Newhope1212

Claiming UConn acceptance!!!!!!!!!
I can't describe how happy I am.

Long time observer but first time poster. Congratulations to all of you who got into your dream schools, half-congratulations to those who are waitlisted like myself. I got an update from Maryland that I have been put on the waitlist. Just checking with fellow mates who have been accepted to Maryland's Govt and Politics PhD program, if any of you would like to decline the offer in case you have better offer! Thank you. 

Long time observer but first time poster. Congratulations to all of you who got into your dream schools, half-congratulations to those who are waitlisted like myself. I got an update from Maryland that I have been put on the waitlist. Just checking with fellow mates who have been accepted to Maryland's Govt and Politics PhD program, if any of you would like to decline the offer in case you have better offer! Thank you. 

As we start another week of admission decisions, I want to first congratulate everyone who has received an offer so far! If you're still waiting on good news and are feeling dejected due to rejections, I ask that you be more compassionate towards yourself. 
2021 seems to be another crazy year, with the new B117 COVID-19 strain, election instability in several Latin American countries, and other world events. The world has just been a crazy place over the last few months, and I don't expect that streak to end just yet.
While this may not comfort you, know that many others are feeling the same way you are right now, whether it's with job searching or grad school admissions. I hope we can get out of these difficult times soon, and everyone feels fulfilled at the end of the tunnel. 
I'm also working through my own feelings as more rejections come in, so know I understand exactly the way you are feeling right now. ❤️

I don't mean to contribute negativity and fatalism, but I just wanted to briefly bid farewell to the thread. Although I haven't received any decisions yet, the consistent reports of Ph.D programs receiving twice (sometimes more) the number of applicants they ordinarily do has me feeling quite down and resigned to striking out this year, especially considering that some departments have also cut their intake. My profile is good but by no means the crème de la crème or anything close to that. If I'm going to do this again, I will need to apply to many more programs than I did this time.
In the meantime, I need put myself in the proper head space to really think about alternative options for next year. If I get a surprise admit, I will be sure to pop back in. But I suspect I won't!
Best of luck to everyone! 

Just got an acceptance from UAlbany (SUNY) Politics PhD! They said I'm on a short wait list for funding. I really need that, because I can't afford it any other way. Fingers crossed!