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Alexandria is really wonderful -- it has a little bit of everything: Old Town, Carlyle, Del Ray, parks, water, and city life. Depending on how active you are, everything is pretty much within walking distance (which is rare considering the standard DMV sprawl!). If you know where to look, cost of living is also decent, and your neighbors will probably be pretty respectful/quiet, seeing as there are a lot of military and government workers who reside there (in addition to several academics). Certain parts of Arlington are also pretty rad. 

I had a Facebook friend allude to checking GradCafe obsessively, and far be it from me to miss out on the chance to develop a new compulsion. I looked into it, realized it was basically WebMD for graduate students, and have never looked back. 

I had a Facebook friend allude to checking GradCafe obsessively, and far be it from me to miss out on the chance to develop a new compulsion. I looked into it, realized it was basically WebMD for graduate students, and have never looked back. 

I had a Facebook friend allude to checking GradCafe obsessively, and far be it from me to miss out on the chance to develop a new compulsion. I looked into it, realized it was basically WebMD for graduate students, and have never looked back. 

I had a Facebook friend allude to checking GradCafe obsessively, and far be it from me to miss out on the chance to develop a new compulsion. I looked into it, realized it was basically WebMD for graduate students, and have never looked back. 

1. Yes, that was an inappropriate response
2. Yes, you should discuss the incident with your advisor -- not so much to receive a spanking as to put your mind at ease and figure out any field/subfield-specific steps for going forward (I'm not sure how small your discipline's scholarly circle is, for instance, and different disciplines have different codes of decorum)
3. ...'A weasel and a scoundrel'? Personally, I would print that response, frame it, and possibly consider getting business cards made. 

1. Yes, that was an inappropriate response
2. Yes, you should discuss the incident with your advisor -- not so much to receive a spanking as to put your mind at ease and figure out any field/subfield-specific steps for going forward (I'm not sure how small your discipline's scholarly circle is, for instance, and different disciplines have different codes of decorum)
3. ...'A weasel and a scoundrel'? Personally, I would print that response, frame it, and possibly consider getting business cards made. 

1. Yes, that was an inappropriate response
2. Yes, you should discuss the incident with your advisor -- not so much to receive a spanking as to put your mind at ease and figure out any field/subfield-specific steps for going forward (I'm not sure how small your discipline's scholarly circle is, for instance, and different disciplines have different codes of decorum)
3. ...'A weasel and a scoundrel'? Personally, I would print that response, frame it, and possibly consider getting business cards made. 

1. Yes, that was an inappropriate response
2. Yes, you should discuss the incident with your advisor -- not so much to receive a spanking as to put your mind at ease and figure out any field/subfield-specific steps for going forward (I'm not sure how small your discipline's scholarly circle is, for instance, and different disciplines have different codes of decorum)
3. ...'A weasel and a scoundrel'? Personally, I would print that response, frame it, and possibly consider getting business cards made. 

hi,
It would be great if you make your TOEFL score up to 110! 
 

- Has anyone said 'avocado toast' yet? (Probably.) Or anything avocado-related. Including guacamole. 
- The Beatles (not hate, perhaps, but strongly dislike)
- Lavender-scented miscellanea 
- Siri/Alexa/predictive typing/robots that think they know my life

Please don't take this as me trying to polish a cow turd (i.e., the fact that 'striking out' can be really devastating). I just wanted to say that maybe you're similar to me in that the actual creative/introspective elements of the application process were really fun. I dug writing my personal statements, it was fun to revise my writing sample, I got to admire my CV, say nice things about myself, and be grateful for how far I've come, regardless of where I go next. Hopefully you learned a lot about what you love, and thought about how to pursue those things through a variety of avenues—not just grad school, although this doesn't have to be the end of the road for you either as far as that's concerned. 
It's definitely sad when you put a lot of time, effort, energy, and faith into something and seemingly get nothing in return. In fact, that's universally really shitty and I'm sorry it happened to you this time (it may also happen to me—we'll see in a couple weeks). But I'd definitely try again this fall, if that still seems worthwhile to you. Personally, as I continue to wait, I'm trying to bring what I love to wherever I am/whatever I'm doing, and I hope you do the same. 

I really wish I could help you since you gave a lot of positivity towards my direction when I was despairing a few days ago. I know this doesn't mean much (and I'm not even sure if you're religious), but I'll be praying for your success!

Claiming an offer from Rochester!!! First offer!! So exciting!!

Same. I check my email 4 times an hour minimum.

A gradcafe user who during the height of applications season hasn't checked their email in a week. I'm impressed and slightly jealous
Also, Kathy Anderson is the Chicago administrator and sender yep.

I always think of what the Duke says in Measure for Measure..."Be absolute for death; either death or life / Shall thereby be the sweeter. " 

I just snorted. Audibly. At work. Everyone is looking at me. 

I just snorted. Audibly. At work. Everyone is looking at me. 

I just snorted. Audibly. At work. Everyone is looking at me. 

I just snorted. Audibly. At work. Everyone is looking at me. 

Next time, I'll send my chemistry midterm essay to them as a writing sample instead.

Yeah, I would also only recommend doing this if you've corresponded with him or her before. 

STATUS UPDATE Got accepted by OSU! Finally! And I still have 8 schools left! Hope all the other applicants hear great news soon!

"First two weeks of March" applies to official decisions/rejections. Most departments notify admits prior to that.