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  1. CateFace
    I think there are a lot of us waiting to see (either in our inbox or on the results) invites for the open house go out. I've seen several posters talking about preliminary interviews so far though.
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    I get the impression that dropping the GRE wasn't the result of the pandemic alone - but also an attempt to create equal opportunities for students to apply to programs that may be facing additional barriers as a result of this requirement. So, I suppose it depends on what the schools' stance is and their reasoning for dropping it. I want to say it won't be back for all schools, but probably some. (not helpful, I know...)
  3. CateFace
    Congrats!!
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    I would be in!
  5. CateFace
    Thanks for sharing! I've been stalking the boards for info on Calgary, so it sounds like their initial screening and forwarding applications to PI's is nearing completion, which is nice to have an idea of where they are at. I hope your interview goes well and you click with the PI!
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    Congrats!!
  7. CateFace
    you are too sweet, thank you. I genuinely hope the same for you. I love love love sharing the exciting news in here - I think we're all so deserving and have worked so hard! I think you are right too, it doesn't matter when it happens, just doing it is a huge deal. We all need like a group coffee and chocolate!
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    I too am finishing my undergrad, and feel similar. I'm trying to remind myself I've done everything I can to be as strong as I can and that if that isn't enough then I know I need to take the next year getting prepared. I'm not sure if its a idea/thing that admissions committees hold/do or if it is the PIs that are more reluctant to take on students fresh from their undergrad - and so we just have to wait to see. I understand the dread you are feeling though, I'm right there with you. Mostly, I just have so much regret starting my education so so late in life and have visions of being mid40s before I can work.
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    I have a plan to work as a volunteer in the lab I hope to work in as a student that I'm currently attached to - so I'll be able to strengthen my CV with whatever comes out of that. But I'm really hoping that I can count that work towards my masters. I realize that students coming straight out of undergrad aren't typically accepted...but I'm also 32, a year, 2 year, 3 year delay does start to add up. I mean nothing I can do about it but continue to re-apply - time marches on anyways - but it is something that is in my mind too.
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    I am squirrely today. I'm going to need to force myself to not keep checking by just removing my phone for a while. Holy moly, this process is hard!
  11. CateFace
    OK, so it is starting to get to me this week. Good luck everyone, happy Monday/inbox refreshing!
  12. CateFace
    I have certainly had a few moments this last week of anxiety and frequent checking the portal and here. I really thought, based on previous years results pages, that I'd hear from at least one of the two programs I applied to last week - but covid times, world on fire with one crisis after another, a huge amount of applications - it all makes sense that things may take longer. I feel oddly at peace with it this weekend. I have no explanation for it, and I'm sure I'll resume the frequent checking and trying to reassure myself come tomorrow but for today I'm like, it is what it is. I have a solid plan of what I'll do in the next year in the event I am unsuccessful. As much as it pains me to think like that and I'll likely be pretty devastated - I do know what I plan to do to make myself the best candidate I can be for the following year. (Also, I may need a reminder of this in the event it does happen!) Today though, I don't know...I'm building some ikea bookcases and maybe its the false sense of control and productivity from watching them come together and my study area get a little more organized - but I'm far less anxious today!
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    Holy moly! Way to go!! Huge congrats, I can't wait to see what you decide in the end!
  14. CateFace
    I keep checking the portal for a rejection notice, likely not the best approach. Each email ding from my phone makes my heart leap - I’m sure we are all feeling this way. What a rollercoaster!
  15. CateFace
    Ah congrats!! I love seeing these notices, you must be thrilled !
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    ok I'm chalking this up to my own powerful dissonance on this! I check the status all the time too, I'm fairly sure I'd receive an email for an interview or open house thing long before an admission, but alas the brain is powerful in convincing myself of whatever narrative fits what I'm hoping for!
  17. CateFace
    I may just be desperate for communication. Yesterday I reached out to an applicant from a previous year asking if there was a section for emails or letters to come through for acceptance or rejection because I had no idea where in the portal that would go, but this really may be an oblivious moment for me and I am just that hopeful for some kind of correspondence lol!
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    Also, what a poster earlier in the thread said, that the official transcript isn't needed yet so it is ok. Other question to Calgary applicants, did a "notices" section appear on your home dashboard today? I swear it was not there yesterday...I applied to two programs at Calgary though, could very well be getting a rejection letter in there for one of them soon or it means absolutely nothing, or I was just oblivious to it before.
  19. CateFace
    No, this went away roughly a week after I requested my institution send them a copy of my transcript. Can you email the email listed and confirm? Due to shipping issues with COVID, I'd imagine they are far more flexible on this than previous years.
  20. CateFace
    So a “notices” section has appeared in my portal this morning (although there are no notices in it), that I’m pretty sure is new as I refresh it a lot and was wondering only yesterday where in the portal any communication would be found...which is unsettling a bit as without an interview this may be where I find rejections too. Regardless, this is an exciting step! Maybe there will be some communication soon!
  21. CateFace
    Holy moly that is intimidating! With that length I'd have to assume its a group interview with the faculty and likely other applicants too?? Good luck, and congrats!!
  22. CateFace
    This week is a long one. I keep expecting to see something - if not in my inbox, reported on the results page - for the program I applied to based on previous years results. Of course this year is a total guess though with all of the incredible variables in the mix with increased application, pandemic, the world on fire...so I think the time they make contact is anyone's guess. Still, I'm finding I need to forcefully keep myself away from the refresh.
  23. CateFace
    You sound intimidating to me! I think you are a very competitive and impressive candidate! They do not expect you to be an expert in the field that is your end-goal, that is why you are going to continue learning. But you also demonstrate some incredible abilities to participate in a research-based learning opportunity!
  24. CateFace
    Exciting day seeing more Canadian universities posting on the results page! Nothing from the programs I applied to yet, but I'm refreshing a lot despite trying not to! Congrats to all that have been contacted so far and good luck at your interviews!
  25. CateFace
    I think a mass group interview may not work out - or open house style meet and greet, instead I'm assuming zoom interviews will take place. I could be wrong though, maybe a mass zoom call/open house to talk about their programs and their plans will still happen?
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