KA.DINGER.RA Posted February 5, 2018 Posted February 5, 2018 I haven't heard about anyone else in here applying there, but it seems that Classics and ANE studies letters have gone out for U Wisconsin-Madison.
Almaqah Thwn Posted February 6, 2018 Posted February 6, 2018 (edited) Chicago rejections have been posted on the website by the way. Go check the site! Maybe you've been waitlisted. As reputable as Chicago's program is, it's honestly a bit of a relief. I have not heard good things about crime around the area. Edited February 6, 2018 by Almaqah Thwn
KA.DINGER.RA Posted February 6, 2018 Posted February 6, 2018 I, like many others before me, was able to contribute my application fee to someone at Chicago’s stipend. Shoutout to to those who got in. It’s an amazing program.
Anthrolologist Posted February 6, 2018 Posted February 6, 2018 Just got my rejection email from UChicago as well. They did, however, refer my application to the CMES M.A. program so I guess I'll wait and see what happens there!
Anthrolologist Posted February 6, 2018 Posted February 6, 2018 1 hour ago, PersonaNonGrata said: How do you all cope with rejection? Watching TV shows I like, spending time with friends, reminding myself that there will always be other application cycles. Like yeah it sucks but at the end of the day we are more than just our applications. It can be easy to lose sight of that sometimes.
AghaDehlawi Posted February 7, 2018 Posted February 7, 2018 The admission process is so ridiculous, I wish they could give reasons for rejection. Having a great GPA, completing a MA, studying the language abroad, having similar research interests as the faculty, etc, what else would they like from the applicants? An arm and a leg?
Almaqah Thwn Posted February 8, 2018 Posted February 8, 2018 23 hours ago, PersonaNonGrata said: The admission process is so ridiculous, I wish they could give reasons for rejection. Having a great GPA, completing a MA, studying the language abroad, having similar research interests as the faculty, etc, what else would they like from the applicants? An arm and a leg? I've found it to be a lot like dating. You can be handsome/gorgeous, talented, and be the perfect match on paper, but then you just get rejected for reasons that you could not anticipate. Then, you can screw everything up completely, but it somehow works out. There are just so many variables that you don't know about-- a professor of interest could be going on sabbatical, it could be another professors turn to take a grad student, there may be a student who the professor personally knows that they want to succeed, a professor may be lying to you about them being interested in you, a professor may be interested in you but the department may be emphasizing a certain subfield that year, etc. I've done this for three years and got straight rejected last year by every PhD program to which I applied. It's a crap shoot and the admissions councils have to go through many other similarly qualified candidates like ourselves. At some point, they just have to send out mass generic rejections and move on with their business. But all that to say, I emphasize with you completely. It sucks and it's miserable. But at least the good news is that we only need one place to say yes once. AghaDehlawi 1
felakuti Posted February 8, 2018 Author Posted February 8, 2018 12 hours ago, Almaqah Thwn said: I've found it to be a lot like dating. You can be handsome/gorgeous, talented, and be the perfect match on paper, but then you just get rejected for reasons that you could not anticipate. Then, you can screw everything up completely, but it somehow works out. There are just so many variables that you don't know about-- a professor of interest could be going on sabbatical, it could be another professors turn to take a grad student, there may be a student who the professor personally knows that they want to succeed, a professor may be lying to you about them being interested in you, a professor may be interested in you but the department may be emphasizing a certain subfield that year, etc. I've done this for three years and got straight rejected last year by every PhD program to which I applied. It's a crap shoot and the admissions councils have to go through many other similarly qualified candidates like ourselves. At some point, they just have to send out mass generic rejections and move on with their business. But all that to say, I emphasize with you completely. It sucks and it's miserable. But at least the good news is that we only need one place to say yes once. Good advice! It is also my third round. I wish you the best; hoping to see you find a great program this time. I know how hard this process is on the mind and body. I'm kind of perplexed as there has been barely any movement from our discipline yet. Either that or no one is posting and I just haven't gotten in anywhere :).
