Not even going to reply to the nonsense of ff's posts...
Anyway, back to the original topic, I'm glad everyone has found the link useful. I agree with others that it's really disturbing how so many programs insist "oh, we consider applications holistically..." when many DO have cut-offs and some grad student is sitting on their couch, automatically eliminating a bunch of people. I'm really starting to think this may be done in part to boast a low acceptance rate (because if they DID post cut-offs, students below that would be discouraged to apply). It got me thinking about one of my programs, who this year supposedly got 1,200+ applicants (it's a large business school, and a third of those are in finance), but they insist they don't have cutoffs. Yeah, right...I highly doubt the adcom is going to go through THAT many applications holistically. It would be nice if they were just honest about their process.
aww- i sympathize with you guys!
luckily, my parents are both very understanding and intimately familiar with the various horrors of application proceedings.. they both have fine arts and architecture diplomas from the Soviet Union which, while technically phds in russia, have been "recognized" as master's degrees in the western world.
so yes, the worst i can expect from either of them at this point is a slap on the neck whenever i mention grad school, as a friendly reminder to "chill the h*ll out until february!"
