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Sorry! Guacamole & tortilla chips, followed by caramel delites and stout as "dessert". Highly nutritious!!

Well, I applied to three jobs today, so between those and grad school, I've got to hear something from someone soon. Homemade carbonara for dinner took the edge off the worst of the weekend waiting...

Interesting that's in the anonymous results section though. Now I'm imagining this applicant uploading that comment in the "supporting docs" section of his/her app to Cornell, and Cornell's reply: Dear sir/madam: While your metrics and research interests align well with our institution's standards, your xenophobic comments do not. It is not our policy to admit internet trolls to the program. Unfortunately, we are rescinding our offer and accepting an international candidate in your place. Regards Cornell's DGS ------- Ok I'm done. Let's get back to congratulating people.

I hope that was the intention. Can't help but think Cornell would have something to say if they saw that comment. Glad others think it's off.

I'm not really sure how to take this comment. Initially I hoped it was a dark joke about Trump's opinions, but on second thought, I'm not sure. The tone of this website normally seems so supportive, and this comment - if meant seriously - is troubling both here and in terms of how the admitted applicant views the academic world: Cornell University English, PhD (F16) Accepted via E-mail on 12 Feb 2016 A 13 Feb 2016 POI, still unofficial. To American students who didn't get admission: try again after trump (if elected) lowers student visa numbers. That will help a lot. Good luck!

Congrats on USC! Are you willing to share any details about UT Austin's notification? The wait is driving me crazy - I didn't apply for comp lit, but I have seen other acceptances posted. ? I'm trying to figure out if that's an implied rejection.

University Of Chicago English, PhD (F16) Rejected via E-mail on 11 Feb 2016 A 11 Feb 2016 Referred to MAPH program... I think I will instead choose the option where I don't pay $50k for the pleasure of being rejected. University Of Chicago English, PhD (F16) Rejected via E-mail on 11 Feb 2016 A 11 Feb 2016 Referred to the MAPH program. No thanks. University Of Chicago English, PhD (F16) Rejected via E-mail on 11 Feb 2016 ♦ A 11 Feb 2016 Rejected from PhD program. "We would love to forward your application to the MAPH program . . ." nah, brah These three super recent additions had me (sympathetically) cracking up too. @The Interdisciplinarian The waiting, waiting, waiting is so tough. I've no patience.

Guacamole and Girl Scout cookies...and maybe chocolate stout.

Looking up the meals on wheels/valentines connection now! I know some folks who would totally dig that idea. And organizing it might be an excellent distraction. Thanks for the tip!

If you're into dark mysteries, I loved Broadchurch, The Fall, Wallander and (not quite so dark) Death Comes to Pemberley. also @reddog sense8 was a good one. It totally grew on me over time.

Thanks. It doesn't really make a difference at this point - just curious!

I hear the professor in charge of grad admissions changed this year. Do either of you know if that's the case and if so, who it might be?

@sjoh197 Kitties rock. That's no small comfort! @Neist and @The Interdisciplinarian the fact that we have a mortgage is a plus here - rent is so astronomical. There are some really awful living setups near campus, garage/shed type things. Also @nevermind I wish I thought life experience mattered to the committee, but I worry they either don't care or that it will count against me (even though of course I think it helps and agree that it can better prepare us for the challenges ahead). I need a good distraction. My teething baby is trying his hardest to keep me from my inbox but it's not working...

Well, I'm in my mid 30s with two kids - current career path: SAHM. I only applied to one school because I couldn't ask my family to move again right now, so I've got one shot at being admitted this year. A rejection is going to hurt but since the days are ticking on, I'm trying to prepare myself. This thread/site is helping though - totally feeling the pressure from overly optimistic family, and @Foreveronward had the same thoughts about Monday and the working week meaning we might get news! Good luck to everyone, and it's nice not to be the only person over 30 applying (which is how the grad coordinator made me feel when I talked to her in September...). Also @BooksCoffeeBeards it was my birthday yesterday too - happy belated, and hope you had fun despite the waiting game!

Reading your post gives me hope - it's been a long time since my undergrad years and I'm feeling like acceptance is a long shot. It's nice to hear about someone else transitioning from work into academia. Good question, and good luck!