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No worries. I get what you were trying to say to begin with, though. We certainly have it a lot better than dishwashers... I think what's most interesting (and insidious) is how capital(ism) does such a good job of convincing us that this is true. Argh want to upvote so hard...

Rejection from Johns Hopkins Neuroscience: "Fuck this." Stay classy, neuroscience folks, stay classy.

To your original point about undergrad rep dragging you down, I've read quite a few times that a disastrous GPA can be offset by LOR explanations (especially if it's the prof who taught the class that you bombed). If you can integrate the explanation organically in your SOP, it can help mitigate it as a hindering factor as well. Not saying you didn't do this, but it certainly has helped others in the past overcome seemingly insurmountable undergrad records. As for this, I don't know I'd go that far. Just because tenure-track appointments are insanely amazing in terms of stability and pay doesn't mean that the 90% of us being, for all intents and purposes, barred from those jobs don't have the right to complain. In fact, I think what we as aspiring professionals really should be doing a lot more complaining, and, ideally, acting on this issue.

I know this is a dumb question because I'm in the comp lit thread but I just want to confirm this is a comp lit wait list, not an English one since I think those have yet to drop.

I was originally going to apply there and I remembered some really nasty responses I received from POI a year ago and decided not to. Not to take away from anyone accepted there but I'm glad I cut them from my app list last minute.

Legit lolled in bed when I saw this. As for modern-day dress, for the guys I think the new "dressy casual" is the nice sweater with dark blue, fitted jeans (as opposed to the somewhat dated polo with khakis). Seems like a standard go-to. I guess khakis could still substitute in and not look too formal. I normally wear this kind of outfit to teach or just a button-down but I think I would avoid a button-down for a campus visit. It feels stuffy.

<big hug> Hang in there. I know it may not seem bleak now but you have 5 more schools to hear from!

Oy! How did I forget? Alan Liu at UC Santa Barbara is also a huge name and does a lot of work in DH.

Ooooh... wait list for NYU posted. Sad to see I didn't get the email

Thanks for starting this, hypervodka! Is incomplete data okay? If so: USC English Lit - 8 acceptances sent out of ? total applicants. Though I have been told by several POI there that in previous years they sent out only 3-4 acceptances on average.

A prof emailed me out of the blue and offered me more money. I suppose he was preempting my forthcoming negotiations? I haven't contacted him since before I submitted my apps so this was a happy surprise. It's really, really not much (not substantial enough to pay a month's rent, let's say) but I think I'll take it as a positive sign that they want me. Edit: I read this back and I realize it may read like I'm boasting, which I didn't intend. Was just hoping to provide an example of informal "negotiations" that occur outside of discussions with the DGS.

Woohoo! You rock!

It's too bad they just wanted a chance to pump Dre's Pill speakers or whatever it was... which they did in the Anaconda vid as well. Definitely glad she's back to her rap roots too. I really was hoping that Reloaded would sound like Roman in Moscow because that would've been amazing (still not sure why that single was inexplicably cut from the album either). Man. I would love to have the opportunity to write a paper on Nicki Minaj.

University of Toronto has some strong resources in DH. They even have a Cornell-Toronto DH Consortium or other.

Hooray Hannalore! Life has such a funny way of surprising us... and sounds like you got a super hefty load of funding too. So amazing!

Well, if I had my acceptance revoked, I'd say some pretty cringe-worthy things too. That's just messed up.

Sending you hugs, TeaOverCoffee! As the refrain goes around here, it ain't over til it's over. You really have no idea what may come of your last 5 applications, so don't start beating yourself up needlessly yet (I know, easier said than done). 100% agreed. Couldn't be happier with my MA program and I feel a million times more prepared for a Ph.D. program now for the same reasons: learned "the language" and expanded so much my own breadth of interest and knowledge. I finally established my love of cultural studies and couldn't be happier! Unless anyone here is on a super tight timeline to get into a Ph.D. program and done, I would be very happy with an MA acceptance!

Okay, I'm ready for Tuesday to be here

Thanks, you two! That's a good way of looking at it. I'm certainly glad it wasn't just an email in 60pt font saying NO. Wow, thank you, Wyatt for the personal story (and reminder of a time when SASEs were a thing)! Your perseverance certainly puts my one measly rejection into perspective. I think I'll take up your idea and start a box. It might be nice to look back on it in the future with a rueful smile!

Thanks for the kind words, y'all. It's the top journal in Milton studies, yes, and typically only publishes doctorate holders so I'm not quite sure what I was thinking submitting there and hoping for an acceptance! The rock star editor had very kind words, though, and said that both readers endorsed and were excited by the general idea behind my paper, which was slightly comforting. On the other hand, it was distinctly not a "revise and resubmit," which hurts. You guys are right about rejections not defining me as a candidate but it definitely shook my world view up a bit (and still currently is a bit). Definitely a good chance to grow a thicker skin. That said, I'm still going to stick the (extensive) reader's notes in a drawer somewhere and give myself time to cry into a tub of ice cream.

Guess this is an appropriate place to post: I got my first rejection from a journal publication I sent out late last year. I kinda knew it was coming but it came at a bad time I think. I feel completely demotivated for everything and even unsure if I can hack it in a Ph.D. program. On the plus side, it's made me less eager to refresh and check the results board/email :/

Congrats all new admits! Happy for your holiday-timed acceptances. Meanwhile I'm over here like