trytostay Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 (edited) 21 minutes ago, spatial_person said: embarrassed to say I called Yale GSAS............. "Are applications for the English Department still under review?" "Yes" See guys? Yale procrastinates, too. Stars: they’re just like us! Edited February 21, 2019 by trytostay tacocat211, Fedallah, Englishandteamakesahappyme and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Englishandteamakesahappyme Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 Is there anyone here who can give an update on Northeastern? They sent out some rejections and a few interview/campus visits, but no acceptances yet (at least on the board). Does anyone know when these campus visits take place? Meanwhile, I haven't received any word. Any insight is appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew3957 Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 I was keeping my cool really well for the past three days and now I am too hyped. I need these three final results please!! I have started writing research proposals for three programs/projects in the UK and Norway and am having trouble throwing my heart into that without knowing for sure.... AHHHHHH! tacocat211 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tacocat211 Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 anyone else heard from UNC? there were those few acceptances and waitlists on the board, but it didn’t seem like everything went out at once? feeling a little anxious now, hoping this doesn’t mean rejections are next Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wordsworthian Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 I'm unfortunately unable to attend the scheduled visit dates for UW as I have a previously planned trip during that time. Are schools accommodating with visiting during times other than the scheduled days due to conflict / do you think they will be flexible with the travel grant if I fly out on a different day? Any advice or intel in this arena is much appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anonymouse124 Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 2 hours ago, trytostay said: See guys? Yale procrastinates, too. Stars: they’re just like us! Sweating. Any bets on when we'll hear back? I had it down as an informal rejection since the first acceptances a couple days ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anonymouse124 Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 2 minutes ago, The Wordsworthian said: I'm unfortunately unable to attend the scheduled visit dates for UW as I have a previously planned trip during that time. Are schools accommodating with visiting during times other than the scheduled days due to conflict / do you think they will be flexible with the travel grant if I fly out on a different day? Any advice or intel in this arena is much appreciated! Yes! Been lucky enough to get some invites and have been unable to make a few of them because of prior commitments. When I explained this to the different programs, all of them were extremely accommodating and put me in touch with whoever is in charge of scheduling. As far as travel grants go, I think that's mostly on a school-by-school basis (a couple have clearly stated that they do not offer travel reimbursements though they take care of accommodations and vice versa). I would definitely make sure to emphasize how much you want to go to these visits, but because of a prior commitment, you will be unable to do so. You would however, love to visit and learn more about the program at a later date if that is at all possible...etc. Hope that helps @The Wordsworthian ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rr732 Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 2 hours ago, Englishandteamakesahappyme said: Is there anyone here who can give an update on Northeastern? They sent out some rejections and a few interview/campus visits, but no acceptances yet (at least on the board). Does anyone know when these campus visits take place? Meanwhile, I haven't received any word. Any insight is appreciated! Ugh I was a rejection just an email to check portal. Maybe they send out acceptances all at once after they interview? Seems like there is hope for you at least! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Englishandteamakesahappyme Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 Just now, rr732 said: Ugh I was a rejection just an email to check portal. Maybe they send out acceptances all at once after they interview? Seems like there is hope for you at least! Thanks for the reply. I suppose there’s a bit of hope. My portal still says “under committee review.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musmatatus Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 Just now, Anonymouse124 said: Yes! Been lucky enough to get some invites and have been unable to make a few of them because of prior commitments. When I explained this to the different programs, all of them were extremely accommodating and put me in touch with whoever is in charge of scheduling. As far as travel grants go, I think that's mostly on a school-by-school basis (a couple have clearly stated that they do not offer travel reimbursements though they take care of accommodations and vice versa). I would definitely make sure to emphasize how much you want to go to these visits, but because of a prior commitment, you will be unable to do so. You would however, love to visit and learn more about the program at a later date if that is at all possible...etc. Yes, definitely agree with this. Two of my offer letters explicitly mentioned that if we couldn't make the visit date that they would try to make alternate arrangements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wordsworthian Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 @Anonymouse124 That helps immensely. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaffeineCardigan Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 5 hours ago, LurkersGonnaLurk said: Sorry @CaffeineCardigan! I was shut out last year but learned so much in the process! I hope you did and will try again next year if you’re not too busy on that land! For what it’s worth I’ve been Googling plots of land all week b/c of our convo last week! Good luck with everything! Thank you! I have learned a good bit. I think trying next year when I'm not trying to finish my MA will let me have a much stronger application! I'm still really into the land idea! I'm stoked if more people start looking into it. Maybe I'll just start a humanities commune somewhere instead of reapplying! 