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Who knows...

There's a rejection posted in the results forum... what's the scoop?

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An article that made me think of this thread: http://blogs.wsj.com/juggle/2012/02/23/study-love-hurts-more-than-work/?mod=e2tw

Thanks, Minerva, for the insight!

Chuck, thanks. Do you think I should just inquire about the status of my application or write a full-on "I really think we're a great match and I would go there in a heartbeat" letter?

Chuck: thanks... not waiting on Madison though. I was considering writing an email detailing how much I want to be at the school...

Do you think it's a good idea to call? I am waiting, too...

@sciencegirl: Sales and other taxes in Cali are a lot higher than in most areas. Also, living in Palo Alto will require you to own a car (whereas living in Berkeley will not)... and a bike if you're trying to save money on non-rainy days. Gas prices in Cali are ~3.80$ per gallon right now and will surely increase by summer. They have been at 4$ most of the year. My SO did not get grad housing at Stanford and now pays ~1000$ for a room in a house with a huge utility bill, because most housing isn't built for cold weather... He has to drive to the grocery store... and to campus on rainy days. Anyway, all I am trying to say is that it does add up. But I still think Stanford is offering a competitive package to recruit top picks. Also, having said all that... when I was moving to the Bay Area, everyone warned me about how expensive it is, but I am living a lot more cheaply than I ever did on the East Coast.

second lovenhaight! i only applied to 2 programs. also because i love the bay area and am not ready to leave it. my SO is here, my friends... luckily, two schools here are amazing and fit my interests

@ sciencegirl: no word... should i bite the bullet and call them to check in? they definitely have my correct email...

Does anyone want to claim today's Stanford acceptance?

I contacted a POI at Berkeley, because they posted the suggestion NOT to do that after I did it. I felt a bit sheepish, but my main goal was to learn more about the program and working with the professor from a student. I asked the POI to suggest some current students I could speak with. I ended up speaking to a student and thought it was an extremely valuable experience. I knew a lot more about the program.

Yes... and has anyone has anyone heard anything from Demography-Sociology?