PoliSwede

Alright Yale. Going to put me out of my misery this week? Give it your best shot!

I object to Yale finalizing their notifications tomorrow. I want that dream to live just a little bit longer.

In at Michigan State! I now have a choice to make....feels really weird.

And I'm still slightly in shock that any programs wanted me at all.

In at Michigan State! I now have a choice to make....feels really weird.

And I'm still slightly in shock that any programs wanted me at all.

I'm with you there! I'm amazed to have any offers, let alone 3!

In at Michigan State! I now have a choice to make....feels really weird.

And I'm still slightly in shock that any programs wanted me at all.

In at Michigan State! I now have a choice to make....feels really weird.

And I'm still slightly in shock that any programs wanted me at all.

In at Michigan State! I now have a choice to make....feels really weird.

And I'm still slightly in shock that any programs wanted me at all.

In at Michigan State! I now have a choice to make....feels really weird.

And I'm still slightly in shock that any programs wanted me at all.

We are in complete agreement - it's immature and rather childish to down-talk a school.  It also seems - to me, at least - rather transparent that the individual who did so was feeling embarrassed that he/she did not gain acceptance into his safety school.  He/she mentions that he applied to all top-10 schools.  I obviously have no idea who it is, but I'd be willing to wager a drink that he/she hasn't gotten the acceptances hoped for, and is feeling pretty nervous at this point, and felt the need to trash talk a school.
 
Of course, I could be completely wrong.    
 
As for those who expect admission to every/most school ... they'll learn.  Most people just don't get that lucky.  A few do, but most don't.

Even considering the fact that some might use it as a venting/coping-mechanism, I still have a hard time understanding the need to slag off on schools or act like a toddler.
 
 
I hope that's the case. I'm not too sure though. I think there are those who expect to gain admission to every school which they have applied to.
 
I sincerely wish for everyone to get in somewhere where they'll be happy. It might not be your "dream"-school, but if you end up in a good environment with supportive faculty and a good cohort, it'll be as pleasant of an experience as it can be.

Be right back. Making a thread to paste my thesis into!

Some kids seem to think way too highly of themselves judging from the comments in the results search.

Some kids seem to think way too highly of themselves judging from the comments in the results search.

Some kids seem to think way too highly of themselves judging from the comments in the results search.

Some kids seem to think way too highly of themselves judging from the comments in the results search.

I noticed that as well. Young and immature. Was probably told his/her entire life how wonderful they are by their parents/professors. Wait until they enter the real world. They are in for a shock, but will hopefully grow up quickly. 

Some kids seem to think way too highly of themselves judging from the comments in the results search.

Some kids seem to think way too highly of themselves judging from the comments in the results search.

Some kids seem to think way too highly of themselves judging from the comments in the results search.

Some kids seem to think way too highly of themselves judging from the comments in the results search.

Also in at Indiana - I'm super excited. This is my second go-around and Indiana is actually the only school that I re-applied to from last year.
 
Hope everyone gets good news soon! 

It's depressingly immature and nasty.  The vitriol makes it almost unusable as a source for reliable information, but also really turns me off to the profession as a whole.  I hope to god that it's just an echo chamber for seriously insecure academics and trolls; otherwise, it's a sad commentary on the immaturity of PS academics.

My dad just said this to me - "People your age, go to the Hard Rock Cafe and here you are glued to Grad Cafe." 
 
This is what this cycle has done to me. Sigh. 

Sigh.  Can someone please claim a Stanford admit already if they are legit?  
 
I wouldn't be surprised if the whole thing is related to someone having the guts to ask about Stanford admissions on PSJR yesterday:
 
http://www.poliscijobrumors.com/topic.php?id=87007
 
So if it is a troll, I'm sure I speak for at least some others that you succeeded in causing the reaction you were probably hoping for, so good job.  You apparently also have no life.