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Guess we’ll have to wait until next week for results. Good luck everyone !

The back to back red rejection bubbles on the results page is giving me an anxiety even tho I didn't apply to stanford. I just hate the word rejected/rejection at this point lol

Finally got the Stanford rejection email LOL. They apparently only accepted 7 people this year. Shout out to all those who were accepted. Hoping for the best for everyone else who is still waiting.

I didn't apply to CUNY but I learnt from a phd student there that they have only four spots this year. It takes some time to make final decisions as applicants are all very strong.

I'm claiming the JHU acceptance from today. I didn't interview. I got an email from POI, scheduled a time to talk with her and then during our talk she told me via phone call I was accepted. I kind of hate gradcafe because people lie on here and it breeds a lot of neuroticism, but I'd like to be as honest about my process as I can. This admissions cycle has been CRAZY HARD and out of around 9 programs (I submitted all my apps in December, even the ones that were due in January), this is the first program I'm hearing back from (in terms of an acceptance... I've had two interviews thus far). I am sincerely wishing you and everyone else all the very best during this time. Craziest admissions cycle ever.

Willing to start a support group for those rejected by Indiana or really anyone who didn't get into their top choice. It was tough to read the email but deep down I knew it was coming, the competition was too fierce for me to stand a chance this cycle. I know I'm smart and capable, and I know all of you are too so on that note I'm going to share a tweet I saw this morning on twitter that's been helping me cope (and maybe it'll help you too)
"This is a brutal doctoral admissions season. We are turning away brilliant scholars with records of inspiring work because universities are in a state of manufactured scarcity and mismanaged uncertainty. The loss is academia's which would be a far better place with these scholars" - @ananyaUCLA
Maybe we didn't get in where we wanted, but it's not a reflection of us or our potential. I needed that reminder this morning when I read that IU rejection. 
Sending out lots of abundance that we all get some closure and most of all good news soon! Feel free to reach out if you need someone to vent to or just chat!

I personally wish just ANYTHING would come to me, but I wish the rest of you good luck this week.

Agreed! I’m just hoping for something now... Here’s to another week and hang in there, everyone! 

The beginning of another long week, y'all! Hopefully this week brings some good news...though at this point, I'm just ready for ANY news. The wait is agonizing! 

I was thinking about why these schools are being so responsive and kind about our inquiries about the admissions decision timeline. I bet they get tons of inquiries a day from anxious students, so they must be annoyed! But I recently heard back from a university about a timeline, and they were incredibly gracious and patient with me. I realized that they are nice because if we are to be accepted, they don't want us to have a sour opinion of them from the get-go. It reflects really well on a department for them to be patient, and that may say something about how they treat their grad students.

On a note that's not related to graduate school, I've been listening to Alicia Keys a lot lately. I grew up with her music, but never really paid attention. Then I watched a video of her playing live with John Mayer in Times Square and I was... blown... away. 

Also, I've been using the Nintendo Switch Ringfit to exercise. It's pretty fun!

Everytime I see people say they found out via portals I panic a bit, even if I didn't apply to that program. I've been doing better at not checking the portals constantly and just casually checking email, but now I just want to log-in....
As a way to distract: Are you doing anything fun/relaxing this weekend? I'm trying out this viral feta pasta recipe I saw that looks amazing and possibly breaking out my watercolor paints.

Even if it’s a rejection I am ready to know. I’m going crazy. Best of luck to us all ?

Looks like next week will be the real deal for a lot of people. Sending good vibes to everyone reading this post.

A new day has arrived. I hope everyone gets good news!

I feel like the worst part of this waiting process is knowing you're rejected (based on the fact other ppl have received interviews and acceptances), but still holding hope until the rejection letter comes, which is not until late feb/march. I know I'm trying to stay positive even though I know i'm unofficially rejected from 3-4 programs. Its seriously the hardest thing ever. 

I also haven't heard from ND yet. From the results page it looks like two people emailed the grad coordinator and she stated that they're meeting to discuss this week, and that if we don't hear this week then it's best to assume it's a lost cause. I'm the one who asked if that person had any more to elaborate, but I think they must not be checking the forum or at least didn't post. I'm looking forward to hearing from ND though, as they are one of my stronger fits

Nice to meet you here! Did you hear back from Notre Dame? I also applied to ND but haven't got any message from them

An invite to a virtual campus visit. Meetings with current grad students and faculty arranged. The letter didn’t mention any interview will take place, but I guess there will be some informal chat to gauge interests 

Was admitted by UCLA early this week. The committee member then told me that admission was divided into batches and my application was in the last batch. So I guess that rejections are releasing soon?

According to the results page, there definitely were a few instances where people did get accepted in Feb. That is why I am keeping my hopes up.

Got my first admit today at the University of Warwick in the UK! Still waiting on a bundle of schools and to hear back about funding at Warwick, but hoping that the good news keeps coming (for me and everyone else here, too)  

Good luck in your interview!! I'm sure you'll do well - remember it's 99% confidence. Let us know how it goes

My understanding is that it's one faculty member interviewing each candidate, so just the faculty member who emailed me, it wont be a full committee 

I just received an interview email from Rutgers. Seems like they send out interview invitations at different times

Yes, incredible.
"Your application to the Sociology program was highly regarded by the faculty. You have been placed on an admission waitlist and are a candidate for that program should an opening become available. You will be notified once a final decision regarding your application has been reached. If you have questions in the meantime about your status, please contact the program to which you applied." This is what it says.