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It's really funny you should mention checking your spelling carefully in the post. I wanted to type "misspelling," but for the life of me I couldn't remember whether it had one "s" or two, so I decided to change my wording to avoid it!

I'll play devil's advocate and say that maybe these people are posting just after receiving acceptances or rejections. I'd spell things wrong, too, if I was a. really excited, or b. really upset.

Exactly. I had a professor in undergrad whom everyone despised (well, the lazy ones), but I loved because he pushed me and I had to work hard. But that's just me. I was trying to look for professor ratings just for graduate students, but I couldn't really find anything.

Wow, that's kind of disappointing to hear. I'm not visiting until/if I get accepted. Although, I've talked to the head of the department, my specific professor, and the secretary and they (esp. the secretary) all seemed very helpful and kind. I'm sorry you had that experience though. I wonder why that professor refused to meet with you. That's ridiculous. I went on "rate my professor," which I know isn't completely accurate, but most of the history people got bad ratings except for the one I want to work with... so who knows.

Oh, I know. I didn't think you meant last choice. And as for the Chapel Hill thing, it must have something to do with the south and the midwest, because Iowa is going to be in March as well! So I guess we'll all just hang in there together!

It's actually my first choice school. But it'll be a while before I hear from them. At least a month I think.

That is my absolute worst fear of all time. Getting rejected across the board. My situation is a little different than others'. I am legally blind and live in a community without public transportation so.... another year of being with my parents, with no job, and no way to get around by myself. I actually cried last night at just the prospect of waiting another year.

I haven't noticed anyone else applying to 4 out of the 5 schools I've applied to either. Not really surprised, except for Delaware. Many psych people have heard back from them, but all the history people from last year didn't find out until March. The deadline was Dec. 1st. Does it seriously take three to four months for them to decide whether to accept/reject you? I mean GEESH. They should put me on one of those boards. I'd expedite the whole process. Get some things done!

Nope, mine still says "evaluation" as well. I'm calling it the evil E word! I haven't heard anything yet, though, so I couldn't tell you whether it will change when you've been accepted or not.

My department is technically Women's History, so I'm sure you're right that I shouldn't panic. I've been on edge all day, but I'll try to calm down. I keep reminding myself that one friend got in to his grad school in May... not that I want that to happen to me, but at least I know the range for acceptances is broad. I've been stalking the results page and every time it comes up, I see that "full funding for 5 years" and go, "Man, so lucky!" Congratulations though, that is an awesome deal!!

My stomach is in major knots and I feel sick!!! I hate this waiting, and knowing that others are being accepted into my program is just agonizing! I don't think I can possibly check "Application Status" or my email more times a minute than I have been! But the day is over so I guess I'll start again on Monday....

I hope you're right. I saw on here that one person was admitted in late March, but most were early Feb. So, although I may not be doomed, it just means more waiting and not knowing. I do agree with you about the camaraderie though. It is nice to know that others are going through the same thing as you.

I'm currently having a serious freak out session because people are being admitted to OSU today and I haven't heard anything!!! I'm giving myself until Tuesday before I give up and realize that I've been rejected! I love thegradcafe but at the same time, I think it's making me crazier!

I hope so. I guess I'll find out!

That's the truth! Do you think that the newness/smallness (relatively I suppose) of our field is a good thing as far as admissions or a bad thing? I guess what I mean is do you think that it helps that not many people want to study what we do, or does it hurt our chances?

ha! Well, I'm proven wrong then! And it's interesting. I'm not applying to any of the schools that you are. It's Iowa, OSU, and Delaware for me as far as disability history. I applied to two others for museum studies as kind of a back-up. I looked at Temple and UC Santa Barbara but California would be on the other side of the country for me and Philly is a bit scary... but we'll see. Good luck!

My field is a little limited (Disability history), so I only applied to 5. I'm not really regretting not applying anywhere else because the other few that had disability programs focused on rehab, not history, so I did what I could with a new program. It is killer waiting though. My worst fear is not getting in anywhere. I don't know what I'd do...

Hi there! I kind of doubt I'll get a reply to this, but I might as well give it a shot. Is anyone else applying for programs in the history of disability? And if so, where and have you heard from them yet?