clodiametelli

I did get my Yale rejection, but I'm in the same boat with Columbia I think. No interview, but no rejection even though it looks like they did send some out yesterday. I don't expect any outcome other than rejection, and I am not sure why they are not sending them all at once.

Which programs are you still waiting to hear back from? I know that I won't hear any potential acceptances until March, and the waiting has been rough so far. I'm hoping you wind up having options to choose from and get to make the decision that feels best for you.

I hear you, and am struggling with anticipated rejections right now (I know they are coming) and the anxiety that I will come up empty handed this go round. And right now, the thought of doing it again feels horrible, and I'm not sure I have it in me at the moment. But if we find ourselves in that position, that doesn't mean the end of pursuing this path. My plan right now is to give myself some grace and time to grieve/process feelings, then regroup and figure out next steps. Definitely keep reminding yourself that none of this has to do with you or your abilities. The odds are incredibly stacked against us. There are very few slots open, and many incredibly talented candidates. I am sure that you are awesome and your work is fantastic. Rejections don't change that fact. It just means the random stars didn't align this time. I can't offer much more than these words and positive energy into the universe right now, but I genuinely wish you all the best through this and am more than willing to listen if you ever need to vent. To anyone here, just PM if you want to talk.

Good to know, thank you! I appreciate all the information everyone has been sharing!

I've heard back from two for interviews, and I know that Harvard and Yale have reached out to their top choices (I didn't hear from them, so I am assuming I'm not in the running). I'm not sure about where Columbia is at in their process. I haven't received any acceptances or formal rejections yet.

Thank you for this! I’m hoping my upcoming interview includes a grad student, but I haven’t gotten too many details. I know scheduling these takes time and effort, but I do think they could be less mysterious!

For interviews, what kinds of questions are you asking the interviewing committee? Hope we are all hanging in there ok!

I haven't heard anything from Columbia myself. I keep reminding myself silence is not bad news, but the silence can still be so hard!

I’m so sorry for your loss, it’s such a deep pain to say goodbye to a beloved pet. Congratulations on the Harvard invite, and best of luck with the interview!

Just got an interview invitation from Brown! They’re my top pick, so I am still processing the good news. I think the next few weeks will be when we hear from most programs.

Congrats to you both! I didn’t apply to either of those (I’ve heard great things about both!), and still haven’t heard anything from the ones I did. Hoping to get something soon. My poor partner is hearing a lot of grumbling from me haha

Same with me. I know I *could* hear soon, so I’m telling myself it’s totally reasonable to constantly refresh my inbox and check my application statuses. I return to my teaching job tomorrow, which will keep me busy during the day at least.

Hoping we all get the news we want soon! I was feeling anxious in December, but January is bringing a new level of nerves.

Just submitted my five applications for Classical philology programs. This is my first time going for PhD programs (I have an MA from my last round of applications). I was going to apply to BU as well until they pulled the plug on that program for the year.