latemeg
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Rejected from Northwestern, so the only school that (probably) could poach me from UWM is UPenn, but that would have to be a pretty good deal. WI might be home!
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14 minutes ago, AnnaGG said:
Oh, you got in at UWM? Spectacular! I was rejected by UWM, which was my tie with Northwestern. I got waitlisted by another school, but man.. if Northwestern say the word, I'm packed and gone by the end of the day. What's your sub-field?
I did! I'm on top of the world about it--I think my fit was unusually strong there, since I've now been rejected from IUB and UMich--but Northwestern funds its applicants so well compared to UWM. I'm primarily interested in the sociology of health--NW's science studies cluster sounds so cool to me, too. What's yours?
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58 minutes ago, AnnaGG said:
Another day with nothing from Northwestern or Cornell. Who else is waiting on those? Cornell said on their page that results would be in late January to early February with most intramural fellowships filled by mid-February. What am I missing?
I'm still waiting on NW and UPenn at this point (as well as waiting on my official Chicago rejection). Northwestern is probably the only school that might sway me from UWM. We shall see.
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12 hours ago, KrmDePaul said:
I will be attending DePaul in the Spring, and my program is based at the Loop Campus. I will be commuting by bike and public transit. There are some cheap, large, cat-friendly apartments in North Lawndale, which is quite close to the Loop. However, I've been reading online that North Lawndale is one of the worst parts of the city. I'm used to living in fairly unsafe areas, such as South Africa and West Oakland, CA. What I've been reading about North Lawndale seems very intense, but I also think people tend to be a bit dramatic when discussing crime in Chicago. Is there anyone who is used to living in places that are a bit rough around the edges able to give me a perspective on North Lawndale? Is the cheaper rent and shorter commute worth it?
I've lived in Chicago for a couple years now (congrats on DePaul, I love my school!) and agree that people are kind of dramatic--with one caveat. The time you spend in areas with both excessive crime and excessive police (like North Lawndale) does significantly increase the likelihood of your being victim to a crime, whether it be on purpose (muggings outside CTA stations) or accidental (witnessing or becoming involved in a crime that doesn't involve you). What kind of budget are you looking for? In Chicago, there are a good deal of apartments in areas that are safer that can accommodate your need for space and pet friendliness. If you don't mind living further from transit, check Hermosa Park and Humboldt Park; remember that you can also take Metra downtown from stops throughout the city, though it isn't as frequent as the CTA. As a rule of thumb, if you can get 3-4 roommates in a 4-5 bedroom apartment, you're gonna be paying much less and can stay in a safer area.
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Note to everyone waiting on the University of Michigan: my rejection got filed into "promotions" on Gmail.
Now just waiting on my official rejections from IUB and UChi, + decisions from UPenn and Northwestern!
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3 hours ago, crimsociol said:
I follow the advice of a person that I know with low GRE scores. I had low GRE scores, I re-took the test several times and I could not get higher scores (I even got Magoosh reimbursement because I got even lower scores than ever after taking their course and doing everything following the crazy time consuming plan of study. It's not that the program does not work it's just that I am horrible taking tests and at one point I block myself, it happened to me too with the Toefl when I applied to my masters in the U.S.). After that, I realized the GRE makes me miserable. I do not have publications in the U.S either, and I did not have time to get something out there before submitting my application. I got rejected from 8 schools last year, and this year my best GRE score was the same I used in the previous application cycle. What this person recommended me was to contact POI, I contacted over 90-100 professors and applied to almost 15 schools and 18 programs (I had to save a lot and my credit card is totally collapsed). I wrote a standard e-mail introducing myself and attached my CV and a research proposal I wrote. The e-mail asked professors their advice and thoughts regarding my proposal and regarding the application. Most of them did not reply, others did. I apply to a conference (American Society of Criminology), and I contacted all the professors I was interested in working with that were attending to the conference with this strategy. I got meetings with them during the conference and talk with them about my proposal, my work, etc (it was like having the chance to have a pre-interview), I think if the know you you are not just a file, and the look you differently, beyond your test scores. I do not know if this helps, but I appreciated this advice when my friend gave it to me. She also got rejected from all schools she applied the first time (PhD in History). For me this new strategy worked, if you still want to apply it may work for you too. You can apply to fewer schools that I did (my friend applied only to 4-5 programs) and she still got positive results (she is at Princeton history department).
