cokohlik
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My dream program sent out an acceptance today
cokohlik replied to cokohlik's topic in Waiting it Out
Tell me about it! Are you normally a patient person? I am, believe it or not, but this whole waiting process keeps getting the better of me even if I try to tell myself not to be so anxious. -
Maybe more than one since not everyone is on GC. The DGS at this program (UDel) is also my (dream) POI at my dream program. Decision via phone (edit: according to the survey page all acceptances for this program are by phone.) I noticed that in previous years decisions weren't given all on the same day, but naturally in my vulnerable state my first thought is "Oh God, I'm going to be rejected. That's why he hasn't called." Normal? Not normal? I'm all panicky and I just want to be optimistic and happy and hopeful but ... I feel like I'll be anxious forever. And that I'll never get that call...
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Yay!!!!
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Thank you! Man, I miss Canada. (I grew up there! )
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That sounds awesome! That will be fun! I'd love to meet some of the people I've emailed, if they were going. I wonder if CAA will have a bar. One of my TAs once told me that he went to a conference (religious studies) when he was applying to graduate school, for the purpose of meeting with POIs. Well, most of everyone was drunk or close to it and he said it made for interesting first impressions on both ends. Too funny. I'd like to think of CAA as one big lively lecture course with bits and pieces of a seminar course ... but we'll see. I imagine it'll be pretty lively. I can't wait!
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Actually, I it was a mixup on my part (even though my POI told me the email I received today would be "good news" which of course I interpreted as acceptance). I was notified today that I've been shortlisted. The program does (according to the website) provide some form funding to its students. I'm a little bummed about the shortlist and even moreso that I jumped the gun, but at the same time grateful because I know that this program really wants me there. We'll see what happens. I'm fairly certain I'll get in, but I'm trying not to think about it just in case. I'll tell ya, I can't wait to start hearing back from these bazillion PhD programs. Geez louise. I see you got into two programs. Did one of them offer you funding even if it isn't your top choice? I'm glad you got into one of your top choices! That in itself is awesome and I think you should get some caramel or other sweet tasty syrup in that tall drink
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I'm right there with you!
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Thank you so much newms!! I am interested in the program. It's a strong program with decent library resources and what I assume will be decent funding based on the website. I also know and like the campus and the university system. I'll give it my best shot. The trickiest part will be answering any questions pertaining to my future plans without making it seem like I don't want to go there (because I do!) I'll post an update here after the interview letting you know how it went I've spoken to her in the past and she's really nice. I'm so curious to know if it'll be just us talking.
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Tell me about it...
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Also: I just got an email from Northwestern, so... they sent me my rejection THREE. TIMES. Wtf?
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Hey guys! I just and I'd appreciate any advice/comments about how to navigate the murky waters of "I applied to this MA program but my real hope lies in the 11 PhD programs I also applied to." My POI knows this, but I don't know if she remembers. Shortlisted w/ interview on Sunday. Thanks!
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So... not an acceptance. I'm on the shortlist and my POI wants to set up a time to speak to me. Funny thing is, we already spoke. I guess more people will be on the call? I dunno, it's going to be over the weekend. Slightly bummed that it isn't a solid acceptance.
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Thank you!!!! Still no official email yet, but it's "only" 9:30 here in California. I'd really like to think East Coast schools will be starting to email out today since it's 12:30pm there... heh, heh.
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What you think the adcoms are saying about your application
cokohlik replied to DeWinter's topic in Waiting it Out
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Your story is so inspiring! I love it! I too did poorly on the GRE - three times, even after taking a course. I've been rejected from one PhD program this far but still have 10 to hear back from, so I hope I can have a similar success story! Thanks for sharing
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I've decided that I'm going to celebrate my acceptances with latte sizes. A tall means that I got into an MA program unfunded. A grande means that I got into an MA program, funded. A venti quad shot means that I got into a fully funded PhD program. And a trenta (for cold drinks) means that I got into my dream school fully funded! Today, I am drinking a tall latte because I got accepted to an MA program, with funding info forthcoming (I'm guessing there - all I really know is the official letter will come today.) I'm hoping to be drinking a trenta soon. Gross, but the massive amount of caffeine will match the massive amount of pure joy I will have if I get in.
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Haha! I guess I'll find out tomorrow. She said that's when "the email" will come, so... I guess I still should be nervous because if there's no funding in that email (if it's an acceptance), then an acceptance sans funding is a rejection in my book since I can't afford to go without funding. Hurry up, tomorrow! I'm starting to get nervousssssss.
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Oh wait, I guess "good news" can also be a wait list... Nahhh...
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I'M IN!! "Just so you know, it's going to be good news." I feel like I'm dreaming... Hehehehe! I'm still waiting to hear back from PhD programs, but man this is a great end to what was a really, really crappy day.
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Squeee!! ! Thank you! I'm glued to my monitor... except now my POI is probably at dinner or sleeping because that's what has to happen with suspense - it has to be prolonged for as long as possible.
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I just received an email from my POI at one of the Master's programs I applied to asking if I received an email from their online system this afternoon and to please let her know. It just so happens that I didn't receive an email from their online system, ... but ... I'm guessing that the personal email means good news? Pretty darn excited to see what her reply will be. I replied 10 minutes after she sent the email (thank you, AT&T 3G) and am now waiting patiently. Edit to say that I checked my application status after receiving her email and it remained unchanged. Weird? I also hope this email is a good sign for the rest of the programs I applied to. See, programs, if you email me I will email you right back!
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This made me laugh out loud. I love it!!!! Ahaha! I saved it so I can keep going back to chuckle silently to myself. Made my day.
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I second the curiosity! Also, if you don't mind sharing, what is your field?
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Oh! Yep. I knew there was a reason I didn't apply to AU. Hah. I'm getting forgetful in my "old" age [that's been brought on by waiting *cough*adcoms*cough*].
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Nope! I'm Renaissance through Baroque but I too dabble in Neoclassicism, Romanticism, Impressionism and post-Impressionism... heheh
