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I spent my undergrad at the University of Florida and completed my Masters at Florida State University. If anyone is curious about the faculty/vibes/COL etc. please reach out I would be happy to help!

I wonder if we'll get something this week. The website FAQ says first week of February, and alas, I forgot January's almost over. No news is good news I guess. (Also, we applied to some of the same schools... it's going to be a big week... best of luck!! )

Just checked my portal, no change

Just checked my portal, no change

Just checked my portal, no change

Just checked my portal, no change

I get that! I was trying to say not refreshing the portals while focusing on other stuff reduces anxiety. You can start an online game and when you get addicted to it for a few weeks, the cycle ends, and you will find time flies...

Just checked my portal, no change

I think it was me. And while I will say that I was mostly joking, it kinda helps reduce my anxiety.
This is a very anxious time for everyone, and we all deal with anxiety differently. For some, it might be easier to disconnect from their apps and wait it out. For me, I am currently dealing with the two-person problem where my partner of 5 years and I are applying to Ph.D. programs (he is neuroscience), and we are super anxious that we will be separated for the next 5-7 years. So I check my portals because 1) it helps me pass the time, and 2) it reminds me that I am still in the running for my programs and still have the chance to stay with my partner.
I know you probably made this comment in good fun; still, I wanted to share my personal thought process on why I check portals multiple times a day. Wishing you a successful app cycle, and I'm rooting for you.

actually, not refreshing portals reduces anxiety. do something else!

Mostly, if they want you, they are eager to tell you.

Someone claimed ucsd rej. anyone heard back?

It wasn't me, but it looks like the same email I received last year. It was weird because they asked me if I would like to join their MPP or MIA program even though I was already in my second year of an MPP program at UCI. It really made me feel like they didn't really look at my application. I hope they didn't do the same to any one else this year

Someone claimed ucsd rej. anyone heard back?

Someone claimed ucsd rej. anyone heard back?

Someone claimed ucsd rej. anyone heard back?

Just checked portal, first rej, from GWU!

ah ...shootings in Chicago and colombia does not seem a nice department caring about students from my email exhange...

this is for last year, this year is 22-23

this is for last year, this year is 22-23

this is for last year, this year is 22-23

It doesn't seem like they have been getting back to people in any specific order so hopefully you hear good news from them soon!
& thank you! (forgot to say this in my last reply)

Just received an email telling me that I was admitted to GWU (comparative politics)! This is my second cycle (got waitlisted by 2 programs last year) so I am beyond happy.
I think the reason why GWU's cohort size doesn't seem to change much is that they didn't accept applications last year, though I can be wrong.
Anyway, hope you guys receive some good news soon!

earliest like 1/29, 2/1 ish

I applied to Duke and GWU but haven't heard anything back. IR.
 
It looks like Duke also required GRE last year so its apps didn't rise significantly. This year for those requireing GRE, the # of apps will return to normal levels i guess; but for those optional, likely same as last year.  I also think the cohort size likely come back to normal for many schools. good news for us.
But some reapplying this year and more apps per person can add stress.