johndiligent

My first acceptance came on a Saturday and an "acceptance forthcoming" e-mail came late on a Friday night. So, no, it's not crazy to expect a result on the weekend.

Mr. Big

1. Call a reputable bank (don't do the Capital One thing) and ask about getting a credit card. A student VISA or something comparable would be a good start. They usually have small credit limits (circa $1000) so you won't go crazy with it. And then just pay it off responsibly and regularly. You'll build up a good credit score, and at least you'll have one for things that can only be done with credit card, like booking a hotel room or ordering things online. 2. Chequing accounts and savings accounts are that pretty much only in name, nowadays, and there are many people who get by fine with one account, savings or chequing. We've long since passed the day where such distinctions have really mattered beyond which button you press when you're using debit. That said, it's not very problematic to open up a new account if you want to have a separate savings one to moderate your spending or get a higher interest rate. Just call your bank and make an appointment. You'll probably have to bring some ID, but they'll tell you over the phone. 3. Rent an apartment that doesn't require a credit check. Don't co-sign with your mom anymore. 4. Sometimes Moms like ours need an extra push. You've really got to get on top of her and make it clear about the consequences of not doing so. Tell her everyday if you have to until she does it. And you need to begin extricating yourself from your mom. Get and file your own tax information and other financial stuff when at all possible.

I doubt it'll make a difference at this point, unless it affects your ability to graduate or fulfill requirements or prerequisites, which I assume it would not.

Thanks! At this juncture, it's the U of C. But it fluctuates!

Mad congrats to all the Harvard acceptances! Well done!

Three acceptances so far this month. March has been a much better pal than I'd hoped.

Disco Stu

Accepted to the MA Religious Studies at McMaster today.

That's my nightmare. I sort of wish that schools were forced to honour it if they accidentally extended an offer of admission.

I'm looking forward to.. when people ask me how I am or what's new, answering without making reference to my grad school applications.

joy stick

Anyone want to own the McMaster decision posted yesterday?

Haha, love it!

Washington Carver

I was just telling my brother that I was really thankful that when I've received positive decisions via e-mail, the subject line has never been ambiguous. It's been like "Subject: Congratulations!" or "Subject: Good News from School". I'm really glad it's never been something like "Decision Concerning Your Application" because then I still wouldn't have opened it.

Magic Johnson

When I saw the title of this thread, I was like "Acceptance Depression? Someone is describing my life!" Seriously, it's been a really bizarre experience. For the two or three hours after each acceptance, I was thrilled. Ecstatic. Just over the moon to have been accepted somewhere (and I had GPA concerns similar to yours). But I can't deny that over this week, I've entered a really deep funk. I don't want to do anything and it's been a real struggle to get out of bed in the morning. What I think has happened is this: I was very anxious during the application process but once I'd sent off my applications - while there was worrying - it was idle worrying. It was worrying for the sake of doing something. But ultimately while waiting, there was nothing I could do wrong really. The ball was entirely out of my court. Now, I have three offers out there and the ball is entirely in my court. I have to make a choice in the next week. And the anxiety of potentially making the wrong choice plus all the stressful realities of relocating are hitting me all at once. And I think I'm sort of yearning for the lack of agency I had previously because, as many existentialists would observe, it's far more comfortable to be powerless than it is to be empowered.

Not to be a downer, but I was accepted to the MA at U of T on Monday and my status on the website also still says Under Review.

That's too bad, I'm sorry. I hope you hear good news from U of T.

hard hat

Have you heard from anywhere yet, PB? I'm rooting for you!

So I have three acceptances so far with three more applications out there in limbo. School A has given me until March 15 (eek!) to decide to accept their offer. School B has given me until March 19 (eek!) to decide to accept their offer. School C has given me until March 25 to decide to accept their offer. Of course, unless I ask for an extension, I will have to make a decision on School A and B next week, and judging by the results from past years, I'm not going to hear from the other three schools by then. First question: How successful have others been in asking for an extension on a decision deadline, just on the grounds that you'd like to have all results back before you decide? I worry about taking this tact, especially since all MA programs (which these are) usually notify late. Also, they're all Canadian schools and not governed by the whole April 15 thing. Second question: I've been told that when faced with a decision deadline, the best thing to do is just make a decision on the options that you're aware of by then, and if you eventually receive a better offer from schools that notify later, to simply inform the program that you've had a change of heart. I really worry about the ethics of doing this, though, since it might prevent the school from offering to someone on the waitlist, and I worry about the repercussions of slighting a school. Academia's a small world. Has anyone else been similarly advised? Am I over-thinking it?

Got two results yesterday. March is certainly it so far.

wax philosophical