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HatedByTheRegulars

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  1. If you call explaining my beliefs and stances "huffy," I think that's quite unfortunate. Oh, and for the record: When I said people were "ganging up on me," it was in response to someone who said that I was using red font because I wanted to "match the school colors of Cornell" (or something along those lines)...Look at your statement, even: You say "when our answers," which to me signifies there is an "us against one" mentality going on here....
  2. I agree!!! LOLLLLLLL I'm here in the library cracking up!
  3. True. I can understand that... I just don't understand why everyone (not you...but others in this topic) expects me to be an expert at this...This is my first go-round....LOL
  4. Oh, I see....So everyone thinks it's fun to gang up on the "over the top" guy......That's quite "grown up" of all of you.....
  5. ....Why do colors make people nervous?......I just joined this site on Feb. 24, so forgive me for not knowing the "forum decorum..."
  6. There is nothing "gaudy" about wearing an institutional lapel pin....I swear, you'd think I said "I'm going to wear a gold herringbone necklace and 5 golden rings" from the way some of you are reacting.... I'm just worried about making a good first impression, is all. This is my "first rodeo," so forgive me for not being an "expert."
  7. Wow...Everyone is really getting all bent out of shape because I want to look professional? This is really something....LOL....
  8. ...I'm not sure why people are getting "rubbed the wrong way..." All I did was state my opinion...LOL. I've changed my "display name" in their honor...LOL Perhaps people think I'm a "troll," but I'm really not...LOL....
  9. Why are you asking me to "Chill Out?" I'm simply responding to people who were kind enough to provide me with feedback.... Looks like the regulars on "gradcafe" don't like me...and that's cool....
  10. Wow...Was really voting down all of my responses necessary? It doesn't appear that I'm the one who needs to "Chill Out."
  11. Hey...So I'm wondering...Why the vote downs?....I take it those of you who disapprove of what I posted think my clothing preferences are a bit too "formal?" An explanation sure would be nice...LOL....I don't know...I just really believe in making a great first impression...every detail is important...that's just my belief....
  12. When I visit the institutions I was accepted to, I plan on wearing their school colors. I think doing this will show a great amount of respect, reverence, and admiration for (1) the faculty, and (2) the institution. I have purchased lapel pins from the schools I was accepted to (I bought these online), and I plan on incorporating them into the ensembles I've selected to wear...I am an early 20s male. I plan on wearing (1) blazer, (2) slacks, (3) button down shirt, (4) tie. I like this topic.... :-) For "less formal events," I plan on wearing a (1) polo shirt (in one of the institutional colors), (2) slacks.
  13. I went and searched the results page to determine the nature of acceptance notifications thus far. In two instances, the applicants were personally contacted (The Higher Ed. PhD Folks). One person was notified (1) via phone, while the other was notified (2) via email from POI. In one instance the applicant was notified (1) via email (the Ed. Policy PhD person); the nature of the email is not specified. In the case of the Higher Ed. PhD folks, neither cites receiving an email from the automated system...
  14. Hello, "VAPHD." I also applied to Curry. Like you, I am anxiously awaiting the decision. As a matter of fact, I checked my application status moments ago....I'm not sure why it's taking them so freaking long....I imagine we should hear this week, though...since Spring Break is a week from today (I hope, at least)..... GO CAVALIERS!!! :-)
  15. Same thing happened to me. I applied to the school which U.S. News and World Report says is the top in my field (and my top POI is on faculty there...so are the POIs in 2nd and 3rd place...LOL)....I never thought in a MILLION YEARS that they would say "It is my pleasure to inform you...that you have been recommended to the graduate school for admittance to the program..." LOL!!! Yet, that's exactly what happened. The only thing now is: FUNDING. The big seven-letter-"F"-word....LOL I applied to other schools in the top 20 in my field (according to U.S. News and World Report), and so far 3 have rejected me...Doctoral admissions are so strange....In my case, the number 1 school says "hop on aboard," and schools ranked lower say "no thank you..." After thinking about my results so far (1 acceptance, 3 rejections), I'm convinced PhD adcomms truly believe "best fit" is paramount.
  16. OMG!!! I am SO GLAD my best friend told me about this website! I feel the EXACT SAME WAY....I love your phrase, "pessimistic realism," because it serves as an adequate description of my disposition concerning my prospects of getting into certain programs. I don't exactly have a "Plan B." My "Plan B" is to send out job applications (which, in all honesty, is probably "Plan B" for most people...LOL)....
  17. I haven't really been able to find a whole lot. I did a dry google search, and found a couple of sources...but beyond that, nothing. I'm hoping to gain more insight when I visit next month...Here is a website I found by doing a dry google search: STATE COLLEGE APARTMENTS
  18. I agree with this posting. I received two rejections before getting my first acceptance...AND I GOT ACCEPTED BY THE TOP SCHOOL IN MY FIELD (according to US News and World Report), so go figure...LOL....I'm still waiting to hear back from 3 other schools, and I wouldn't feel bad if they say "NO," because the TOP SCHOOL said a BIG. FAT. YESSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!! LOL :-)
  19. I CAN COMPLETELY RELATE TO THIS POST....When you look at where you are and think about where your are getting ready to go, you understand the sheer awesomeness of the opportunity....
  20. A moment I will NEVER FORGET... I had been studying in the library, and got home around 1am on February 1, 2011. I went to check my mailbox. I saw a letter in there...I assumed it was a rejection letter (by this time, I had heard from two other programs, and both had rejected me), because it was so thin. I'm working on my third degree now...each acceptance letter from those programs was a part of a PACKET...so I thought "surely this flimsy envelope contains a rejection letter..." I took a deep breath (preparing for the worst), walked into my apartment, and opened the letter from Penn State (dated January 25th), which said (in part): "It is my pleasure to inform you that your application for admission into the...PhD program...has been reviewed and you have been recommended to the Graduate School for admittance to the program. You can expect to receive a letter of confirmation from the Dean of the Graduate School within the next few weeks...." Initially, I couldn't read anything past that first paragraph. I completely broke down. I cried for almost 10 minutes. I then pulled myself together enough to get back in my car and drive back to campus to tell my friends who were studying in the library what happened. I then called my best friend (who's a 2nd year doc student) and told him the news, I called my other best friend (but he didn't answer...he was asleep). I created a facebook status that night...and I called my mom the next morning. As a "Thank You Note" to my recommenders, I scanned the acceptance letter, and sent them emails with a copy of the letter attached. I received a letter from the graduate school later, which said (in part): "Congratulations! We are pleased to grant you formal admission to the Graduate School at The Pennsylvania State University. You can take great pride in your admission as it reflects not only your past academic achievements but also your potential as a scholar and professional..."
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