sleepingsusurrus

@Schopenhauerfanboy Yes, of course, I only applied to those departments I thought would be a good fit for me. My problems are now 1) coming to terms with where that department is located and 2) what if the fact they admitted me is a fluke?! Though I do not want to doubt an adcom *Praise be to Adcoms*

@Schopenhauerfanboy Since you use the phrase the "decision will be made for me," I'm curious how you (and anyone else) feels about that? I know there are a lot of factors to consider, but the possibility of the decision basically being made for me makes me nervous

Awesome!! congrats!

Completely serious here: This is the best thing I've seen on any of the forums. Something we should all strive for.

I think it's about 1) doing the right extracurriculars, such as those you mentioned, and 2) marketing any extracurricular to show how it has provided you with the same skills one needs for a phil phD. In the same vein as applying to college the first time, liberal arts departments might be wary of someone who hasn't done anything with their time because, while much work is done independently, cooperative work within a department gives way to cohesion and creativity (both in the department itself and individual research). (edit) oops forgot to answer the question, so yes, I think they count for something. Perhaps they are used more as tie-breakers where GRE scores and writing samples are the make-it-or-break-its.

generic email blast, I suppose. But I do wonder where the rest of the acceptances/waitlists are hiding

Shall we start the Emory rejection roll call? It was nice of them to let us down now instead of April 15th, I will say

A Boston College acceptance has been announced right on time (and via mail!!).. now to twiddle my thumbs to the speed of my anxious heart BC admittee, if you see this, what was your AOI?

You can run out?! *here you go*

Congrats, sounds well-earned!!

anxiety prone

Thank you!! I would be interested if anyone remembers or knows of the idea-making process.. how did it become cafe-themed, what did the creator(s)/ @bgk think of how it was taking off and watching from *afar* but no worries if this is too much to dig into, thought it would be a nice way to go about waiting for my app results I'll work my magic with what I've got.. for the story in meter.. stay tuned!

Thanks guys!! and @bgk, could you help us out?

Does anybody out there know how gradcafe got started? Who gathered all these people? Preferably in the form of old wise tales, madrigals, Odyssean and the like

One year a long time ago, there were penguins who didn't wear hats when swimming. This made their mothers livid. "Unacceptable!" Frightened, they screamed, "Bears!" Nobody seemed convinced so instead of going swimming they tried juggling. Their mothers tried everything they thought would teach her a skill. However, she couldn't even make oatmeal without disastrous results. So, the penguins gathered money (obviously) trying to purchase a bear. Towering over them, a grizzly beast danced, devouring all bears with such ferocity that even God enjoyed it. Afterwards, God congratulated the penguins and applauded them. "You did it!" Suddenly, the grizzly beast started dancing vigorously. There was an acromantula nearby. It challenged the preconception that magical mushrooms were magical. Sparkling, the magical mushrooms were spreading throughout town. Nobody with pyromania thought grilled cheese would spontaneously erupt into nine identical squirrels! Nevertheless, the penguins elucidated the benefits of sparkling water from Iceland. Suddenly, Iceland exclaimed, "Enough!!! No more penguins. Kill all of the arcades on Monday because King Arthur suffered from sphenisciphobia." Tragically, everyone forgot lasers

One year a long time ago, there were penguins who didn't wear hats when swimming. This made their mothers livid. "Unacceptable!" Frightened, they screamed, "Bears!" Nobody seemed convinced so instead of going swimming they tried juggling. Their mothers tried everything they thought would teach her a skill. However, she couldn't even make oatmeal without disastrous results. So, the penguins gathered money (obviously) trying to purchase a bear. Towering over them, a grizzly beast danced, devouring all bears with such ferocity that even God enjoyed it. Afterwards, God congratulated the penguins and applauded them. "You did it!" Suddenly, the grizzly beast started dancing vigorously. There was an acromantula nearby. It challenged the preconception that magical

can't get the link to your clip, but yes and also mm, editing because this, too

seconded

@Schopenhauerfanboy thank you!

Acceptance to U of Georgia's PhD program ! helloo to the people I already told on Facebook ;-)

got my phone stolen last week, best thing that ever happened to me. Think I won't get a new one until the wait is over just so I'm forced to step away from my email