. This list makes me so sad because the school I got into is #63:
http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-humanities-schools/english-rankings
I feel like every time someone told me I was smart and going to go places, they were wrong. I feel so depressed all the time.
What's worse is that I even got rejected from Teach for America, and that was my Plan B. Now I need a plan C.
The whammies have been hitting me really hard lately, but I just feel so heartbroken about Northwestern. I'm tempted to just accept the offer and try to transfer to another PhD program. Can I do that?
I just feel so hurt. What am I going to do?