TWD2016

So glad to hear this! I knew it would work out for you

Found out I was waitlisted at NYU, I'm really shocked and happy that my application was even considered! Don't give up hope guys!

Hi I'm from Illinois also and did my undergrad at UIUC. I studied journalism/communication so I don't have all the information, but I'm like 70% sure that UIUC has one of the most renowned speech and hearing science departments in the country. I think they are ranked between #1 and #4 so if you have the opportunity I would definitely go with UIUC. It also depends on your financial package, but if you can really try to shoot for U of I it will be so beneficial, hope this helps!

I'm glad to hear this because I was kind of worried what the environment was like.....Sometimes grad students can be really condescending and since UMICH is a top ranked institution... wasn't sure what to expect.....

Congrats to you as well and I look forward to meeting you there @A Librarian ! Congratulations @cikkatikkaskwarr! Their SAC program is really great. If I go there I might try to get a graduate certificate in the SAC Department.

I'm sure it will work out and that you will get funding in a good program!! People will eventually start to decline and accept offers..did u not like ASU?

I saw that you were also accepted to Michigan are u going to Welcome Weekend??

Do you know what school you're leaning towards?? And I called NYU they said that the committee met on Friday and that notices probably went out Monday or Tuesday. This person may be out of touch with whats going on because notices went out Sunday and she said all of this earlier this morning. Maybe it will trickle in soon, I'm not expecting acceptance but I would like to know my application was considered... Its the least they can do lol.

congrats! I got accepted to USF as well and I'm heading to Tampa next week to check it out so I can make a final decision. I can let you know what I find out!

I heard NYU sent out rejections but I didn't receive one is it safe to assume that I'm rejected?? I never received an invitation for an interview but I think its weird that I still haven't heard anything from them yet one way or the other.......

I don't have much experience with this particular thing, but i have had people tell me that i was not capable of getting accepted to a PhD program. The joke is on them because I got accepted to great programs! I just want to encourage you to follow your dreams and don't let anything hold you back! There are programs out there that will be willing to work with you, you just have to research them! I know you can do it!?

I went through this before I started my MA program, but I actually ended up quitting my job in May of that year. Mainly because I hated that job. Just think of it as a way to save money before starting the next phase of your academic career!

Lol Thanks for saying that! I don't why I suddenly feel the need to rush lol, but this is great advice! Did you get into UPENN?

This was really helpful! Now that you say that, I do feel like I know which program is right!

Is it a bad idea to accept an offer to a school you've never visited? Picking UMICH over USF seems like a no brainer, but if I decline USF that means that I'm basically accepting UMICH because I only received those two offers. On the other hand, I'm struggling with the idea of spending my own money to go visit USF when Michigan was my first choice and I know deep down it would be kind of ridiculous to turn them down. Any advice?? so confused right now.. P.S. this wasn't an issue to people start asking me what if I hate Ann Arbor, which I had never thought about before but I guess its possible....

hahahahahahaha this is hilarious!!!!

Just received acceptance to University of South Florida fully funded as well! Michigan vs. USF is going to be a tough decision. I hope everyone is holding on strong during this process!

Thank you!!! This meme is everything!!!!!!!! And UNC and Boulder are great programs, I would choose Boulder since they are offering more money and its a rising program! You could go there and make a name for yourself!!!

Just received an acceptance to UMich fully funded! Was very shocked because I saw that most of the notices went out last week! Very happy right now

I applied to Screen Cultures and I haven't heard anything either. I thought that they would release the RPC and Screen Cultures invite at the same time, but apparently not. I just want the period to be over too !

sorry to hear. I was going to apply there and then I changed my mind. 212 applications and only 10 spaces is kind of ridiculous. I'm sure your next notification will be an acceptance to a school you love

Thanks for the heads up, I had no idea when it was! I kind of wish they would just let us know already, im running out of patience. Lol I'm keeping my fingers crossed for both of us!!

I applied to the Screen Cultures Program, which is intertwined with Comm Studies , and I haven't heard anything either, maybe both programs will announce interviews soon....

Hello everyone, Just saying hello. I submitted two apps last week and I feel completely drained. I hope everyone is doing well and maintaining positive vibes during this application cycle. I know I'm extra late, but I thought talking with other people who understand this process might make the waiting time less daunting. =)