I just wanted to say that this is excellent advice, and I'm happy it worked out for you
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5 minutes ago, X.G said:
I claim one of the UChicago acceptance. I also want to tell people who haven’t had good news yet that their work is precious and important. I hope you can stay strong. Getting an admission is surely an excellent source of validation, but please know that you worth more than any offer.
Congratulations! I think this one may be my first rejection, just depends how long it takes them to get decisions posted online (since IUB also sent out interview requests and I didn't get one, they may beat them to the punch on my rejection). Did your interview go well?
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Anybody want to claim the University of Chicago admits?
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54 minutes ago, runningincircles said:
I've been stalking all of y'all for a few weeks now. I've only applied to one program (Davis) - long story, but I'm long in the tooth, and Davis is the only place I can apply to. I just finished my MPH at Davis, and I have an MA in gender studies from the U.K. (I'm a British transplant to the U.S.) My GRE scores are o.k., but I have two very good LORs, and one reasonable LOR from my POI in the program (she provided me with a recommendation to admit). Davis hasn't got back yet, and I'm stressing pretty heavily. You guys are all extremely well accomplished with publications and great GRE's!! I have no publications, but I've been working as a GSR in public health for the past 18 months at the university, and working in public health/HIV/Non-profit sectors for a number of years. The coordinator indicated that they're still evaluating applications and that responses will be out in the next two weeks. I'm not enthusiastic about my chances, and this is really my last (of 3) attempts at trying to get into a PhD at Davis. I'm interested in the sociology of health and illness, with a focus on gender, hence the reason I'm applying to a Sociology program as opposed to Epidemiology or public health. I have a job lined up at the university if I don't get in (it's research based, so it's a good alternative), but I would love to get to do the research I'm interested in. I feel like I need some support from fellow PhD applicants within this traumatic, nail-biting wait period..I can't stand the ambiguity..it's driving me nuts!! Anyway, good luck to you all
Davis broke my damn heart right out of undergrad rejecting me--it was the only program I applied to as well! But if you're coming out of their program, they will likely favor you more (I was coming out of a state school, and Davis has a...thing...about emulating Berkeley's selectiveness). My GRE scores were awful, though, and so was my SOP for them; I'm sure you're a MUCH more qualified applicant, and coming out of MPH lines you up perfectly for your research area.
Best of luck, and let us know what happens!
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3 minutes ago, devouee40 said:
From my understanding, there was no question about funding being available to all admitted students. The conversation was about if it would come from an RA, PA, or TA position and therefore what the exact about would be because there are different amounts for each position.
That sounds about right to me. I'm anxious to hear!
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42 minutes ago, crushinator said:
Did she elaborate on funding not being confirmed? The website says they guarantee 5 years of funding to everyone, but people keep referring to their financial situation with skepticism. Do you know what that's about?
They're probably just figuring it out at the moment. I doubt they'd switch to not funding their admits; to the best of my knowledge, they admitted fewer people w no waitlist in order to ensure they CAN fund everyone.
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1 hour ago, EmC96 said:
I got an email from the director at a research center, she asked if I was attending the March 9th visit, no more details other than that. The information is supposed to be in the welcome letter, but I haven't gotten mine yet. It would be fantastic if they funded it, I've just been assuming that's not the case. (Although even with funding, it might be a bit iffy to leave my college right before finals. I could manage it, but I'm just trying to gauge how much weight to assign to visits priority wise)
2 hours ago, goldsoundz said:When did you hear about the visit? Haven't heard anything myself. Are they not funding the trip? I thought that was the norm
I'm in the same boat, waiting on info about the visit. I would loooove to get some details. I'm not too far from Madison, but if they'd throw me some gas money to visit, that would be much appreciated.
40 minutes ago, syza said:Nothing yet, unfortunately. You know it's basic human courtesy to let the applicant know they are rejected, or send a short email update to other applicants after the candidates have been selected. It's $100+ in application fees with tons of emotional and intellectual labor. I am hurt on a personal level with such indifference.
I understand your frustration. Just a notice ("we're still reviewing apps" or "decisions will be out in two weeks") would be really helpful.
