despejado

I think Nova's deadline was Saturday, but they may be taking late apps.

Same boat as you on that one!

It was! Thank you so much for your enthusiasm, it's totally making me smile My kitten and I are having the dance party you suggested... Thumbs way up.

Until today I was just anxious. Just every second of the day I felt like my heart was going to explode. I'm not good at all with coping.. I've actually gained a few pounds this month because I've been eating my feelings. Sending positive thoughts to Syracuse for you! It would be so, so cool to end up in the same place with one of you, so my fingers are crossed, tight.

Thank you guys so much for everything! I'm so stoked and this definitely wouldn't have been the same without all the support. Seriously, you're all amazing and I'm so happy to have you. BUT Now I need celebration suggestions.

I just got into Syracuse's MA! Holy shit. Weight lifted. Funding info to come, but they try to fund everyone. Woooo!

Supposed to, yes, but radio silence so far... Thanks so much for the good vibes! I'm sending them to New Mexico for you as well

Yeah a few went out last week... Maybe four or so?

Congratulations AC! That's awesome

Hey!!! So glad you considered the Villanova option we'll have to keep in touch in case we both end up there.

I've applied to 2 MA programs because PhD programs just weren't working out for me... Also, Syracuse has me under consideration for their MA after informing me I was in their final PhD pile, but didn't make the cut.

I can't even tell you how much this made me smile.

I'm not sure what you're trying to say.

Lol I like that you called it UDub. I'm not expecting good news there, so whatever comes, comes. I'm losing steam on all my anxiety haha. Cannot. Maintain. Stress. Any. Longer.

I don't think I'll get into a PhD program this year, either. That's fine with me; I'm young, and taking a couple years to get an MA, work, or spend time with my family doesn't seem like the end of the world. I'm trying as hard as I can to be happy and keep my world together regardless of this season's outcomes. It is entirely possible that I will become one of the people this thread is reaching out to, and hopefully that ends happily for me. I actually don't doubt that it will. Today just feels good.

Nah, it just reads as humanist. Very cool, actually. I do enjoy that some people from past application seasons have stuck around and put in their .02 every once in a while; it's nice that people still care even after their own personal stake in the matter is withdrawn. I would like to hear the stories of those who were rejected as well... What did you move on to? Did you apply again? Did you find a job? Are you happy?

This is hauntingly beautiful and kind of poetic. Kudos, Bowties.

She was talking to me, but I consider both of you friends and am so glad to have made these relationships. Seriously been keeping my head on straight for the last month.

Ah at least they didn't just website notify you! So glad you just get to sit back and relax now, you totally deserve it

Fingers crossed this is the case for Syracuse as well. Also, this bodes well for Andrewcycs!!! How exciting

I 100% agree with you. Definitely no hard feelings.

That's exactly how I meant it

I don't know if telling people to chill is the way to go about anything, really. Doesn't make you look any better... Anyway, not trying to create tension. I've also found this thread incredibly helpful, and am so grateful to SFW for all the questions and nagging so we can get some answers we may not have gotten otherwise. Also, kudos Academicat; you're a great help! Thanks for all of your insight.

This is exactly what I've been doing.

Ironic. I actually have a yoga exam in thirty minutes. An exam (STRESS) over something that stresses stress relief. LOOK HOW MANY TIMES I SAID STRESS! I must be stressed or something.