despejado

I can't remember shortstack, have you been extended an offer of acceptance this go 'round? I still haven't, so I can totally relate to the elevated nerves about every other school that hasn't notified yet. Definitely a shitty feeling.

Well congratulations! looks like you're going to have your pick of programs. Totally envious.

What is your magic secret of acceptance?! The gods have looked favorably upon you, it seems.

I'm trying not to get my hopes up for that, but fingers crossed... Yet again.

I haven't gotten anything. I'm an R.

Wow, I'll have to look into that! Sounds amazing. If I have some questions about it later, would you mind if I message you?

Academicat, I really like this advice. I had been thinking about doing this recently; I could definitely work for seven or eight months, save the money, and spend the last three months traveling with whatever I've made. I think if I don't get into a PhD program, this will be the plan. I had been thinking of applying to MAs to fill the interim, but you're right. I'm in no hurry.

Hoping that's what happens for both of us.

I'll be 20 when I graduate in August, but yeah that's the gist of it.

I'm still 19... I always wondered if programs would think I'm not mature enough because of the age difference between myself and other applicants. My advising prof specifically told me it was a disadvantage, and that's only one of several reasons I don't see this admissions cycle going well. I'm applying to MA programs with late deadlines right now praying to God that I'll have something to do in the interim between now and reapplying for PhDs.

Preach, Mikers. Amen.

I hear this. I don't think anyone was trying to be hurtful, but if an unfunded MA is what makes me a successful PhD candidate in the future, that's what I'm going after. And if it STILL doesn't get me into a PhD program, it will get me a job adjuncting, or in administration, or SOMETHING. It'll make me money someday, which is really very necessary whether I get into a PhD program or not. It's a matter of situations.

Has anyone else noticed that Nova's Masters deadline is way later than normal? They usually report by this time of year, and their website shows MA apps not even being DUE until March 1st. Not complaining, just weird.

I have no idea.. I'm hoping for at least a wait list. Fingers still crossed.

With ya Katia.

Congratulations x 1,000 to the Texas admit! You lucky bastard.

Uh oh. Now there's an acceptance up.

Hahaha well I really haven't checked mine at all, so that bodes well. Thanks

Do they just send rejections in some arbitrary order? Maybe alphabetically...? I keep refreshing my email. Taking it as a good sign for now that nothing is there.

This is totally, totally nuts.

Haha isn't that lovely? Texas is a long shot for me anyway (subject score was, uh, less than desirable). I guess we'll see. Good luck to you Mikers!

Holy Jesus that's not good. I had just finished stressing out this morning.

Hahaha yes. It happens to me almost every day. I guess GC thinks I'm excessively positive.

I have a feeling you're trolling. No one in their right mind references things like that over a minor, impersonal dispute. Chill out.

Never got this vibe from Arthurian. I actually find her super articulate and passionate, which is totally okay to be. Right?