PhDhopeful2013

so is the consensus that anyone who hasn't heard from Duke is just waiting for a rejection? the multiple posts on the results board that keep say "no decision = rejection for sure" seem a bit fishy. but maybe they're right....

yikes! we need some green on that board right about now....

Congrats to the Duke admit!! The posted acceptance was for an international applicant, so maybe they were notifying international applicants first or through a slightly different process. (at least that's what I'm hoping!!) In addition to Apply Yourself, Duke also has a self service website, which shows your app status. You can set up an account through the following links: http://www.sissoffice.duke.edu/prospectivestudents/applicantsid.html https://applicants.siss.duke.edu I'm also hoping the posted rejection is premature... my status also still says "Decision Not Ready"....

I'm definitely ready for a change, i just hope I get the chance! I know it's still so early and my schools (besides Pitt) haven't released decisions yet, but i've been feeling pessimistic yesterday and today. I hope it passes quickly and that good news is on the horizon for me and everyone else who's still waiting...

Congrats

Congratulations!!

I'm wondering if Pitt is going to release more acceptances.... Did anyone claim the acceptance posted yesterday?

congrats to the newest admits yesterday - Pitt, GMU, and others!

sorry to hear that.... sounds like you have the right attitude though! It's great that you have two solld options already

I guess the results board couldn't stay that lovely shade of green forever (unfortunately)!

Had you been contacted for an interview, or did you have an informal convo w/ the prof? I know someone else on here was contacted for an interview, but others (myself included) haven't heard anything yet.

Was it an automated email, or from a real person? Sounds like they're getting ready to release some info....

Thanks, Quigley. Two sites are always better than one!! I set mine up and it still says "decision not available." Fingers crossed that that's not a bad sign...

Congrats to all the newest admits!!

Yay!! Congratulations so exciting!

sloooowww day today... yawwwwnnnnnn

I totally agree. I posted something similar in that "Dear brilliant students" thread in the Lobby. I've worked full-time for many years and I can't help but think that some previous cohorts of PhD students (now profs on PSJR) had no clue about a) what they were getting into in grad school or b ) the realities of working full-time in any field. So many of these individuals give a similar verion of the "don't get a phd" speech, but I can't help but realize that these people often went straight from undergrad into a phd before getting other professional experiences. the pitfalls of academia are simply not unique to academia... they are the challenges of any field and of professional life in general! the one unique situation about doing a phd is the fact that you are making some significant financial trade-offs. so while working full-time in another field would provide you at least a decent salary and benefits, you really won't have the same finanaical freedom during a phd. BUT the benefits of having a lot of flexibility and working in a field that envigorates you are huge intangible benefits.... maybe without the experience of slugging away day in and day out in a field they don't like, the cynics aren't appreciating the intangible beenfits of their academic career path... so yes, I also get frustrated by the PSJR sentiments that we're discussing.... (and of course I am generalizing and there are plenty of other very supportive, non-cynical profs, who have had other professional expereinces, etc, etc.... but you know what i mean)

Haha nice.

Awesome, balledematch!! Congratulations! You must feel amazing right now. I hope to join that club soon too... of the schools I've applied to, only UNC has had any action, and it's been minimal, so i'm still hanging on to hope to have success this second time around!

slow Monday so far... maybe things will pick up after lunch? I would just love some info right about now....

yes, 100% yes. it's extremely hard to focus on anything right now. the uncertainty is tough to manage. I have things I need to focus on, but it's futile right now... i just need some info, so I can partially relax and get back on track! the unknown is very distracting....

Ditto to all the good vibes here!! Let's hope for a good week ahead for all of us!

Thanks for the info, Quigley!

Not a stupid question! I was going to ask the same thing...

By my guess, I'd add Michigan and the rest of UNC to your list....