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21 minutes ago, RTS123 said:
Alright, just received an email from Yale to check website. Rejected, as expected. But they just make us wait too long...And now I am happy that I can move on;)
Rejected as well. I only applied to two schools and this concludes my cycle. I'll be back on the site next year. Best of luck to everyone!!
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27 minutes ago, jojokitty47 said:
I think I am gonna go for it...wish me luck!
Hey JoJoKitty, did you hear anything from Yale or did you assume they'd rejected you? I'm asking everyone because I don't want to be "that student" that calls but it's getting late in the game. Even if they're holding off on rejections to let the original offers decide, it'd be cool if we knew something.
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1 hour ago, WorldPeaceMaker2010 said:
I havent heard from them at all, just gonna assume it's a reject...
That's one way to look at it. However, if Harvard was nice enough to kindly "regret to inform" us then I am sure Yale send correspondence - good or bad - as well.
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53 minutes ago, jojokitty47 said:
No I received a rejection email from a POI. They have sent out all of their acceptances...I don't know about waitlists.
Cool. I heard they made all of the offers but I didn't know that denials were already sent. It appears that the notifications went out during the first week of March last year.
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3 minutes ago, jojokitty47 said:
I am still waiting on Ohio State and Vanderbilt
Did you conclude from the "insiders list" that you were rejected from Yale?
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So Yale is either going to ruin everyone's weekend or damping our week; unless someone is accepted. Lol
Are we just waiting on U Chicago and Yale now?
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Does anyone have any waiting strategies to disrupt the anxiety of checking GradCafe and University websites every hour??!?!?!
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23 minutes ago, olive_via said:
Hi everyone, this is my first ever post on here, though I have been lurking for two years, as this is the 2nd year in a row applying to PhD programs. I was rejected from all the programs I applied to last year, so I tried again this year. It's not looking good for me.
I'm really scared and not taking this well. I took the year to strengthen my dossier, finished my masters. I think it is still not enough, and I'm finding it a really really hard pill to swallow.
I know this sounds dramatic. But, it's getting to be the end of February and I got a "no" from CUNY and no word on anyone else (had an interview w/ POI at Stony Brook Uni weeks ago but nothing since; nothing from Boston College, Temple, NYU Steinhardt) and I can't imagine a future anymore where I'll get good news in my inbox.
I feel sick to my stomach and endless dread and I can't sleep. I have this nauseating feeling that I didn't get in anywhere again. I don't know why I'm writing this. I suppose it's cathartic and it's things that have been rattling in my head but I've never gotten to articulate.
All I can ask myself at this point is: at what point do you give up on your dreams? I can't feasibly funnel more money or emotional energy into this. How far down the ranking of schools do I keep trying for until getting a PhD from just anywhere is unappealing?
I'm just thinking aloud and word vomiting. I'm...just terribly gutted and sad and am trying to come to terms with it. Last application cycle destroyed any and all optimism I ever had about this process. Ugh. Just ugh.
Hello Olive,
I don't know you but I want to simply tell you to NEVER give up on your dreams. If your dream is to be a trained sociologist studying and writing on gender (just an example), GO FOR IT. Of course, we desire admissions into a top 20 program but it doesn't always happen. However, during my research, I have noticed that a number of top professors in different sub-fields did not come from "top schools." It's my assumption that their passion and quality performance landed them in tenured positions at top tier schools.If you are not admitted this year, no worries. I have a really good friend that applied to PhD programs three years in a row and got into his top choice plus a Fulbright on the last try. Here's the kick, he meet his future professor on a park bench during a conference. She then advocated for his application, and no he is in his last year at an Ivy with groundbreaking publications.
It's often at the point that we're about to give up, that we're closest to reaching our goals.
I am in a similar position. I didn't cast a wide net because I jumped in the cycle VERY LATE and I don't foresee acceptance but who knows.
I was always told to BE UNDENIABLE. 1. Try to get a publication. 2. Strengthen your GRE scores. 3. Get personable yet strong recommendation letter.
At the end of the day, do a bit of soul searching and figure out why you're in the game because if you're in it for the right reason, NOTHING should deter you from reaching your goal.
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Best of Luck To The Admits at Harvard.
#Rejected.
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59 minutes ago, inooradd said:
Your background sounds wonderful. Are you getting any bites? If not, it sounds like the GRE scores may be doing you a disservice. I even reached out to a few programs to "implore" them to view my application despite my GRE scores. I know they are use a filtering system, which may not be fair for someone like you or me.
I haven't received any bites from the two programs but I wish I had time to apply to at least eight. I agree my GRE scores SUCK. I am hoping my grades and overall research interest and background can support the application. I once heard that departments often have their hands tied by the graduate schools with minimum GRE requirements.
It does suck but next year, I hope to add a publication and stronger GRE to the mix of things. Only God knows the answer at this time.
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Just a side conversation:
I know we're all anticipating responses from different schools, however, for those that have received an acceptance letter would you mind sharing your background?
U.G. Type - Small Liberal Arts Program
Graduate Type - In The Field
GRE Scores -
and Research Background/Publications if any.
Also, if you reached out to a professor.
I am just curious at the range of acceptances at different schools.
