thepinkdragon76

Tell me about it. My 22 years of IT experience wasn't enough because my undergrad wasn't in an IT field for a GS9 entry level IT position.

So I met with my POI yesterday and it went awesome; however he is not on the deciding committee. He said he would put in a good word for me as he thinks I am a great fit and thought maybe I should have applied for CoE instead. He sent me to the department chair to discuss if I should stay with my original application and that was the WEIRDEST session I have ever had. At that point in time no one had received my application packet yet, so he was going off of the basis that I did not have an undergrad degree in engineering or computer science and was giving me tips on what to do to make my application stronger for next year. THEN he admitted, after I gave him my background that he is an EE person, knows nothing about the types of certifications I have and am studying for, does not know enough about the new program for which I applied and proceeded to tell me the process of decisions so I had a better idea of the process. I agreed it was a fair method and by the end of the session he was much more friendly. I left extremely confused. I got the email this morning my application was received by the department for review today, so I am glad I went yesterday to make a case for myself. Now the department chair will be able to put a name to a face. I am terrified even more now because of the confusing conversation. I should know within 2-3 weeks. Cross your fingers for me!

See response above. I'm truly in knots over here. Now I need to figure out what to wear and be super prepared.

I would if they hadn't already said its been timestamped and will reach the department staff this week and the POI I made a meeting time with to learn about a new scholarship changed due to a special meetimg tomorrow from 9-11 and he wants to meet at 11:10. I am terrified. They have been waiting on my application, I just finished the VA ALP for CyberSecurity and had to give people time to send in my LOR. It's a 50/50 chance but I'm about to vomit over here.

Last year I applied to KU for the MSW program and waited months to hear my big fat no. This year I decided to go back to my roots and applied for the MSIT program and the EECS department is so on top of things that I submitted my application yesterday and I've already gotten a blanket email thanking me for applying and an up to date, your app has been timestamped and should reach the department in 1-3 business days. It's rolling admissions for Fall acceptance, so I could know this week or next month. I've been trying to set up a meeting time with my POI this week about the CyberCorps initiative and I'm like, crap, I hope I get to meet him before they decide. Eeeek. I'm terrified. ***Update. Should I be worried that he said tomorrow is a bit special, that he now has a meeting from 9-11am and can meet with me at 11:10am tomorrow? I did update him on submitting my application. His original schedule was open from 10-12.

Hooray!!! I am so very happy for you! Congrats!!!! As for me, I got the email my application has been time stamped will be presented to the admissions staff sometime this week. I just submitted it yesterday so now I'm in complete panic mode, since I'm also waiting to hear back from my POI for an appointment time tomorrow to discuss the CyberCorps Scholarship for Service. He is also who I put down as my POI in my application and I'd like to meet with him before they decide. Eek!

Vote Yes (on my admission) lol

Considering I just submitted my application less than an hour ago, if I heard back now I know it would be a flat out NO! Instead I get to wait and check my email 599x a day for lord knows how long. Considering I was rejected from the same school from a different program last year, the anxiety seems to be worse this year. I'll be surprised if I still have hair or nails left by the end of the week.

Last year I only applied to one school and was rejected. This year I'm applying to the same school for a different program, one I have a lifetime background in, and yet there is still a chance, even with good recommendation letters etc that they will say no. I learned that I had to step back and not take it personally. It was a 50/50 shot when I applied for the MSW and they said I needed more experience. I'm now in more like a 60/40 chance at a MSIT but there is no guarantee. Just don't give up. Keep trying, and good luck.

Last year I horribly failed at getting accepted for an MSW program. This year I'm sticking to my IT and RF roots and applying for an MSIT program. I just finished one of the VA ALP CyberSecurity programs and have my professor and industry professionals for references; but I am still terrified at the big fat NO again. Don't give up, if you do, they win. Stay strong.

My husband will be going to grad school in California and I won't be going to school anywhere Two years apart and no degree for me unless I get in next year. Volunteer work is im my future, hopefully that will help. I'll find out what I can improve on my app for next year after April 15. I'm in shock but know I just need to get more experience in the field since I've been out of school so long and my degree is not SW related. I knew it was a 50/50 shot but man I feel like garbage.

No need to check anymore. My dreams were quashed this morning. Lol maybe next year!

Denied. Maybe next year. Looking into other options. Good luck everyone!

It wasn't meant to be for me. Oh well! Good luck!

I have a feeling I won't hear from KU until April. It was the only school I applied to. If it doesn't happen, oh well. I'm just tired of waiting.

Let the checking commence!

Well, spring break ends this weekend so that means starting Monday I'll be back to checking every hour. Lol

Vent: they need to raise our quota for voting on posts lol

I have no option but to wait and cry. I only applied to one school. Lol meanwhile I need to focus on moving into our new house and spending as much time with my husband before he leaves for grad school in California for 2 years.

Nothing yet. I'm hoping to hear something before spring break. If not, I'll just keep hoping. Lol

Wow. Just wow. Someone needs a dose of humility. You've got to be more flexible if you want to make it in this world, which means doing things you hate: like taking boring or mind strangling pre-requisites, or using methods you dislike. When I got my BA in Mass Comm, at the end of the program I was so disgusted with Journalism practices I decided not to become a journalist. I was a Poli Sci secondary also, but the math got in the way too. So I chose a different path. My real passion is helping people, so I'm applying for a Master in Social Work. Undergrad study prepares you for many things, not just the discipline you chose to follow. Figure out what it is you really want to do and then formulate a plan to make it happen. If need be dumb it down and write lists of your interests and dis interests and see what programs/jobs fit. No one is going to tell you what you want to hear, they tell you the harsh reality. No offense but I think you need to really sit down and think things through and reflect on all that has been said. My opinion of course.

It's become a sickness. Check email, check junk, check portal x 1000000000000 I suck. Totally impatient. Trying not to be, but I just cannot help it!!! Lol

Maybe if I beat my head on a wall enough I'll suffer from partial amnesia and will forget I applied. Then whenever I do hear back I'll be totally surprised either way. Lol (half serious...kind of)

After I inquired last week where they were at and given a very generic answer someone here got an acceptance a few hours later. Considering we applied around the same time and I haven't heard anything yet, I'm naturally freaking out thinking I've screwed my chances just by asking for clarification. Ugh. Or they will make me wait until May 1 either way just because.

Well I hope I get to be your classmate. Fingers crossed I hear something this week or next.