reluctanthuman

U-W Madison for me as well!

Turned down WashU and Western University.

Brown > Michigan by far???

My research is mostly on Victorian/late 19th c to mid-20th c British novel.

I declined the offer of admission at Ohio State yesterday, although I liked the program. My reasons are completely non-academical: I was not sure I would like living in Columbus (and I have a couple more location-related personal problems as well which were a part of my decision process), and also the stipend was a bit low.

I am so so SO confused about writing an e-mail to Michigan. In my mind, I am either thinking “getting off of the waitlist will happen whether you do something or not if the list moves, so let it be” or “are you stupid, of course you should do whatever you can?!?!?” Why every single step of this process has to be so full of anxiety?

Just waitlisted. But I suppose it’s a long shot

I always get new tattoos/piercing done when I am especially stressed (and depressed). It really does help since it makes me extremely aware of my physical body and *absolutely nothing else* for 2-3 hours--which is, luckily, much longer than a therapy session...

@placeinspace oh thanks! Just checked the portal and there it was, sweet sweet rejection. (By the way, they don't even sound kind like the way other rejection letters do, it's just a "yeah we don't want you" letter...)

counting seconds for mine...

Sorry to hear that. From what I've heard UChicago has always been a mess when it comes to the way they handle all these applications, but this information probably does not help the situation

My decision folder just disappeared today? It was there yesterday when I checked (but empty, of course) Anyone experiencing this?

It's me, just got an e-mail from the Graduate Studies Coordinator

@trytostay you have the best attitude I've seen here on gradcafe, I think. I hope you'll get an acceptance soon, fingers crossed for you!

yeah, her feline-fabulousness has healing powers.

We have the same look in our eyes now:

I was thinking that once all the applications were done, things would be so very easy but I can't even begin to describe how wrong this thought was... Before going into this process of waiting to hear from schools I was *naively* contemplating about how only one acceptance is enough, and nothing else really matters (lol to my past self, I guess). But you are completely right and I'll just give myself some time and watch some funny cat videos on youtube to heal

awww come on, too adorable <3 *can't* *stay* *sad*

I know there are many different aspects to be considered and way too many variables at play when it comes to admission decisions, but weirdly Northwestern is/was kind of the only place that I really want(ed) to be accepted. I wish I could just be okay about it; but following your words, I'll just take a breathathe now and hoping for the best. Thank you

Can I start crying about Northwestern or is it too early?

I've heard from schools but I'm still on the verge of a heart attack every time I refresh my e-mails. Good luck to us all.

Northwestern is also closed up until Friday. Farewell thee any application news...

I’ve been updating my e-mails every 4 or 5 minutes since 9am (which is so very stupid because my 9am is midnight in US CT). This waiting is pure torture... ?

Thanks! And fingers crossed for you!

I received a personalized e-mail from the DGS (no phone calls for me, but it's probably because I am an international applicant).