anxiousapplicant Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Has anyone else put their life on hold since 12:00AM March 10? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babbling Dweeb Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Yes. Checking the website (which who knows if it will even say anything) regularly. I run home after work to chew the lock off the mailbox. Holy hell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anxiousapplicant Posted March 12, 2010 Author Share Posted March 12, 2010 I am always on email now. I run to check the mail. I even sent them an email yesterday asking if March 10 was indeed the day they sent out notifications, but they haven't answered yet. I hope I'm not rejected after all this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anxiousapplicant Posted March 12, 2010 Author Share Posted March 12, 2010 Crap. the results search said someone emailed them and that they haven't done it yet. March 23 is the due date now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babbling Dweeb Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Crap. the results search said someone emailed them and that they haven't done it yet. March 23 is the due date now. I saw that too. If I recall, that is the same program you were applying to...so although that stinks, at least it's something. I saw someone applying to the drama school received a letter (by post) on March 10th, but since I'm not applying to the drama program that's not much help! I'm okay for about 2 hours and then I need to check the results page or hit refresh on my email (even though it checks every 15 min). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anxiousapplicant Posted March 12, 2010 Author Share Posted March 12, 2010 I saw that too. If I recall, that is the same program you were applying to...so although that stinks, at least it's something. I saw someone applying to the drama school received a letter (by post) on March 10th, but since I'm not applying to the drama program that's not much help! I'm okay for about 2 hours and then I need to check the results page or hit refresh on my email (even though it checks every 15 min). Now the same program just told me they WERE mailed out this week!AAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeefugg Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 If someone hears back from the Philosophy Department before I do, I'm gonna go postal on the Universe monkeefugg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babbling Dweeb Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 If someone hears back from the Philosophy Department before I do, I'm gonna go postal on the Universe In a strange turn of events, I was just accepted to the PhD philosophy program with full funding...despite not applying to the program. I'm 100% full of b.s. I'm not so sure I'll be accepted to the local community college associates degree in pottery anymore if I have to wait any longer...I need to drink this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeefugg Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 baahh!!! I bought some books this evening, and now I want to sit down and learn "Le Latin en 15 leçons," but I'm too preoccupied with the lack of information on NSSR decisions ! BLEGH!! I also got KAFKA's "Le Métamorphose," and "L'érotisme masculin dans la Rome antique" promises to be entertaining This should keep my mind off of spooty NSSR, since I'm giving yoga a break tonight At least I don't think about NSSR during the day ! but serially, though-- someone needs to call and harass them to find out when they are sending decisions monkeefugg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babbling Dweeb Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 The fake NSSR posts in the results can stop any day now...every time I see another one for any program I think "oh my god..." and I check my mail. I feel like I'm going to have a heart attack this coming week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeefugg Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 I have decided that they're fake (no confirmation on the Phil LJ) but nevertheless, they still persist in making me feel horrible How could someone be that cruel and spiteful ? I'm so sad hugg me monkeefugg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babbling Dweeb Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 Hopefully this week is our week...I'm trying to tell myself I can cope just fine if I need to wait through next week as well, but I would like to know sooner-than-later! Good luck NSSR crew! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LotusEater Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 Hopefully this week is our week...I'm trying to tell myself I can cope just fine if I need to wait through next week as well, but I would like to know sooner-than-later! Good luck NSSR crew! Hey BD, I also applied to their MA in International Affairs and can't wait for a decision...it doesn't seem that there are many of us out there, though - I think I only saw another one that applied there. I have been trying to gather more info on their program, so anything you know and is willing to share will be much appreciated! By the way, where else did you apply to? Good luck to us all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babbling Dweeb Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 Hey there! The first time I saw someone else mention they were applying to the IA program was on Facebook to the general NS fan page...otherwise I've felt like I was alone lol Based on the other programs (Philosophy, Drama, Political Science) all saying that they would send the first decisions out on March 10th, I am going under the assumption that the IA program is in the same boat. I was thinking about calling the main admissions office and asking if they mailed out any decisions yet -so I have something else to freak out about. I'm one of the crazy people that only applied to one grad school...so NSSR is it for me (well technically we are NSGS ). I was going to put school off for one year and I decided that I would still give it a shot an apply to NSGS to see what happens. If I don't get in I'll be bummed for sure, but in the end I guess I was going to wait a year anyway... (okay, but I still really really want to get in!!) Where did you apply to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonjalin Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 Hey BD, I also applied to their MA in International Affairs and can't wait for a decision...it doesn't seem that there are many of us out there, though - I think I only saw another one that applied there. I have been trying to gather more info on their program, so anything you know and is willing to share will be much appreciated! By the way, where else did you apply to? Good luck to us all! Political science PhD hopeful here. Hoping to hear something from NSSR this week. I already got accepted to Rutgers but want to stay here at NSSR. Good luck to everyone!