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  1. Thanks! This is really helpful. Especially the part says picking advisors are like 'relationships'. I feel bad about liking someone's work but not able to communicate with them. But I think you are right, it has to go both ways. And it's better for me to realize it now than later...
  2. I do agree that other than i-banking, otherwise industries could be evil too. My current PhD major was quite pure though, I doubt it could do harm to people. I've dealt with much more arrogant and impatient people in my previous jobs, I've worked a couple years like I said. But this is different, I was not unprepared, he doesn't even want to know what I came for and talked about irrelevant topics... Sometimes I think my work experience actually sets me back in tolerating such people. For me, at least you need a reason to be blunt.
  3. Last year I was just anxious waiting for my application results. Now I finally got into the dream program I always wanted to join. I was really happy at first. I've worked in i-banking for years, always feel it's against my guts and pure evil, and going back to school and do science was noble and interlectually satisfying. There are ups and downs in grad school, intense coursework and teaching, but I can bear with that. The last straw that really got me thinking was when I talked to a professor whose work I am really interested, and was potentially thinking about working with him in the future. We talked twice, both times he accused me of not prepared at all and poorly communicated with him. Every time I try to say something, he just shuts me up and continue talking. I went to see him to talking about some rec letters for outside seminar, but he ignores my request and talks about something else. And he's not alone. I've only been here less than a year, already seen a bunch of 'weird' professors that I just can't communicate with. I start to feel that academia is full of people like that. Especially people that do great work, but crush you completely every time they speak with you. Now I am panicked coz I already decided I don't like working, thot it's beneath me. But then, I am not adaptable for grad school either. Where do I put myself then... I am worried that I would find out grad school is not for me until a couple years later, so maybe I should stop and go back to do shxtty work. Dreams are just too luxurious. But then, a year ago, I tried so hard to get in...
  4. I sent an email to them at the beginning of March asking about the decision on my application, they said they plan to have a result in Mid March. After mid March, I haven't got a result and sent them an email again, being told they are expecting a result by end of March. On April 1st, I became really impatient and sent an email again, basically saying 'now what...' They say, don't worry, we would have an answer by April 15th... Anybody else frustrated with them?? They are no.1 in applied math, I am sure many people put other offers on hold because of them. I don't know what to say, but just really mad they delayed all my planned schedules... And even knowing my chance to get in is close enough to non-existent, I admit I can't resist the temptation to keep waiting... Damn it!
  5. So I got the offer from Madison math PhD program, which is really great. I really want to go but I've been seeing some negative comments on the budge cuts and the faculties leaving the department, which I believe was also due to funding problems. As far as I am concerned, faculties are a big factor of the quality of the program. So just wonder if anyone might know about their current situation? I wonder if that's a common issue in schools now. Two of my friends were canned from their PhD programs previously (from other school, also math(ish) program) due to funding issues. Got me a little panic here. Any thots on this guys? Please help.
  6. Me too. I've been insanely waiting like there is no tomorrow. At weekends, I don't go out, just sitting home reading forum topics. I want to change job, but I just can't start looking... Altho I made up my mind to start job hunting next week...Coz I am on a wl and I think ppl got offer from the school won't respond so quickly, and I can't wait until April.
  7. I wrote one of the schools I really want to attend, saying that I wouldn't mind not getting funding for the first year'. I guess it really depends on how your phrase this. You can make it sound like you really love the program, and try to say 'would it help increase my chance if I can afford the tuition myself'? Just my opinion...
  8. Sorry to hear that... But you still have a couple school let. Wish you the best!
  9. I got my wl Friday at 8 p.m. My theory is, if it's bad news, they don't want to do it in the morning, coz they might get annoying calls after sent out the results... While if they send out in the afternoon, the candidates will be more rationale the next day.
  10. Thanks! I guess we share the same feelings. I work at a bank, the stress is kiling me. Everyday I go to work, wishing my phone to ring with good news, so I can say goodbye to those suckers... Feel really depressed lately. But on the other hand, I knew it's probably just me. I should probably re-focus and let it go... Wish you the best!
  11. Oh my god, I can't believe I got so many replies... You guys are so kind, so supportive! I recently got a waitlist from my dream school... To me it's kind of a torture actually. I used to be waitlisted, from another school, really good one. But eventually I got rejected, and I found this out in mid April... I asked them the reason, they told me it was my Toefl (actually my Oral English isn't that bad at all, I've been working in US for 3 years). Then I retook it, and reapplied, only to be re-rejected this year (not even waitlisted this time). Anyways, I got a lot of positive energy from you guys. Can't say how much I appreciate this... I will update again once I got all results! Thanks guys!
  12. So sorry to hear this... THis happened to two of my friends too... Both of them are international, so they have to go back where they from. Hope you can find someone soon. But life is not just one way, maybe you will find something suit you better.
  13. I find it hard to stay neutral or as you say 'relaxed' about the result. Simply care too much to let it go... Hope everything comes out soon so that I can continue my life!!!
  14. yea, you are right. Plus it's easier to not hope too much. Coz even waitlisted, the chance is so small...
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