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Acceptance Freakout Thread
Two Espressos replied to asleepawake's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
I'm not sure. There are definitely deleted scenes, an interview with Wiseau, behind-the-scenes footage, etc. The DVD is worth it for the multitudinous spelling/grammar errors alone: iconic scenes are just that much better when they're listed as, e.g., "You're tearing me a part Lisa!" -
Acceptance Freakout Thread
Two Espressos replied to asleepawake's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
*cough* I own the DVD *cough* -
Your Scholar or Theorist Mt. Rushmore
Two Espressos replied to rosales's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
Hm, reminds me of a former professor... -
Acceptance Freakout Thread
Two Espressos replied to asleepawake's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
YOUR LIFE IS NOW COMPLETE "If you think I'm tired today, wait until you see me tomorrow!" "Lisa looks so hawt tonight!" "I'm not pregnant: I made it up to make things more interesting!" -
Your Scholar or Theorist Mt. Rushmore
Two Espressos replied to rosales's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
This is one of the funniest posts I've read on here. -
Acceptance Freakout Thread
Two Espressos replied to asleepawake's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
"I got the results of the test back: I definitely have breast cancer." I'm really glad so many people on here have seen this movie. -
Program Specific Questions - Fall 2013
Two Espressos replied to bfat's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
I surely hope they only change the status for a rejection, haha. I'd like to believe we all still have a chance. -
Program Specific Questions - Fall 2013
Two Espressos replied to bfat's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
Oh okay. I sent in everything before the deadline, but it still says "not reviewed." Here's to hoping that both of our apps are okay and have been reviewed by the admissions committee! -
Program Specific Questions - Fall 2013
Two Espressos replied to bfat's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
What about your application status: does it read "under review" or something similar, or does it say "not yet reviewed" like mine? -
Acceptance Freakout Thread
Two Espressos replied to asleepawake's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
The regular admits to UB would be given TAships though I think. So it's still funded, unless I'm wrong about this? -
Program Specific Questions - Fall 2013
Two Espressos replied to bfat's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
Care to elaborate here? I'm very concerned about my Buffalo status as well, though maybe for a different reason? Basically, my UB status site says that everything was received (long ago, of course), including my LORs, but then there's a line that reads "letters of recommendation" and is listed as not received. And my status has never changed from being "not reviewed." Didn't rems say awhile ago that her status changed to "under review" or something? With bluecheese's Buffalo acceptance, should I be worried about this, or am I overreacting? Do you have a similar concern, girlwhowearsglasses, or is it something different? -
Comparative Literature, 2013
Two Espressos replied to vvvooommm's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
There's definitely some leeway with what I said above. I just wanted to counteract the idea that I've sometimes seen around here that one should apply to as many programs as possible. That kind of myopic indiscretion seems extremely unwise for those who actually want a chance at an academic career after their Ph.D., as you state. Okay, but besides the borderline appeal to authority here, do you disagree with what I've written? Sorry for hijacking your thread, Comp Lit people. I'll leave you alone now. *disappears* -
Comparative Literature, 2013
Two Espressos replied to vvvooommm's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
I'm not sure you received sound advice. What does mass-application dumping--in vvvooommm's parlance-- really add besides time and stress? At that point, it looks less like genuine interest and more like desperation. If applicant A has a shitty application and applies to 20+ schools, and applicant B has a great application but only applies to 6 schools, who is more likely to get in? I'd say applicant B. And I don't see why someone with a strong application would bother applying to dozens of places: I highly doubt this hypothetical person really fits in and likes all of those programs. -
Comparative Literature, 2013
Two Espressos replied to vvvooommm's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
It certainly isn't necessary to apply to 20+ programs; I actually find the idea ludicrous. I wonder: why is this person applying to so many goddamn programs? I think 6-10 programs is a realistic and sensible range. -
Acceptance Freakout Thread
Two Espressos replied to asleepawake's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
Wow, awesome! Buffalo's one of my top choices, despite all the psychoanalysis. This is my bet as well. I didn't really expect to hear anything until next week (and haven't). -
"Dear brilliant students: Please consider not doing a PhD."
Two Espressos replied to Krypton's topic in The Lobby
Most of what's written in that post is exceedingly obvious to anyone serious about pursuing a Ph.D., so it's curious that the piece is written like it's saying something revelatory. -
Very true. Not sure I'm cool with that description though...
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Alea Iacta Est
Two Espressos replied to sadthatthisdefinesmylife's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
I freaked out a little bit when I read about the GRE threshold at Buffalo. My total score puts me over that limit, but just barely. Now I wonder if my GRE scores are too weak for fellowship nomination at more "elite" programs that expect higher numbers. Probably... You're too kind. Really though, my SOP and writing sample are pretty bad. I don't think I was specific enough on the former, and I feel like the thesis of the latter, while somewhat interesting and provocative, could be torn to shreds rather easily. I wrote the paper under really intense deadlines, so I'm somewhat proud of it, but I wish I had an extra week or two to polish it. -
Yeah, what's with English departments and politics? My university (strictly an undergraduate school, sorry for hijacking the thread) had multiple lawsuits coming out of the English department last spring. Those were...interesting times.
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Alea Iacta Est
Two Espressos replied to sadthatthisdefinesmylife's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
Absolutely. I wish my SOP and writing sample weren't shitty. My GRE scores aren't terrible, so I'll pretend that they don't bother me. Ditto for my GPA. -
Acceptance Freakout Thread
Two Espressos replied to asleepawake's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
Yeah, the weather is pretty brutal here too. Sub-zero temps aren't all that common, but we've had them the past few days. -
Acceptance Freakout Thread
Two Espressos replied to asleepawake's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
It won't be long for some places. Judging from previous years, NYU and Northwestern will probably start notifying by next week or so... -
Acceptance Freakout Thread
Two Espressos replied to asleepawake's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
Yep, pretty much.