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So, when do students normally make their decisions by? Do they wait until the last minute (4/15), or should most roll in relatively soon? I would hope that if people know they are absolutely not going to attend an university — they decline the offer and soon. I did that last week for a school where the stipend was low, and I knew I was not going to attend because I was accepted elsewhere, and I valued the latter university much more.

That is indeed, “awesome.” You’re the person that was getting into all those great schools with the 2.9 on the results page. I’m proud of you! I’m glad you didn’t give up, and you’re a testament to what can happen when you don’t listen to people — even when they tell you no. Congrats on your acceptances again!

Cycle is definitely winding down. There’s only a few schools I haven’t heard from and they’re places I don’t expect to get in at (e.g., Cornell). I received HELLA rejections, a couple acceptances, and a waitlist. I’ve been fortunate overall. If you haven’t gotten in anywhere — don’t despair too heartily. There’s still a chance you get in somewhere this cycle. I was told by schools like Washington (Seattle) that they will most likely dip back in to their applicant pool, which is why they haven’t sent out rejections, yet. Even if you don’t get in this cycle… keep going. Do what you can that’s feasible to bolster your profile for next cycle. A lot of people are second or third time applicants. Hell, I’m a second time applicant. It’s a brutal process that has a way of making you feel utterly inadequate, but it is ultimately one that I will see you on the other side of.

I wonder what’s going on with Yale? I applied to the joint African-American studies/sociology PhD program, but I didn’t receive an interview. However, I didn’t receive a rejection (that appears as if they went out today) either. Maybe mines is just delayed a bit? Don’t give me hope, Yale.

Got these response from Colorado and Northwestern. Colorado: Thanks for reaching out! We are hoping to send out decision letters by the end of this week or the beginning of next week. Take care- ——- Northwestern: Thanks for your email. We expect admissions decisions to be issued this week, so you should be hearing from us within the next few days. Best,

Yeah, looks like I will have to let the Michigan dream wither and die. I did my best, and I can live with that. Good night sweet, prince.

What do the recent placements look between the schools? Are they comparable? I’d start there. If so, is there one place you’d prefer to live over the other, or a specific POI you believe that would act as a good mentor?

There was three interviews posted last week from Yale. I didn’t hear anything, so I’m taking it as a L. Lol

That legit sounds awesome. Mine is a research proposal I wrote in grad school about what pandemic/Covid-19 would/will denote for underserved communities with regard to meaning, and juxtaposed it to the polio epidemic of the 50’s. I used data from the census demographic data from years of yore and modernity, the GSS, STATA, archived newspapers, Riesman’s, “The Lonely Crowd” since it’s almost solely devoted to the changing ethos of the 50’s, Reddit (Hermain Cain award), etc. I proposed a phenomenological study. I honestly tried to used every thing I know how to do in via a mixed methodologies approach. I hope they like it. Lol

Nice. What was your writing sample about?

Oh, the odds are not good, but may they be in our favor. *clinks glasses together*

Social inequality, race, and stratification. Yourself?

Got my first acceptance. It’s quite the relief. Now, I’m not feeling like I’m going into my interview with an all or nothing game seven energy lingering over me. With that being said, pleaseeeee Michigan. Pleassseeeee. I’ve been trying to go to UM for 11 years. Lol

I admire the dedication. That’s awesome!

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