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I have had a lot of post-acceptance stresses. I got three rejections (two implicit) after getting three acceptances which killed some of my confidence a bit. But mostly I'm just so thrilled I got in anywhere after thinking I'd be rejected everywhere. The phone conversations with professors are the worst, though. I have social anxiety issues that are particularly exacerbated over the phone so it's always a struggle. I think I've gotten most of them out of the way, though, and they've gone pretty well. And visiting weekends! I have my first one coming up next week and I get nauseous every time I think about it. I'm so terrified of messing up somehow and having my acceptance revoked, even though I'm pretty sure that could never happen. There is also some anxiety about the decision I'll ultimately have to make, but I figure I'll wait until I see the schools and speak more personally with faculty and grad students before thinking about that too much. Sskdjfnkeysmash.
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Phone Conversations
ourfinalproblem replied to ourfinalproblem's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
I wish I had tips. I've gone through four of these phone calls now and was a trembling mess for all of them. Thankfully most of the people I've spoken to have been very warm and personable and friendly, though. That did a great deal to make me feel more comfortable. -
Any Chapel Hill-ers?
ourfinalproblem replied to 0000000000AAA's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
Congratulations! That's fantastic. -
Any Chapel Hill-ers?
ourfinalproblem replied to 0000000000AAA's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
Maybe someone's just fucking with us. I'll wait for more acceptances to go up before I accept defeat. -
Any Chapel Hill-ers?
ourfinalproblem replied to 0000000000AAA's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
Ah, you're right. I stopped reading after "Comp Lit." I'm rather anxious now. -
Any Chapel Hill-ers?
ourfinalproblem replied to 0000000000AAA's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
http://thegradcafe.com/survey/index.php?q=english & the acceptance doesn't really specify... -
Any Chapel Hill-ers?
ourfinalproblem replied to 0000000000AAA's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
There's an acceptance up! Anyone going to claim it? -
Ohio State University
ourfinalproblem replied to ourfinalproblem's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
I just got off the phone with him -- it was about a fellowship nomination. I did catch the number of applicants, it was 20 spots out of 284 applications. He didn't mention if all the acceptances had been sent out, but he did say there were two rounds of fellowship nominations so it's possible they're still deciding on that round of acceptances/nominations. Don't lose hope! -
Ohio State University
ourfinalproblem replied to ourfinalproblem's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
Just missed a call from the DGS (the second I step away from my phone, I swear) -- I called back immediately and left a voice mail message so I'm hoping to hear back shortly. I'm very nervous. -
I have a couple of phone chats with professors from schools I've been admitted to coming up. Has anyone been through one of these? What types of questions should I be asking them? I received a very thorough and informative call from Northwestern when I was admitted, but I can never think of anything in particular to ask! I get quite anxious over the phone and freeze up, so I'm hoping to go into them with some basic, simple questions prepared...any advice or experience at all would be appreciated!
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Ohio State University
ourfinalproblem replied to ourfinalproblem's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
I got an email today about setting up a phone chat. I haven't responded yet because I need to work out when the best time for me would be, but I'm very excited/nervous to hear the details! spasticlitotes, don't fret! You'll definitely be contacted by someone soon. Good luck to everyone still waiting to hear back. -
Ohio State University
ourfinalproblem replied to ourfinalproblem's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
I did get the letter today! Like everyone else's, it didn't offer any information on funding or possible visiting days or anything, though. I'm hoping we'll get that information soon, the other schools I got acceptances from have included that in the admission letter itself. They may be waiting to send out the second round of acceptances before sending out the details to everyone. -
Ohio State University
ourfinalproblem replied to ourfinalproblem's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
Hopefully mine will arrive tomorrow, I'm getting antsy. -
Ohio State University
ourfinalproblem replied to ourfinalproblem's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
I haven't heard anything. -
Ohio State University
ourfinalproblem replied to ourfinalproblem's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
I don't think so, because I also got an email about housing (I'd checked that I might be interested in on-campus housing on the application.) I am anxious to receive some kind of written confirmation, though! -
Ohio State University
ourfinalproblem replied to ourfinalproblem's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
The fact that I haven't received anything in writing yet makes me think they aren't done sending or sorting out acceptances. -
I just checked my online application and it says I've been admitted to the university. I didn't get an email letting me know, though. The only reason I even thought to check was because I got an email about applying for on-campus housing. Anyone else get in?
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Vandy
ourfinalproblem replied to Julianne Pigoon's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
I was surprised as well, especially since the application deadline was pretty late at around mid-January. The email stated they received around 450 applications. Not a surprise since the App was free. -
Vandy
ourfinalproblem replied to Julianne Pigoon's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
It was me! Thanks for the congrats, everyone. My area of study is Early Modern. Good luck to everyone who's waiting to hear back! -
Northwestern Fall 2012
ourfinalproblem replied to ArtfulEgotist's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
I got the call on Friday as well! I'm still waiting for all the information to be sent to me. I got the email today notifying me that the online application had been updated to alert me of my acceptance. I'm very excited!