[2021 Application Thread]

10 minutes ago, bakeseal said:

Just got waitlisted at Berkelely. Having very mixed feelings about this. Berkelely was my top choice, and I'm certainly glad they didn't reject me outright, but It's still upsetting news to receive, especially since I am currently stuck in mandatory quarantine and away from all of my friends and family. 

I am still waiting to hear back from four other schools, but I was wondering when it's appropriate to reach out to the faculty members I spoke with at Berkeley for more info on the waitlist (ranked? by field? # of people? can I even ask these question?) and on the program (funding info, etc in case I do get off the waitlist and have to make a decision?). Advice is always appreciated, and I hope everyone else is staying safe and sane! 

I absolutely understand how you feel! I was waitlisted at Harvard last week. It’s a difficult position to be in because it means your application is very strong but covid has impacted how many students they can accept. I asked about the waitlist in a very polite and friendly email and emphasised that I understand that it may be privileged information. They got back to me straightaway and said they can’t tell me anything but at least I sent the email and asked to put my mind at ease. 
 

good luck for the other schools! 

[2021 Application Thread]

Hey guys 

has anyone else applied to Princeton? Just realised no one has mentioned it on here unless I overlooked the post. 
 

I thought maybe Yale would come out this week but I saw someone got an interview last week so maybe not? 
 

Good luck everyone and remember that no matter how many times you refresh your emails, it won’t make the email come faster...

[2021 Application Thread]

15 hours ago, cheshire said:

So it seems from the result search, Harvard has started emailing rejection and wait listed mails. I thought they responded in March but now I am getting all anxious. Anyone here who received any communication from Harvard?

 

Hi! That was me with the waitlist. I realised the email wasn’t from an administrator but rather the DGS. The email said that only 6 people were offered a spot and congratulated me on the waitlist spot...not sure how I feel about it. I’ve also applied to Oxbridge. I have a spot at Cambridge but yet to hear about funding. I have a feeling Yale Princeton and Harvard will release results next week...

[2021 Application Thread]

Do you guys think people will be more or less inclined to apply to PhD programs this year? I feel like not a lot of people have been posting on here in comparison to previous years. Also, I wonder if lots of programs cancelling admissions means people will hold off and wait for next year...