Sasha_Grad

You would think that they would know that well in advance. I think it would still be in effect April 1st cause all schools would have needed to report by then and I'm pretty sure the reveal is automatic.

You would think that they would know that well in advance. I think it would still be in effect April 1st cause all schools would have needed to report by then and I'm pretty sure the reveal is automatic.

I hear you, this was my second year of applying. The main changes I did was keep in touch with my references and update them on your process every few months. You be surprised how much them knowing how hard you are working to reach your goal reflects in your letter (a consistent feedback during the process was that my letters were glowing). Also, they really appreciated that I filled them in on important landmarks as apparently a lot of students just ask them for letters and they never hear from them again. When they are attached and feel involved, they can write better letters on your behalf.
Also, I started sending out letters to potential PI's in June/July. The reason behind this is that I knew that they would be swamped with a ton of emails closer to application season, so starting early gave me a better chance of telling them who I was, my interests, what my goals are during gradschool, that I think that they are a good fit, and I would as if they were accepting students for the following year. If they weren't I would ask for recommendations of people they knew in the field who would also be good fits. Sometimes starting this early doesn't work in that profs might not know their funding situation, but if they are interested they typically tell you to email back closer to application season (by then they at least know who you are).
 I streamlined my statement. I realized that my statement from last year was good but had no true direction, and that probably came from me not really having a solid interest developed at the time. Within the last year, I found my niche (minority mental health) and was able to build my paper around that with a solid idea and vision for my future career. My statement certainly wasn't for everybody (there aren't a lot of profs that do it), but it was written with the intent to draw the right people.
Finally, I expanded my search across the boarder. This choice was mainly due to the topic I wanted to study and the fact that more professionals are doing it there. Ironically, that wasn't necessary because I ended up with a Canadian school, but I still proud of myself for taking a chance.
I know the process is nerve wracking, but I hope some of the things I mentioned helps even in the slightest.

I hear you, this was my second year of applying. The main changes I did was keep in touch with my references and update them on your process every few months. You be surprised how much them knowing how hard you are working to reach your goal reflects in your letter (a consistent feedback during the process was that my letters were glowing). Also, they really appreciated that I filled them in on important landmarks as apparently a lot of students just ask them for letters and they never hear from them again. When they are attached and feel involved, they can write better letters on your behalf.
Also, I started sending out letters to potential PI's in June/July. The reason behind this is that I knew that they would be swamped with a ton of emails closer to application season, so starting early gave me a better chance of telling them who I was, my interests, what my goals are during gradschool, that I think that they are a good fit, and I would as if they were accepting students for the following year. If they weren't I would ask for recommendations of people they knew in the field who would also be good fits. Sometimes starting this early doesn't work in that profs might not know their funding situation, but if they are interested they typically tell you to email back closer to application season (by then they at least know who you are).
 I streamlined my statement. I realized that my statement from last year was good but had no true direction, and that probably came from me not really having a solid interest developed at the time. Within the last year, I found my niche (minority mental health) and was able to build my paper around that with a solid idea and vision for my future career. My statement certainly wasn't for everybody (there aren't a lot of profs that do it), but it was written with the intent to draw the right people.
Finally, I expanded my search across the boarder. This choice was mainly due to the topic I wanted to study and the fact that more professionals are doing it there. Ironically, that wasn't necessary because I ended up with a Canadian school, but I still proud of myself for taking a chance.
I know the process is nerve wracking, but I hope some of the things I mentioned helps even in the slightest.

I have a friend who called York yesterday. They said the first wave of acceptances and rejections have gone out. If you haven't heard back, you may be on the shortlist.

I have a friend who called York yesterday. They said the first wave of acceptances and rejections have gone out. If you haven't heard back, you may be on the shortlist.