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Everything posted by A Finicky Bean
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Anyone know when Duke will post rejevtion notices to our sites?
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I know...I am a Duke applicant. I was just saying that there are other schools.
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Eh, it's just one school. There is time.
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And... No letter from Duke for me...another rejection along with no letter from OSU?? Dunno... Sigh. I'm just gonna assume the worst.
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People please please please post your info with your results... Please? So we can compare notes.
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This is going to be a dumb question, but I still want to ask: do decisions come out on weekends, or only during business days?
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Sorry, sorry... I totally read RNG's post wrong! I have not heard from anyone.
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RNG- me! Eastern Europe, Romanian history specifically. I totally read this wrong!
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So, a question: what does this whole "waves" thing really mean? If you are not accepted into the first wave, for example, does that mean you weren't as wanted as those who were? I am just curious about how this all works. I'll go back to checking each of my app statuses now...
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Ahhh now there is a UNC admittance...and nothing for me. *wah*
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My app still says "pending" as well. Congrats, Junot!
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Good point. I'll hold out hope, too.
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One from OSU! I guess this means I am rejected though since I don't have an update to my status. Congrats to the poster!!
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How Are You Coping With The Torture Of Waiting???
A Finicky Bean replied to PsycD's topic in Waiting it Out
I started a second MA in the meantime. This is something I can continue with even if (I hope!!) I get accepted into a PhD progam. And I am working a lot. And I am still failing miserably at not compulsively checking the boards and my application statuses. Sigh. -
Was the school Pitt?
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Ooooh you're mean!
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That they are reviewing your application and have not yet made a decision.
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It's funny because I never know if this applies to me. I have an older brother, by six years, and he finished college. My mom finished high school, no college. My dad almost finished college but dropped out to become an entrepreneur. I am the only one who went on to get a grad degree (MA) and am the only one hoping to get into a PhD program. So does this make me first generation since my brother graduated from college? Sorry if this is a dumb question, but like I said, I've never really known how to answer this and for some reason felt dumb to ask.
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Halcyon + On + On by Orbital has been my go-to de-stress/celebrate/mourn/etc. song for over 15 years. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1yJ7t0Y254
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If you want any more thoughts on it, feel free to PM me as I was in PC and know many other RPCVs in NGOs and international affairs.
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Have you considered a stint in Peace Corps to get connected with NGOs, etc.? While the time doesn't pay (except for stipend and a bit of money at the end of the two-year term) there is ample opportunity to network in-country and possibly find a job for after service.
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Anyone have any advice for my post? I just don't want it to get lost... Thanks, all!
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Okay I have a question. I already have written my SOP for U:Illinois but I wanted input on how people interpret the request in the SOP prompt for language studies. What should be included to satisfy their request? "A statement of purpose/personal statement is required and is also submitted electronically. The statement of purpose/personal statement outlining your intellectual interests and goals is one of the most important parts of the application. It should include an estimate of your ability to do research in a language, not your own, which can be no more than three pages in length as part of your statement of purpose/personal statement." Thanks for your input!