A Finicky Bean

Ohio doesn't send out recommendation requests until after the application is turned in. Same with Indiana and ASU. I know this because I'm applying here and freaked out because one of my recommenders did not submit their letter before deadline. It is ok though because her letter was added to my applications with no problem (as far as I can see online anyway). Good luck!

I am coming down off of my freak-out fest. I have a more apps to put in (deadlines aren't here yet) but I am trying to just move forward. There are some applications due mid-January but I can't spread out this season that long, so I am going to get everything in by Dec. 15th. Ahhh, then I can just enjoy the holidays and early 2014, right? Thanks, all, for the kinds words!! Hang in there!

Hey, on first look (and I'll look again when I have more time) I wondered if you have faculty with whom you would like to work at each of these universities? That would be the first step. Then, try to think about the fit of the school and you. I guess this is rather generic of me, but it is what I did.

Is there someone whose address you can use as a permanent address in the meantime, in case something comes via mail? (parent, friend, other relative) I also think that most announcements first come via email and then via mail. But I could be wrong.

Aaaaaaaah I had combed through my SOP a hundred times and I just realized a missed "your" in three SOPs I sent out! So it says "acceptance into doctoral program" instead of "acceptance into your doctoral program". AAAAAaaaaaah and one of those was to my first-choice school. I thought I had caught everything. Nooooooo. Yes, I am being dramatic but I feel like an asshole and there just is nothing I can do about it now. Over one damn word. We're in the thick of it, my friends. Right in the thick of it.

All, I have a final draft of my writing sample. But I just never know if it is good enough. I know I've always had mechanical issues with writing, but I am strong on concepts and research skills. My other parts of my app are much better than the last time I applied (Fall 2012) - with the exception of my GPA which dropped a little due to said writing issues. I am freaking out because I don't have anyone to ask to read my paper- other than my spouse- and apps are due starting on the 1st. I just want to hand everything in and say fuck it, there's nothing else I can do now. JAMC8383- I am totally freaking out right now. I just want to turn things in but then if people read it and they're like wow this sucks, hope you didn't turn this in...then what? You know? I just don't know........

levoyous- I wanted to let you know that if you got a negative rep point, that was from me and AN ACCIDENT. I re-clicked it, so I hope that it went away. Sorry about that!!

I was thinking of creating a Google Drive folder that I can send to people via email. That way there could be a good pool of docs to edit. For now, PM me? Let's hope then more people sign up (though I would love to work with you!).

All, I am posting to ask if anyone would be interested in joining a peer editing group for our SOPs/writing samples/RPs. I would set up a google group or something that would be otherwise helpful.

Wow, did I kill this thread?

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Hi all, I'm a return applicant; applying for the second time to PhD programs. My last app season was for admittance in Fall 2012. Here I am again...let's see how it goes this time.

Kotov: me, too!

Hi, crazed!

Just funded for SWSEEL...no PhD programs for me yet. But I'm not giving up. This SWSEEL thing will be great.

Hey all, I wanted to ask if anyone will be attending SWSEEL at IU this summer. Feel free to PM me because I will be in (fully funded) attendance, I just found out. Also, hello to everyone (I am back despite my horrid first cycle of PhD applications ). SB

Dear History Grad Cafe-ers, Okay, I'm officially rejected-across-the-board. I got my Stanford reject just a few minutes ago. Now, I'm going to get off here for awhile and finish my last semester of my MA program (plan b exam in may). To those of you who were accepted: congratulations from the bottom of my heart!! For those of us with no acceptances: I'll see you on here again. I am going to be reapplying in the Fall of 2013. I am going to take next year to write some articles, work on getting published, learn more languages and such. I will be back. I will get into a doctoral program. I have reached my goal of applying before I turned 30. Now, I need to reach my goal and finish up this Master's semester. I think I will pick up German next year-- any other recommendations? I have Romanian, Spanish, and a working knowledge (reading) of French. I think German and Hebrew would be good ones next. Or Hungarian...or Russian...hmmm. For those of you that have been so gracious to PM me- I WILL be returning your letters. Just give me a bit. I am reading 5 books a week and working on two 25 page papers for May. Also- anyone else want to keep in contact? I would love to know real names and emails and even facebooks (or linked ins). Just PM me for details. So, you all have been amazingly supportive and I look forward to lurking this fall and then getting back into the thick of things in Fall 2013. Again, congratufuckinglations (in a good way!!) to those who got in! You are all-stars, know that for sure. Love, A_Finicky_Bean PS- If you are in the SF Bay area, let me know...I got the tips on getting to Stanford (and I'm in the east bay) and nice residences. Also, I'm presenting a paper at Berkeley in May if any of you are around (oh, awkward going there when I've got rejected...but so is applying to Indiana's language program this summer and working in the Hoover archives at Stanford). PPS- I am so happy to have been around such a great group of people and I sincerely hope to become "real life" friends with many/most/all of you.

Congrats, Sandy!

One of my professors is an alum (sp) there...s/he also wrote one of my recommendations, so she was able to tell me when decisions were coming out (but that's all I know).

And thank you everyone for your kinds thoughts and words. They do help.

On a side note- Stanford will be sending out decisions next week via email. Just a heads up.

It is a rollercoaster, that is for sure. Today I got another rejection and I've been starting to think about what to do next year (finishing my master's this spring) and have found someone to collaborate with on an article plus I'll do research and try to get published on my own...and of course more conference presentations. But...today I feel like a loser. I don't want people (and a lot do) to think that I don't do anything because I am not "working" and being paid. I could get a job but then, as my husband says, that would just take away from my research and studies. He is so effing supportive and I am so lucky to have him and I just have this effing guilt that I have no purpose. But...I'll put my boots on and keep on going...but I know that friends (not school friends- they all understand) from back home (I don't speak to family so that's no issue) will not understand why I want to try to get into a program again and why I have to wait til 2013 to reapply and why don't I just get a "nice little teaching job" so I am doing "real work" in the meantime. I don't like feeling like a loser. But I do like all the messages I've gotten in my PM box here- I am composing responses this weekend. *sigh*

Just wanted to claim one of the UofW rejections.

Hey Sandyvanb....keep your chin up. *hugs*