thetrailblazers

Would you mind sharing what changed in your application or tactic? I know a lot of people on here would be interested! 

Geez, this thread went from high anxiety generating to deeply toxic. Feels good that I avoided the forums this time around. My condolences to all the real humans that had to sit through the toxic troll fest.
Good luck with the arduous path of an academic life for those who will be starting the PhD this year, and my best wishes to those who will try again with applications next year around. I applied to 12 programs last year, and got rejected from all. This time around I applied to 10, and got accepted to 2 programs ranked in the 10s and 2 programs ranked in the 30s. I am really excited about this, especially given that I got into one of my dream schools! Amazing things can happen...

Phew what a tiring week. From decisions to trying to recover from a bout of insomnia. I just want to go to bed. 

Waiting on Northwestern got me like, “I’ll wait”
 

Waiting on Northwestern got me like, “I’ll wait”
 

Waiting on Northwestern got me like, “I’ll wait”
 

Waiting on Northwestern got me like, “I’ll wait”
 

Its so weird to me that such prestigious programs can suffer so much from lack of funding but alas. I wish those admitted the best!
 
im nervous about northwestern tomorrow but so glad the day is finally here (assuming)

This is exactly what this thread needs right now.. *Sobbing*

Hey, so I know this is a super anxious time for everyone. I know that many of us have put a lot of effort into our schooling and it's also one way that we seek validation for our efforts and sometimes, even our worth. That being said, I think it's important to not build your identity on this. Whether or not you're accepted to your tops picks or even any programs this cycle, just remember that things are going to be okay. Things will work out. My best friend and I both applied last year. I got accepted into most programs I applied to while my best friend (who was just as capable and intelligent as I was) was rejected from every program he applied to. I was so confused. The only program I didn't get accepted to was my "safety" school, which was even more confusing to me. I chose a program where I had dreamed of working with a specific advisor for several years. It didn't go as I had planned. He was a problematic advisor and faculty member, and he was fired/under investigation the week I moved across the country to work with him. I was devastated, feeling that all the work I had put into getting to that place was for naught. But it wasn't I've learned a lot about myself, my research directions, and the type of researcher I want to be through all of this. This crushing blow became a foundation that has put me in an entirely new mindset, and one I feel we need in academia. Sometimes it's going to such. So much time you put into one project or another will seem like a total waste, and if you're anything like me, you'll blame yourself, and shame yourself for not being "good enough". My friend who didn't get accepted anywhere last year had five offers already this year; four of them from programs that rejected him last year. Sometimes it's just a matter of fit or timing. Yet, regardless of what happens, don't give up on yourself or your goals. Allow yourself to feel bad for a bit because, let's be honest, it sucks when things don't go the way we planned. But it will work out if we keep working at it (one way or another). Wishing all of you the best this season, but we're all here for you, even if this round isn't going your way. Some of us have been there and we feel it all with you. 

I'm about it tbh

I'm about it tbh

Is no one else watching this tea spill on the results board? About "The prick on page 3"?

I feel you bro   I'm in the same boat as well. 

I’m with you

Don't worry! I know you'll get in somewhere soon  

Me on this forum waiting for the Stanford results since Jan 26  

It is definitely weirdly bureaucratic 

I still haven't heard anything from Columbia. Assuming bad news there. 
I've only heard final decisions from 4/14 schools. I just want the waiting to be over! 

Looks like Berkeley rejections are on the application portal page. Saw one on results and went to check mine, rejected, as I assumed.

When you say “only” 2 acceptances, it hurts ? I wish I had that. Congrats!