5 hours ago, vondafkossum said: Bummer, dude. Will we see you next year? I'll be here; we can commiserate/cooperate in app dominate(ion), if you'd like! I think so! I'm still processing it and making a plan, but I know a PhD is what I want to do, so I'll likely be back! vondafkossum, trytostay and LurkersGonnaLurk 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arbie Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 @rr732 @Englishandteamakesahappyme My friend told me they received an acceptance email from Northeastern today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Englishandteamakesahappyme Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 50 minutes ago, arbie said: @rr732 @Englishandteamakesahappyme My friend told me they received an acceptance email from Northeastern today. That’s awesome! Still nothing for me, though. Maybe they send acceptances randomly over a few days. Not much info from previous years either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arbie Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 Just now, Englishandteamakesahappyme said: That’s awesome! Still nothing for me, though. Maybe they send acceptances randomly over a few days. Not much info from previous years either. I’m not actually sure. The letter seemed to come from the university and not the department, so idk how that factors in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stressbot3000 Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 Still silence from UVA. Did they lose my application or something? Rootbound and jillcicle 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Englishandteamakesahappyme Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 @arbie Oh I see. Thanks for the information! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amphilanthus Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 5 minutes ago, stressbot3000 said: Still silence from UVA. Did they lose my application or something? same. wish they’d rip the bandage off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stressbot3000 Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 1 minute ago, amphilanthus said: same. wish they’d rip the bandage off. Tbh I’m annoyed now. Also realized I didn’t ask to not be admitted to the MA so that could be the situation? But if I’ve learned anything over the past month it’s that I actually have no idea what’s going on and should stop guessing. havemybloodchild 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amphilanthus Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 Just now, stressbot3000 said: Tbh I’m annoyed now. Also realized I didn’t ask to not be admitted to the MA so that could be the situation? But if I’ve learned anything over the past month it’s that I actually have no idea what’s going on and should stop guessing. hm, i don’t remember what i said about the MA! i thought i asked not to be considered most places, but this weird silence does make me wonder if it’s something to do with that. feels like they sent out some of their rejections and then just kinda shrugged halfway through and went off to do something else. super frustrating! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildeingOut Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 Random question, maybe @Warelin would have some insight. Does anyone know how much age and professional experience matter in the PhD application process? For instance, would someone who's 23/24 be considered 'too young' for a program? Is professional experience (aside from TA'ing) necessary for PhD programs? Englishandteamakesahappyme 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musmatatus Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 1 minute ago, WildeingOut said: Random question, maybe @Warelin would have some insight. Does anyone know how much age and professional experience matter in the PhD application process? For instance, would someone who's 23/24 be considered 'too young' for a program? Is professional experience (aside from TA'ing) necessary for PhD programs? I know plenty of people who went straight from undergrad into PhD programs, so I don't think that's the case at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stressbot3000 Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 @WildeingOut im in my early twenties and have only worked retail and cafe jobs. I got in to a top program and never TA’d. So I don’t think it’s necessary! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cassidyaxx Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 4 minutes ago, WildeingOut said: Random question, maybe @Warelin would have some insight. Does anyone know how much age and professional experience matter in the PhD application process? For instance, would someone who's 23/24 be considered 'too young' for a program? Is professional experience (aside from TA'ing) necessary for PhD programs? I agree with sugilite. I'm coming out of undergrad and while I haven't been accepted outright to a PhD program yet, I was waitlisted at BU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warelin Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 5 minutes ago, WildeingOut said: Random question, maybe @Warelin would have some insight. Does anyone know how much age and professional experience matter in the PhD application process? For instance, would someone who's 23/24 be considered 'too young' for a program? Is professional experience (aside from TA'ing) necessary for PhD programs? My cohort is mixed. Half of us have MA degrees; half of us only have a Bachelor's degree. I don't think 23/24 is considered 'too young' for a program. I don't think TA'ing or adjuncting count much for PhD programs. It might be a nice 'bonus' but I don't think it'll make a difference to whether or not a program accepts you. Fit is still and will likely always be king when there are so many well qualified applicants applying. Fedallah 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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