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8 hours ago, HighlyCaffeinated said:
A surprising amount of schools don't have the day off. There will likely be less news, but still a substantive amount.
Has anyone noticed days of the week in which news is more likely?
Harvard is closed for Observance but Yale is not . I checked the school's academic calendars.
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I am also interested in knowing if the Harvard rejection for the joint program is the same person as the one for sociology.
I also saw an acceptance from Yale on yesterday with an e-mail from the DGS anyone want to claim that one?
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14 hours ago, csot said:
I'm not sure about this week, but these are the schools (in the top 40 USNWR) that we are still waiting to start hearing acceptances from:
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, Harvard, Northwestern, University of Pennsylvania, Johns Hopkins University, City University of New York, University of Massachusetts - Amherst, Vanderbilt, University of California - San Diego, and University of Virginia
Did Yale send out all of the offers? I saw the one post and the other about the "insiders' list" but I didn't see any denials thus I assume we were still waiting for an official response.
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Hello,
It's early February but I see some schools have sent decision per the results page.Does anyone know when Yale or Harvard will send out a notice? I heard that Yale conducted interviews last year and maybe this year but hadn't heard much else.
Just curious. I know the programs accept 5-6 students but Yale has hired two non-traditional faculty members this year that have further interested me.
Please ignore post.
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On 10/3/2016 at 1:55 AM, MaxWeberHasAPosse said:
Yale is the place to be for your interests. The focus of the program is cultural and historical sociology, and the whole cultural trauma thing was developed by Alexander and Eyerman. It's a very selective program; I think they only admit five students a year. I had an interview last year and I think it really helped.
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On 10/3/2016 at 1:55 AM, MaxWeberHasAPosse said:
Yale is the place to be for your interests. The focus of the program is cultural and historical sociology, and the whole cultural trauma thing was developed by Alexander and Eyerman. It's a very selective program; I think they only admit five students a year. I had an interview last year and I think it really helped.
Thanks Max! As time gets closer, I have decided to shape every document towards Yale and less so on other programs. I am keenly interested in working with Ron Eyerman due to his specific interest. Can you expand a bit further on the interview process? I heard this is a component of the application; however, I was not sure if it were true or not.
Again, Thanks! BTW, this thread is a strangely quite this year are there other threads out there? -
Hello,
I am glad to know that a thread already exist.
I am applying to programs for FA 17 as well.
I completed my MA in sociology and social anthropology. I am interested in Cultural and Historical Sociology with a specific focus on trauma for my PhD.I am applying to Yale, Columbia, Harvard (Soc and Soc Pol), Berkley, UChicago, and Princeton - I THINK. Lol
I am interested in hearing information about reaching out to POIs and students. I have established contact with students one school which has been helpful but I am curious about the process for others.
Does anyone know any good places to look for Cultural and Historically based programs?
I am looking at educational issues primarily BUT any thoughts are welcome.At any rate, I am glad to see this thread and I hope we all get admitted into our desired programs.
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Hello Scholars,
I am currently in the midst of an intensive programmatic research between Cornell and UPenn. I would like for someone to assist me with understanding the differences in these particular program dealing specifically Urban Planning or Urban Issues. I know that Cornell is ranked number two currently and has fluctuated between two and seven, however, UPenn seems to have maintained a steady ten while seemly having a strong urban focus. I just recently graduated and I would like to ultimately practice Land Use Law and both of these universities are very interdisciplinary, yet I just can't seem to make up my mind!!
I'm not too in love with Philly, but then again I love the city! I'm not too in love with Cornell, but how can you hate serenity! I've been to both schools and spoke with various students yet I haven't received that pull or passion from either school.... I've been accepted into both programs with funding so I'm not that concerned about that, but I would like to know about Job Placement, academic experiences, and or how the name can help me.... Some will say they are both great Ivy League schools who cares... but I want a field answer my friends are no good in this matter!
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I NEED YOUR COMMENTS ON THIS MATTER! I know the experts are in here ....... lol
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I have contemplated this decision far too long. I have reviewed the schools from a ton of perspective, however, I have not visited UPenn yet, but attempted to gather knowledge from virtual experiences. I have to make a decision and soon! Cornell is cheaper and I have received a decent amount of funding from them. Here is the kicker UPenn offered me a full ride, yet it could be the worst experience of my life there. I know that Cornell is ranked number two and UPenn ten, but ranking only account for so much in my eyes. I'm interested in Land Use and Environmental Policy can someone please, please help me with analyzing these two choices ASAP! I have to decide THIS WEEK...
Planning Admission 2021
in Architecture and Planning Forum
Posted
Age/Gender/Citizenship
31/M/US
Undergraduate degree/School/Year graduated
BA in Public Affairs / State School - TX
MRP / Top Ten Planning Program
GPA - GRE - TOEFL (for Int'l students)
3.4 BS / 3.8 MRP - No GRE
Work Experience:
5 years in planning; 2 years of research experience
Letter of recommendations: (from whom)
Former Grad Adviser, Thesis Advisor, UG Dean
Schools applied to: MIT, HGSD, UMICH, USC, UPENN
In:
Out: USC
Wait-list:
Awaiting: MIT, HGSD, UMICH, UPENN
Results: USC