[2020-2021 Application Thread]

39 minutes ago, hannahbananapie said:

Would you mind sharing who the email was from and if your Uchicago portal has updated?

The email was signed by the Interim Director of CIR, Michael Albertus, and is mainly about a virtual session of the CIR program.

The Uchicago portal does not reflect the admissions to the MA, only creates a referral form. 

[2020-2021 Application Thread]

Congratulations to all who received an offer today! It’s a game with best schools lately and I’m sure you got into fit programs!
can I ask if there’ s any info from the department regarding when will all the admission results be out? 
Thank you! 

[2020-2021 Application Thread]

Thank you everyone who is sending out positive energy - it is much needed. 

I also claim rejections from Duke and Stanford. I think it is time to admit this cycle is over for me. Realistically speaking, I do have other backup plans, and I went into this cycle knowing that it's not likely I'll get anything. Yet, that slightest hope kept me day-dreaming, and I dare to admit that I am frustrated about it. 

Best of luck to everyone still waiting for admission results.

And for myself: Stay strong, don't be caught up with an obsession, and be open to life. 

[2020-2021 Application Thread]

A likely tough week ahead friends, good luck to everyone!

Life and the present is always more important  

[2020-2021 Application Thread]

1 hour ago, Indeed said:

hope Stanford and MIT will release their results soon too.

and even accounting for this year's off-the-schedule admissions timeline, MIT results should be out soon...

But, I'd still take 5 rejections over another week of coming-but-not-coming admission results.

(Editing to make it more positive: hang in there friends! Remember, 20 standard drinks per week before it's alcoholism (European standards, obviously :)))

[What is the average number of PhD programs people apply to?]

Haha I read it wrong, sorry. Not caffeinated.

Oxbridge + LSE.

[What is the average number of PhD programs people apply to?]

Just now, icemanyeo said:

if you don't mind sharing, which UK MPhils did you apply to this cycle?

HKS and GSPP. 

This is not intentional. I washalf-way applying to match and safe MPP programs when something in life happened and I missed all the deadlines and yadiyadiyada. 

[What is the average number of PhD programs people apply to?]

I applied to reach/impossible schools only in this climate, bravery (read stupidity). 

I applied to 6 US PhDs, 2 US MPPs, 3 UK MPhils, and am looking for a job.

I question my choices lol...