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  1. Just Jeff
    Don't feel bad. I felt upset when I got rejected from my school too, but it turned out okay. I just got into another great school today. Your only biggest competition in life is yourself.
  2. Just Jeff

    Looks like I'll be joining my sister at CUNY's PhD program. Suck it, Temple. ;)

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    2. GeoDUDE!

      GeoDUDE!

      I have never been confused.

    3. Monochrome Spring

      Monochrome Spring

      GeoDude is always confused.

    4. Just Jeff

      Just Jeff

      Sure.

  3. Just Jeff

    Bitches be like...

    1. Just Jeff

      Just Jeff

      Fo real.

  4. Just Jeff
    I went to NYU for my Master's in Philosophy and Lit Studies, but I was a commuter living in Delware with my uncle I did really well in grad school. I got a 3.9 GPA, but I feel like my professors were always so busy or nonchalant. To be honest, every time I would email them to make an appointment, THEY WOULD NEVER RESPOND! It's an inside joke here at NYU that if someone emailed a professor with a question, they would respond six months after the semester was over. I'm graduating next month, and as you might know, I deferred my PhD admission to Temple because it was unfunded. I'd like to go to a competitive school with funding (hopefully), but I need to strengthen my application. One of my weakenesses is probably the LOR. Should I take classes at NYU in the fall to meet more professors, do well in their class, and establish relationships?
  5. Just Jeff
    No offense man, but aren't you that angry dude from that chatroom?
  6. Just Jeff
    That's a good idea. I did call NYU, and I'm just waiting to hear back on how I can improve my application.
  7. Just Jeff
    That's definitely a good idea.
  8. Just Jeff
    I have no idea. I am super bummed about it. I don't think I've ever been this depressed before. But I overheard one of the professors saying that NYU rarely accepts its MA students into the PhD program. I did an independent research paper in college, but I don't think that's enough. I would like to gain more research experience, but I'm not sure where to start. I actually also want to get my MA thesis on Homer published, but I don't know where to go. I feel so lost...
  9. Just Jeff
    Hey, all. So, I got into Temple's PhD program in Philosophical Studies with no funding. I actually asked them if I could defer my admission for a year, and they said I had that option. I'm a grad student at NYU getting my MA in Philosophy and Lit. I'm graduating in two weeks. Sadly, I didn't get into any other PhD programs, and I feel that it's a bit silly to pay for a PhD. My adviser told me it would be best to defer admission and reapply in the fall. So, what should my plan be to enhance my application? Here are my stats: Undergraduate GPA at Rutgers: 3.751 Graduate GPA at NYU: 3.90 GRE Verbal: 155 GRE Analytical: 5.0 GRE Quantitative: 144 Yeah, my GRE scores suck. I'm planning to try Magoosh and retake the test this August. But here's another thing: I read somewhere on this forum that it would be beneficial to take summer courses at Columbia or U. Penn to meet new professors and somehow establish strong relationships with them. But I'm a bit skeptical on that. What should my next steps be?
  10. Just Jeff

    Does anyone else have a severe napping problem? I just awoke from a 5 hour nap. WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH ME? :o

    1. LittleDarlings

      LittleDarlings

      Lol that's me I will nap when I come home then I'm up all night

  11. Just Jeff
    I've heard some pretty good things about Magoosh. It's at your own pace and the prices aren't as astronomical as those of Kaplan and Princeton Review. Check it out: www.magoosh.com
  12. Just Jeff

    How do you get rid of a clingy neighbor who stops by uninvited every day to eat your free food?

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    2. Just Jeff

      Just Jeff

      LOL. That is hilarious. Yeah, he's unemployed but takes a few classes for graphic design. His days are spent constantly calling and texting people to hang out with him. He has this terrible anxiety at the thought of being alone.

    3. quincepessa

      quincepessa

      No is amazingly powerful.

    4. Academicat

      Academicat

      Poor dude. I hope he finds a way to handle it. You've been kind to be as available to him as you have, and you deserve to set clear boundaries so you have time for yourself.