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1 hour ago, devouee40 said:
Visit Day is March 9th. Found on the department website. Confirmed by calling the department on Friday. When I called, she also mentioned that we would get an email today or tomorrow with more information on the visit day and funding (though funding would not be confirmed until the March 9th visit day)
Thanks for the info! Awesome stuff, I'll keep an eye out for everything.
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5 hours ago, EmC96 said:
Do you know when that is? I've been trying to find information on it but I haven't received any formal notice
Not yet. I'm sure it's in the official letter. Coming soon!
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18 hours ago, crushinator said:
Anyone know anything about the UW-Madison acceptance process? I got an automated email saying that I had been recommended for the PhD program, but that the admissions office needs official transcripts. I'm cautiously optimistic about it, but I need some assurance before I lose my mind.
The program recommends you for admission, and then you send your official transcripts to the graduate school so they will give you the OK to be admitted officially. Unless there's something wonky with your official transcript, you'll be admitted. Congrats!! Maybe I'll see you at the visit day.
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15 hours ago, ThePastelCalico said:
Anyone who got into Wisconsin willing to share their personal statement? I’ve started considering applying again next year, and I’d like to get a head start on apps if possible lol
I would be willing to if you do decide to reapply; message me in a few weeks.
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I just wanted to shoot everybody some love on here. PLEASE remember how arbitrary these decisions are; I almost didn't apply because frankly it all seems elitist to me. At the end of the day, we are all so much more than what we are on paper--and applications are limited amounts of paper anyway! I hope everybody here gets into ONE awesome program, or gets ONE awesome dream job--just don't give up hope and remember that this stuff is not indicative of your worth.
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21 minutes ago, travelmug1Q84 said:
@latemeg hey, I got in too! I spoke with the graduate director on the phone as well and was informed that paper docs were sent via snail mail yesterday afternoon. Congrats to you! Onward to the wintery bliss of Madison, Wisconsin!
Ayyyy! I'm thrilled
Did the director call you or did you contact them? I'll be anxiously checking my mail now lol.
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5 hours ago, ThePastelCalico said:
I keep checking my email every 5 minutes even though I've told myself not to check it for the rest of the night because I've got lawsuits to continue going over for my thesis, but it's so hard to work thinking that I've been rejected from UW-Madison. Anyone got any advice on how to not focus on the fear of a rejection?
Don't torture yourself--there's ALWAYS more days for decisions. More than likely, this is just the first wave; hang on!
4 hours ago, MintChocoChip said:WOW!! Congrats! That's so awesome @latemeg Really really happy you got in. Definitely celebrate.
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Thank you <3 I was driving when the email came in and had to pull over. What a roller coaster.
3 hours ago, pinoysoc said:Man, I'm so happy for everyone! It's so hard to just lurk now that everyone is getting some form of good news! I've been holding back from commenting because I'm starting to feel jealous and all the positive, supportive side of me has gone bitter : (
I remember Doctor Who saving me from the first time I got rejected from all 8 programs I applied too. The doctors brought me to the far end of time and space!
Really happy for everyone, but I'm seriously like getting bummed out that I got rejected already and not look forward to hearing about rejections from the other 6 schools I applied.
Allons-y!
We're all rooting for each other!! Seriously, absolutely best of luck to you and everybody else, this shit is just super arbitrary.
I'm shocked, frankly, with my GRE scores; I'm rereading my application materials because I really want to see why they're interested. (Think it's a lotto system? I kinda do.)
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8 minutes ago, abenz said:
congrats!!!
Thanks!
7 minutes ago, qeta said:I have apparently run out "reactions" to press on gradcafe, but HUUUUUUGE CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU!!!!!
Thank you!
5 minutes ago, abenz said:@latemeg, did you hear from your POI or the grad department itself?
From the graduate school. "Sociology PHD; has recommended you for admission. In order for Graduate School Administration to review your file we will need an official transcript from your bachelor's degree granting institution."
No acceptance letter yet.
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I just got an email from UW Madison. The program has recommended me for admission, graduate school is just waiting on my official transcript. No acceptance letter yet, but O M F G
I'm on top of the world. 5 more schools to hear from, but they can all be rejections for all I care.
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7 hours ago, R1001 said:
I’ve been thinking the same thing, and Texas as well. It’s super annoying thinking you’re rejected but holding out that last bit of hope.
Seriously. Need to know!
6 hours ago, Goldie said:I haven’t been checking portals at all; I assumed I would get an email if anything was decided. Has anyone received notification of a decision only by checking the portals?
