mikers86

Remember, all you need is 1. And hopefully that 1 is UT-Austin.

I believe in you. It's not the end of the world for me since I have an acceptance, though as an 18C/Book History person, Austin would have been wonderful.

Well, I got my rejection two days ago, so it is you who has the better shot!

One of us needs to get in and enjoy the beauty that is that department!

Agreed. I wish I had known that existed.

Oh, the delight of implied rejections on Valentine's Day, especially after 8 inches of snow and rain. But congrats to the Brown acceptances so far! You deserve it!

I'm not investing too much in last year. Northeastern was weeks early.

I'm hoping that's the case. And that you have good news coming from UT.

Perhaps! I'm H. Oh well. On to the next one!

It looks like they do it individually.

And there's the rejection. At least I'm not waiting weeks to hear back.

Ah. Yeah, this snow is a problem. I didn't know you had SB next week. That will definitely delay the process. Thanks for that!

I'm just beginning to get the snow up here in NH. So at least later this evening will be spent moving it all instead of compulsively checking my email.

...so anyway. How is everyone handling the anxiety?

So, putting UT out of my mind for the present, I wonder when Purdue or Brandeis will start sending out notifications.

I mean, I ultimately can't complain since I have an acceptance. But UT was my top choice.

Well, there's always the possibility of being wait listed.

Started my BA at 18, had to withdraw for a variety of reasons after 3 semesters, went back at 22, finished at 25, finishing my MA at 27 and am definitely starting the PhD (just a matter of where.) Different paths for everyone.

I think at the end of the day you have to do what is best for you. Whatever that is. You live with the decisions, no one else on a forum does.

I originally paid for it, then received a half tuition scholarship after for the entire year, and ultimately received a teaching assistantship for this past year. Granted, it was in-state tuition. But coming at it from the perspective of not needing financial assistance can reduce your opportunity for teaching. If your family is willing to help you, and that gets you into the program, which might ultimately getting you into a good PhD, then great. But just don't put yourself in a great deal of debt for an unfunded MA. They should be taking you because of your qualifications, not because you don't need funding, and also be willing to give you some kind of assistance.

I have to remind myself not everyone uses this site. Which might make this worse on my sanity...

2 UT Austin acceptances. Congrats!

And there's an acceptance. Hmmm. Well, fingers crossed still.

I think I might force myself to leave the house and do some errands so not to worry (as much) about the 3 rejections.

Good luck to you too!