waiting123

I've been accepted to a school I really like, but I'm still waiting to hear back from 4 more schools. If I get accepted I want to go out and visit so I can be sure I'm making the right decision. As the days go by I find myself worrying that even if I do get accepted I won't be able to go see the schools. Is it appropriate to email asking when a decision will be made? What should I say in the email?

At this point would it be considered inappropriate to call/email the department and ask when decisions will be made?

A master's can be beneficial with so many budget cuts occurring. If you've already done a thesis the PhD program won't need to fund you for as long as students without one. This can be an attractive option for admissions committees.

If the person that was accepted to University of Arizona could pm me their POI that would be greatly appreciated! Thanks so much!

Cry and hide in a cave

At this point I think I'd rather know of a few of my rejections instead having false hopes for the next month!

Probably go into the master's of public health program at my undergrad. I could still apply for a psych or FSHD PhD after that... (If I still want to that is)

How long ago were your applications due? I've only heard from one school so I'm getting pretty nervous/annoyed/tired of waiting. Did your POIs seem upset that your weren't just waiting for the official rejection?

Ugh the nightmares started last night. First was one in which I had been accepted to my top choice, but then I woke up and was very disappointed. I then had another dream where I was in a group interview. I needed to perform a monologue and didn't have one prepared. It was awful...

Just to give a warning (I live in Tucson), it's only 40 degrees outside right now. It is supposed to start warming up this weekend though so hopefully it will be warmer for your interview. Oh and UA is definitely a smoker's campus. Mostly undergrads, but I wouldn't worry about it too much.

I just received an invitation for an interview this morning. This has been the only movement from any of my schools so now I'm checking everything like crazy. Why must they torture us like this?

I just got an interview for the developmental master's program at Illinois State!

I applied to 4 FSHD programs and have heard nothing so far. Hopefully we'll get an idea of what's going on in the next few weeks. I hate waiting!