whateverneveram3n

four o'clock for me almost five on the east coast another week with no news

I think we should all sign it first. With trails of our angst-y tears...

Well, I contacted my remaining programs by email. I figure it's a more convenient method for these department coordinators that must be unbelievably busy right now. Emails they can respond to whenever it works for them, calls may be disruptive? Probably depends a lot on the disposition of the person on the other end of the phone, but that's just my thoughts. I don't think it would be worthwhile to contact anybody else at this point--you've already got your answer, right? They said they'd be sending out decisions next week. Rough timelines (that proved to be inaccurate, but anyway) were about the extent of the responses I received too; I mean, there's not a whole lot more they can tell you other than that.

haha, oh my goodness...that would not be fun. :|

wow...I didn't even put this together, but the more I think about it, the more I'm sure you guys are right. Desmond is my favorite character!! They better not've killed off the love of his life. yeah... =(

:shock: yeah, you are, girl. hold on to that awesome man. As for my SO story, it was pretty much taken care of for me last summer. I had a bf that explicitly stated he would follow me across the globe, wherever grad school took me. (This is my second year applying.) So that was kinda cool. Then I got rejected from everywhere, so it didn't matter for last year, and a few months later, the relationship ended anyway. The deal sorta was, I moved out here (to the midwest, where he was) after I was done undergrad (on the east coast, my home), so we could be together, and then he was going to move with me to wherever the next place was. But now I'm just a northeasterner expat in her own country, stuck for now in a strange land, hoping for my golden ticket outta this place. In all honesty, though, it's kind of nice being able to make decisions about where I'm moving next without having to ask anybody else what they think. I really have not liked living in the midwest, and want the next place I move to be a place I'm totally happy about. (Need...waterfront...and...hiking...and...maybe skiing...) Gotta chase down the happy before I add a man in the mix.

off to bed again will tomorrow be the day? hope to sleep tonight

thanks! me tooo...both my own good news, and hoping you get some of your own, too!

I had all four wisdom teeth taken out at once, too, when I was in high school. Here's hoping you have a speedy recovery! Plus, like you already implied, the anesthesia will at least provide a couple hours or so that you won't even be aware you're waiting on decisions. =) I remember being really nervous about having my wisdom teeth removed, but there were a few blissful seconds when the anesthesia started to kick in but hadn't totally knocked me out yet--all my nervousness washed away and I was totally relaxed. Man, I could really go for some of that right now. =/

i'm predicting to hear back from both of my "waitings". both acceptances. with funding. yep, you read that right. why so confident? because i've got nothing else going for me right now besides delusional optimism.

Hm, I'm not really sure. For me, I would ask either during or after; I would wait to reevaluate how much I want to go there, having the benefit of a visit. And I would probably only have the girl balls to inquire during my visit if I found I struck a particular rapport with a faculty member or grad coordinator person. Otherwise I'd probably want the comfortable distance of email while talking about money issues--better to have the time to word what you want to say properly.

I have not gone to any interviews or open houses (view my meager decision count below), but think you have a great opportunity here. If I were you, I would be sure to literally study the department web page, the publications of faculty you'd be interested in working with, etc. If a faculty member notices that you have really read up on the department's program--and their individual research, I think that would at least give you a positive bump. I mean, don't be a kiss-ass , but it's important to show them you are interested and motivated. It sounds like the "round robin" one-on-one meetings will be a great opportunity to express interest in/ask some good questions about the particular research groups you would be interested in joining. Hope this was somewhat useful. Good luck!

I don't think it hurts to ask if the funding offer is negotiable. Just plainly lay out your concern about the cost of living in that particular city. I think that's a very valid concern irregardless of whether you have other offers from other universities or not. I would just say that while you are very excited about the acceptance and grateful for the offer of funding, you are weighing your options carefully and are concerned about the cost of living in that city. I think inquiring about other fellowships and summer positions (or even subsidized housing?) is the best way to go. I mean, if they were able to offer you summer funding, that would be upping your offer, right? I think it sends a positive message saying, "I need more money from you guys, but am willing to work with you to figure out a compromise." Even if it's true, I would probably omit the part about "I cannot say that I will not attend their University if they don't give me more money"...just don't imply either way.

Well...at least you're getting a little sleep in there... hope you hear good news soon!

Oh man, you too? Once upon a time (my soph year of college... ), I had to choose between a physics or music major. And I have not regretted that decision--until these past few weeks. :shock: Now sometimes I daydream about "what might've been"...

hey thanks, dude! I am certainly enjoying the responses myself.

These aren't the exact same as your programs, but for whatever it's worth: heard a "no" from Columbia physics a week or so ago haven't heard anything besides "yes, we're still considering your application" from UMD (college park) applied math

You quit smoking during all this?! htf did you manage that? (Kudos!)

thanks for the positive thoughts, MDLee!

Dear Maryland and NYU-- Please hurry your slow butts up. Thanks, --the freaking out, waiting masses I'm even more glued to my email today than I usually am. No word yet...I keep jumping at each new email--then it turns out to just be a coupon from Best Buy or something lame like that.

bahaha. I agree!

hahaha. This literally just made me laugh out loud. Thank you!

It's easier than you think. (This is my second year applying.) You're ridiculously depressed, but also very happy it's just finally over. However, I do understand what you're saying. How am I going to tell people I struck out AGAIN? eff, I hope it doesn't come to that. Because then it's like, well...you're obviously a moron, then. Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice...that whole thing. *deep breaths...*

Hm, well, this is at least what I've found: if you go to the department website itself and do some hunting around there, you can usually find some email address they say to direct such inquiries to. Emailing someone department-specific probably has a better chance of a response than someone more general.

In the spirit of doing something creative to pass the time (and stress) from now until whenever I hear from my last two schools...I thought perhaps starting an express-yourself-in-haiku thread was in order. Here's mine: waiting on who knows mind unable to do much time baits breath for now hopefully somebody can come up with something funny instead of depressing.