Haha, something else to obsess over ?
Yea, check portals when you see other people from that school getting news.
3 hours ago, MintChocoChip said:Congrats!!
I found out today too that I was accepted to U of Iowa with five years of funding.
Last week and today have been nuts for me as I found out that I was accepted to UNM, Rutgers, and U of Iowa. All of them with funding packages. I honestly can't believe it and I'm wondering whether I'm dreaming.
I'm really really hoping everyone else gets accepted somewhere because I want you guys to be able to experience the way that I am feeling right now: happy, relieved and just grateful all around. We're still in January and February is on the way! Hang in there everyone!
Congratulations <3 I hope you choose the program of your dreams!
3 hours ago, pinoysoc said:I already deactivated my Facebook. About to delete the social media apps on my phone. I just can't. I'm in no mood to argue with my mom trying to explain why it hurts. Or why it's hard to accept the "Maybe it's not time" speech.
Going to re-think life.
Stay strong!! You have so many schools you've yet to hear from. There's always hope. Personally, I just want to know if I'm getting rejected from everywhere already; if that happens, I can move forward with my life in other ways. News will help, even if it's bad news; but hang on and try to keep your head up.
1 hour ago, qualsoc2018 said:Sorry to be so negative, but I''ve basically given up at this point (I've heard nothing from Irvine, assumed rejection from UT and apparently CUNY is only fully funding 8 people this year) and 3/4 of the schools that are left are higher ranked than all of those that I've named, which means I don't stand a chance. The only school that's left is UCSD, but I feel like they're selective despite being lower ranked than the rest, so I doubt I'll get in there either.
Rank isn't everything, so don't count every school out yet. We have a lot more waiting to do!
1 hour ago, ThePastelCalico said:This is so important for self-care right now. Recognize your feelings instead of trying to hide them, and realize that each situation is different.
Honesty time - I’m excited to have gotten into NCSU, but at the same time it scares me that it could be the best program I get into and that means I’m not really as cut out for this field as I thought I was. It’s a rough spot.
Fingers crossed for eceryone. I wish you all nothing but the best.
You still have schools to hear from! Don't sweat it too much
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20 hours ago, -0-0-0-0- said:
Got into Rutgers but waitlisted for funding. Anyone with a funded offer please let them know ASAP if you are not going. I'd really appreciate it!
Congrats--I hope you get a spot for funding ASAP!
1 hour ago, pinoysoc said:Got mine form Duke. I got rejected. It's a generic e-mail for me. hopefully you have better luck!
Noooo
I'm sorry. Hang in there. So many decisions aren't even out yet.
Guys, I need some news!!!!! Can we get UPenn/UWM/UMichigan/Northwestern/IUB to hurry up, and can we get UChicago to reject me already so I have one less portal to check?
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3 hours ago, abenz said:
Hey team, just had my first (admittedly implied) rejection. Indiana Bloomington sent out its Gender Studies acceptances on 19th Jan and its waitlist emails went out on 23rd Jan. I’ve just found out and checked my emails and portal again, and I’m still just submitted, which makes me think it’s a rejection. It definitely wasn’t my first choice ... but it still sucks, especially as I thought I had the grades and fit to get in. Kind words appreciated!
I'm sorry!
You have five more schools, so hold out hope for an acceptance from somebody else higher on your list. These T30 schools are hard as fuck to get into and the process gets pretty random.
Fall 2018 Acceptances/Interviews/Rejections Thread
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As a preface to all of this advice, if you think that you would use a law degree in your lifetime in any way, go to a T15 law school that you've been accepted to. That is an amazing opportunity.
If you think about it and you can't see yourself using that law degree and really, genuinely want to go the PhD route in Soc, I would recommend the MA route as a way to gather research experience and pristine LORs. I applied (and was rejected) to Soc PhDs straight out of undergrad, and thought grad school was just a placeholder for me; after 2 years of graduate study, I retook the GRE and was SHOCKED at my verbal improvements, gained some research experience, and made connections I would not have otherwise been able to. It isn't a BAD idea, per se, but you have to keep the final goal in mind the whole time, and it's a bit exhausting. Additionally, a lot of MAs aren't funded--mine wasn't--and woah, was my program expensive. Worth it? To me, yes. But keep all of this in mind.