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    Lord, I know this fact. But it seems like I'm always the exception. They can say that all they want, but being rejected for the 3rd application cycle in a row, I doubt this is true. I had a school flat out tell me once, that they won't admit me because my scores were too low. What would you suggest I do differently then? I don't know how else to spin my background and experience to get adcomm's to notice. It's hard not to lose self-worth when it took me so long and so much other personal issues to work through to get to this point. I'm just really emotionally drained and it just makes me question if I should I even consider doing this again. Thank you for saying that. It's much easier for everyone to say that now that they have acceptances. Do you know how frustrating it is to go through this cycle more than once? Some of you have been blessed to get into a program right away. You guys don't have to go through the emotional stress the other 99% go through just to get to get in and apply over and over and over. There is that point where you just stop and re-think if it's worth it. Where I come from, it's hard enough to leave the comfort of family and your support system to pursue your dreams and then you have to do this process over and over and over.
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    God, I'm really beating myself up that shitty GRE scores and the lack of publications just killed me.
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    Aww.. I'm pretty sure you still have other schools right? My weekend's been quiet. I'm trying to stop caring about his whole process. I'm pretty much in that zone where I just want to confirm that I'm not going back to school this Fall and I just want to start prepping again and start figuring what other fields I'm going to branch out too. Sadly, I don't think I can keep banking on Sociology as the field I want to study because if this season proves, I may not be cut out to study it. WAHHHHH!
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    What's up with this? A lot of us would kill to get into a program. What's the point of applying and putting effort if you're just going to dismiss this?
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    God, I wish this was true! It's really heart-wrenching and heart breaking every time I apply. It dawned on me two Sundays ago that grad school is a form of validation for anyone who chooses to pursue it. But, I do value the learning that comes with it
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    First of all, congrats! Second with getting a PhD, its more like a courting ritual in some cases. But at the end of the day, there's always that mindset that you're going to have to move to do a PhD program... Of course I'm speaking from experience. I don't have a family that's settled, but my support system is 7,382 miles away from where I got my MA that involves three plane changes and almost a day of travelling. I personally believe that many people think about the pros and cons of the programs you get into. I also think that the funding issue should be overlooked until you consider research fit with the department. Sometimes, the 'best' school might not be the best choice for what you want to study. I'd be glad to help you out and talk if you have any questions or just want to talk.
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    Amen! I submitted most of mine WAY BEFORE the December 15th deadline. Then I had some that were due on 10th last month and damnn... Lol. We're all praying & biting our nails!
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    Also, the East Coast if supposed get snow... AGAIN. So that might delay news. The Midwest isn't getting as much snow (if any, at all), but fake news global warming is here to stay folks.
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    Not liking the sound that... even though the first full of week is when most schools finish up their rejections & acceptances. I was out by the end of February when I first applied in 2014.
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    This is us... waiting...
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    Me... At the moment.
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    So I'm assuming that we're rejected if we haven't been contacted personally?
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    I'm hoping. REALLY, REALLY, REALLY, hoping. I'm seriously having bad anxiety over this. Like a repeat of 5 years ago.
  14. pinoysoc
    Just hoping for ONE god damn acceptance! I've worked my ass off since graduating from undergrad and for once, I just want things to look bright and not so hopeless.
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    Rejected from Stanford. Only had 8 spots from 250+ applicants.
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    So, someone posted a Minnesota acceptance AND a Vanderbilt interview. I'm seriously questioning my life choices right now. I feel like getting an MA was such a bad idea because it seems like it doesn't demonstrate I can do "real" research to get a PhD. Does it help that I had a dream where I re-applied the next two years and kept getting wait listed?!?!?!? The anxiety and stress IS REAL NOW!
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    Man, I'm so happy for everyone! It's so hard to just lurk now that everyone is getting some form of good news! I've been holding back from commenting because I'm starting to feel jealous and all the positive, supportive side of me has gone bitter : ( I remember Doctor Who saving me from the first time I got rejected from all 8 programs I applied too. The doctors brought me to the far end of time and space! Really happy for everyone, but I'm seriously like getting bummed out that I got rejected already and not look forward to hearing about rejections from the other 6 schools I applied. Allons-y!
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    Someone just posted an acceptance through e-mail. Now, I'm sweating but it's probably a rejection for me.
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    also, congrats @KevinJHa! At least you got an invite! Can't wait to hear what happens. As for me, I'm just waiting for the rejections so that I can get off grad cafe and not come back again for the next application cycle. It seems staying off these forums is a good luck charm of getting in! HAHAHAHAHAHA.
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    Not to sound sour, but at the end of the day, what was your first choice? You applied to all these schools for a specific reason (as you have listed these on your SOP).
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    Nope. I'm waiting still. Been checking their portal and still says "Awaiting Program Decision." On another note, I'm restraining myself from being extra from all acceptances and here I am waiting for the rest of the rejections at this point.
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    Congrats on the acceptances!
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    I already deactivated my Facebook. About to delete the social media apps on my phone. I just can't. I'm in no mood to argue with my mom trying to explain why it hurts. Or why it's hard to accept the "Maybe it's not time" speech. Going to re-think life.
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    "It can't be... It can't." he stuttered. He scurried away from his bed and ran straight into the other room.
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    Thanks. It's hard to be positive for others when personally, you get hit like this. I personally just want to know if I have to reapply or not and re-evaluate life.
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