KA.DINGER.RA Posted February 9, 2018 Posted February 9, 2018 19 hours ago, tahinist said: Hey, Any masters applicants here? I'm tweaking out, the waiting game is killing me and I could really use some commiseration. I've applied to Harvard CMES, NYU NES, and I'm about to submit my Columbia app, had to write a writing sample from scratch because I didn't do a thesis in my undergrad (science background). Its a bit frustrating because, well, my essay probably isn't that good, and my GRE AWA (4.0) is no help. Does anyone know how closely writing samples are looked at for masters applications? Excited for those who've already received acceptances!' I think the majority of notifications for Master's programs come even after PhD notifications, unfortunately. :/
felakuti Posted February 9, 2018 Author Posted February 9, 2018 wow, congrats to the Berkeley poster, I just noticed it on the results page. Care to share more details? I haven't heard back and anxiously waiting!!
KA.DINGER.RA Posted February 10, 2018 Posted February 10, 2018 It looks like someone was accepted to UCLA. Congrats! I was really taken by the program and the professors I met with. Hopefully there might still be an acceptance incoming for me. :/
felakuti Posted February 10, 2018 Author Posted February 10, 2018 @KA.DINGER.RA I felt the same way, I applied to Islamic Studies. Have not heard back.
KA.DINGER.RA Posted February 10, 2018 Posted February 10, 2018 6 minutes ago, felakuti said: @KA.DINGER.RA I felt the same way, I applied to Islamic Studies. Have not heard back. I'm really curious as to what concentration contacted them. I know sometimes they only contact certain concentrations as a time so I'm REALLY hoping it wasn't for the ANE subsection.
felakuti Posted February 10, 2018 Author Posted February 10, 2018 17 minutes ago, KA.DINGER.RA said: I'm really curious as to what concentration contacted them. I know sometimes they only contact certain concentrations as a time so I'm REALLY hoping it wasn't for the ANE subsection. I hear you, I am becoming restless and discouraged.
AghaDehlawi Posted February 11, 2018 Posted February 11, 2018 I wonder who got accepted to UCLA and under what specialization? I really wanted to apply there for Islamic studies but my professor at Princeton told me that the main guy there (KAF) is very sick and isn't taking any grad students under him...
felakuti Posted February 12, 2018 Author Posted February 12, 2018 On 2/6/2018 at 4:10 AM, Anthrolologist said: Just got my rejection email from UChicago as well. They did, however, refer my application to the CMES M.A. program so I guess I'll wait and see what happens there! Did you respond to that email? I was wondering if I should respond, got the same email.
archibald Posted February 12, 2018 Posted February 12, 2018 Any idea when Harvard NELC will be releasing decisions? Getting anxious..
Anthrolologist Posted February 12, 2018 Posted February 12, 2018 13 minutes ago, felakuti said: Did you respond to that email? I was wondering if I should respond, got the same email. I haven't responded, no. Tbh I've been wondering the same thing but I don't think I'm going to reply. felakuti 1
kay0213 Posted February 13, 2018 Posted February 13, 2018 Hello everyone! I am so glad to find this discussion thread! I have recently seen two rejection posts from Brandeis. I am wondering if they have already extended offers or interview invitations? Since I have not heard any word from them, I do not know how to interpret this... Thanks in advance for your help!
felakuti Posted February 13, 2018 Author Posted February 13, 2018 16 hours ago, Anthrolologist said: I haven't responded, no. Tbh I've been wondering the same thing but I don't think I'm going to reply. Thank you! It dawned on me that I could respond..but..I don't think it requires one. Anyway, good luck to you!
Anthrolologist Posted February 13, 2018 Posted February 13, 2018 1 hour ago, felakuti said: Thank you! It dawned on me that I could respond..but..I don't think it requires one. Anyway, good luck to you! Good luck to you as well, fingers crossed!!
AghaDehlawi Posted February 13, 2018 Posted February 13, 2018 They also sent my application to CMES MA...
AghaDehlawi Posted February 13, 2018 Posted February 13, 2018 Any word from Georgetown? I heard they are finalizing decisions very soon.
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