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babbling Dweeb Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 Checked the mail 30 minutes ago...inside there was a nice large envelope!! Oh wait, it was the census form. Tick-tock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LotusEater Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 I only got an email from them on March 3rd informing that my application was complete for review and that's the status I've been getting since then...I have no idea why it took so long for them to send that email, and that made me worry that they might also take a long time to inform about the results, let's hope I'm wrong!! I applied to NSGS, Georgetown SFS, American SIS, and the Fletcher School. I've just been admitted to Fletcher (got the results on Friday, really happy about it!!), but I still have not heard from the other schools. So only one school? I can imagine how anxious you are! I'm interested to know what appealed to you about NSGS that made this school your choice. Their program seems great on paper, but I haven't met anyone that actually attended it and would love to get more info on this. Let's hope the waiting ends soon with great news to us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeefugg Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 I better receive my acceptance this week !!! monkeefugg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babbling Dweeb Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 I got that same email a week after I applied and I almost crapped my pants when I saw "New School Admissions" -like you, I also think I'll be at the end of the pack for decisions. Congrats on getting into Fletcher, that's awesome! I wanted to apply there but well...let's put it this way, I'm jumping from one career path (business/IT) to a new path and while my grades are good, I honestly didn't think I could compete with the other candidates at Fletcher (or the others on my list). The only reason I feel I have a chance at NSGS is that they might appreciate a really crazy background and my passion for the program. I freaked out when I started filling out applications and second guessing myself...since I had visited NSGS last February and they really made me feel good about their program (they didn't know my reservations about myself), I knew I just had to apply as a long shot. The other schools on my original (and 2011 list) are: Georgetown, George Washington, U of Michigan, Johns Hopkins SAIS As for my other reasons they were number one on my list: I've been involved in a lot of groups, organizations and non-profits, so I handle myself well with "office politics" and things like that. However, I wasn't sure I was ready to make a career out of the political side, because I really want to be on the grassroots side of the fence. I'd rather be the feet on the ground and the voice to the politicians that go to NYU/Georgetown. So, I would be happy at any school, but I felt that if I wanted to focus on the grassroots efforts, NSGS was one of the only ones that played in that arena. Kind of like Georgetown and NYU being almost the only ones that play in the UN pool. Agreed...hopefully the wait ends soon! I'm tired of thinking my SOP was crap and I should have drawn a picture of a cookie or something insane to get noticed Good news soon would be awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babbling Dweeb Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 Sorry for 200 posts in a row... I did call the admissions office, specifically I called NSGS Admissions office for graduate programs which should only be the following programs: MFA in Creative WritingMA in Media StudiesMA/MS in International AffairsMA in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages I asked if we should be expecting accept/reject letters this month or next month...the voice on the other end said "this month". You would have thought I could have asked her if they sent out letters for MA IA, but no I said thanks and hung up. So I know nothing more than I knew before the call, but somehow I feel better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeefugg Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 (edited) HAHA-- draw a picture of a cookie and fax it to them, asking them to attach it to your file as an addendum This just in at the Phil LV-- Acceptance to NSSR MA: Acceptance package via FedEx arrived today. Letter from Robert MacDonald, with a handwritten note (is this normal?). 1/3rd tuition waived with merit scholarship. Would love to go, but still can't afford it. *sigh*. No information that would help other applicants. Also, I'm sure you've seen the Phil MA rejection on the board Both by postal service Unfortunately, they do their decisions from both ends.. sending out the definite rejections and the dfeinite acceptances first. Then work their way to the middle of the pile ppl get acceptances in April if I have to wait that long, I will explode!!! IT HAS TO BE THIS WEEK!!! ahhhhh Edited March 15, 2010 by monkeefugg monkeefugg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babbling Dweeb Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 I'll have an aneurysm before April hits...so someone else can take my spot if that happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anxiousapplicant Posted March 15, 2010 Author Share Posted March 15, 2010 I'm on the verge of conniption as it is. Supposedly they mailed out letters for my program, but no one still has reported any results. I just want to get it over with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeefugg Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 OMG nervousness has reached singular heights death shall promptly ensue... monkeefugg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anxiousapplicant Posted March 16, 2010 Author Share Posted March 16, 2010 OMG nervousness has reached singular heights death shall promptly ensue... What is their problem? They've had since January 19th. Schools with Feb 1 deadlines have notified. Just get it over with already! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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