  13. Just Jeff

    Whoa, whoa, whoa, Ms. Lippy! The part in the story I don't like is that the little boy gave up looking for Happy after an hour. He didn't put posters up or anything, he just sat on the porch like a goon and waited. That little boy's gotta think: 'You got a pet. You got a responsibility.' If your dog is lost, you don't look for an hour then call it quits; you get your ass out there and you find that fuckin' dog!

    1. AwesomeBird

      AwesomeBird

      Got my lunch packed up, my boots tied tights, hope I don't get in a fight, ooooooh... Back to school.

    2. gk210

      gk210

      i think it's time to play a little dodgeball.

    3. Just Jeff

      Just Jeff

      Lol. O'Doyle Rules!

  14. Just Jeff
    Thanks, everybody.
  15. Just Jeff
    Thank you so much. Gotta have self-confidence now!
  16. Just Jeff
    Damn, I didn't know that. You're totally right. It's not worth all that debt.
  17. Just Jeff

    Has anybody ever tried Magoosh? Success stories? Any advice, please message me. Thanks!

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    2. Just Jeff

      Just Jeff

      iphi, did you use the books or private tutoring?

    3. iphi

      iphi

      I did the online class and they send you the books.

    4. Just Jeff

      Just Jeff

      Cool. I'm definitely gonna see if they can help with the GMAT. Thanks! :)

  18. Just Jeff
    Thanks man!
  19. Just Jeff

    Say NO to cyberbullying and drugs, kids! ;)

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    2. Just Jeff

      Just Jeff

      K. :)

    3. PhDerp

      PhDerp

      Mar 14 2014 08:25 AM changed name from "Bullet Cat" to "Just Jeff".

      Oct 25 2013 04:39 PM posted status "Word to the wise: stay the hell away from the chatroom. People really are awful and horrific in there!"

      Oct 28 2013 11:12 AM posted status "Apparently, I am ESH. Whoever that is. :) I'd rather be Batman."

      I will never trust again. ._.

    4. Just Jeff

      Just Jeff

      Yeah.... I'm not following you....

  20. Just Jeff
    Somebody please give me some sound advice! I'm going insane.... I got rejected from 12 out of the 13 PhD English programs I applied to. I got accepted to Temple, but with no funding. I'm an MA student from NYU who will be graduating in a month. I don't want to go to Temple. I feel like I shouldn't pay for my PhD, and to be honest, I feel like I can do better than Temple. But what if I reject Temple now, reapply for more PhD programs next fall, and don't get accepted anywhere? Should I just suck it up and go to Philly? I reaaaally don't want to!
  21. Just Jeff
    I applied to Columbia's PhD program, but I got rejected. I would still like to take some summer courses there. Would this be beneficial to me in the long-run? Is it a good idea to take summer courses at my potential PhD programs? Would it be a good way to meet the professors and somewhat "network", as my advisor says?
  22. Just Jeff

    Don't think I've ever been this depressed before...

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    2. DeafAudi

      DeafAudi

      I know the feeling, I applied three times before finally getting into my dream M.Sc. program. Just keep trying and never give up. And definitely take time for yourself! :)

    3. spectastic

      spectastic

      I agree, your attitude matters a lot.

    4. Just Jeff

      Just Jeff

      Yeah, for sure. My sister tells me the same. Thanks, man! I appreciate it.

  23. Just Jeff
    Thanks a lot. This helps immensely. I definitely don't want to pay for a PhD.
  24. Just Jeff
    It's cool, man. Thanks for your reply. I actually want my doctorate to become a professor. I enjoy research a lot. I did my honor's thesis on Homer, and it's something I want to expand on at the doctoral level.
  25. Just Jeff
    Hi, all. My apologies for the second post, but I decided not to go for Temple. They didn't give me funding for my PhD, so it's really not worth it. I'm a 24-year-old male about to graduate from the Philosophy program at NYU. I have a 3.90 GPA, and I will have my MA in about a month. I applied to the PhD programs (in my signature), and it's really not going so well. I got rejected from so many of them, and the only one that accepted me (Temple University), didn't give me funding. I don't want to pay for my PhD, but my sister is telling me that I should go. Would it be best to just wait another year to reapply? I'm really lost and scarred. Lol. I want to know what my Plan B should be. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks. Jeff
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