Dawg05

You're absolutely correct, Nat. Nevertheless, I didn't have a chance in Hell of getting into a top 40 school due to my GRE score. While my profile was competitive, the GRE really did me in ( and yes, I took it multiple times). Thus, I decided to change my outlook on the process. It was either waste the 8 years that I had already put into the field, or apply to schools where I had a good chance of getting accepted. I guess we will see what the future holds. Hey, I have an idea! Does anyone want to start a pool? Will Dawg 2005 land a full-time position as a professor of history (doesn't have to be tenured) or will she end up as a manager at Mickey D's? I guess marrying a bright, young CPA wasn't a bad idea after all !

Hi New England Nat! Just curious...What are your reasons for suggesting applicants shouldn't consider applying to anything below 40-50? Can you elaborate?

Still waiting on UGA and Georgia State. I can understand why State hasn't rendered decisions; the deadline wasn't until Feb 15th. UGA, on the other hand, had a deadline of December 15th! Does it really take this long to determine who will be admitted and who will be rejected? Hopefully, I'll get the rejection letter today, so I can start organizing my life ( finding a place to lay my head, determining if my husband is going to stay in Atlanta or move with me, renting my house...you know those pesky life changing decisions).

My condolences, Zephyr99. Don't let the rejects affect how you feel about yourself as a scholar and a person. Accept the positive and the constructive, and leave the rest by the wayside.

Is it safe to say I should give up on hearing from UGA and accept the offer at UA? I can't imagine why they haven't rendered a decision. Let me take that back...I can't imagine why they haven't sent out rejection letters. It's defintely time to give up hope and turn my sights toward brighter days in Tuscaloosa .

Congratulations to all of the admits!

Thanks! Remember that schools like UA admit in waves ( or so I'm told). Keep your chin up and know your day is coming soon .

It was I. Though I haven't received the official letter yet, my admission status was changed on the graduate school's website. According to my POI, letters will be mailed out soon.

UGA admitted a few Ph.D ( I saw two or three) and master's level candidates ( I think I saw two). I don't believe any rejections have been sent out yet.

Accepted at Mississippi State and the University of Alabama (my top choice)! Truly one of the best days of my life! THE DREAM LIVES ON!!!

Czesc, you've forced me to come out of the shadows and provide you with a few points to consider: 1. You were waitlisted at Princeton. The last time I checked it was still an Ivy League institution and considered one of the best universities of higher education in the world. The fact that you were waitlisted, and not flat out denied, means you possess the qualities necessary to be successful in the program. You should be proud of that. 2. Someone (I’m thinking at least 3 someones), other than your mother, believed in your abilities as a historian and decided to stand behind you by providing a letter of recommendation. This, too, is a sign you're on the right path. I've known professors to refuse to write recommendation letters, if they thought an applicant couldn't handle the rigor of the program. Your recommenders felt you had a shot, otherwise they probably wouldn't have written on your behalf. 3. If you were talented enough to be waitlisted at Princeton, I'm sure one of the 10 schools will have a spot for you. REMEMBER, ALL YOU NEED IS ONE.

This is the best one yet! Bless his heart...

Any UGA PhD admits out there? If so, did you have an interview? I saw that two people received letters via mail.