Lighthouse Lana Posted March 11, 2021 Posted March 11, 2021 2 minutes ago, Shake829 said: From what I saw on the results page, someone was told that Syracuse would be sending results this week. But watch it not happen . . . LOL honestly I'd bet money that we don't hear A PEEP from Rochester, Syracuse or UCSB this week. They're either just trying to appease us with false promises or they don't have their collective shits together. In both cases, I AM NOT AMUSED. ...also me secretly hoping that by putting this statement into the world, the app decision gods will look favorably upon us... sadevilminion 1
Shake829 Posted March 11, 2021 Posted March 11, 2021 8 minutes ago, Lighthouse Lana said: LOL honestly I'd bet money that we don't hear A PEEP from Rochester, Syracuse or UCSB this week. They're either just trying to appease us with false promises or they don't have their collective shits together. In both cases, I AM NOT AMUSED. ...also me secretly hoping that by putting this statement into the world, the app decision gods will look favorably upon us... I think is Syracuse is one of the few schools that has not made any decisions at all. (Unless those who were admitted do not post to Gradcafe). I think Rochester is just trolling at this point. That supposed one-two day wait is going on to a week! I didn’t apply to Santa Barbara, so I have no input on this one! But Fordham is the another that I’m waiting on. Lighthouse Lana 1
sabelat Posted March 11, 2021 Posted March 11, 2021 Guys, my app in UofR's portal is still in review. This is driving me crazy! Every day I come up with a different theory, is it because I applied on the day of the deadline? Is it because I am an international applicant and my country is the #1 threat to the world with a new variant of the virus because of our crazy ass negationist president? I don't know anything anymore... Magic Lantern and Lighthouse Lana 2
brockdenbrown802 Posted March 11, 2021 Posted March 11, 2021 24 minutes ago, Shake829 said: I think is Syracuse is one of the few schools that has not made any decisions at all. (Unless those who were admitted do not post to Gradcafe). I think Rochester is just trolling at this point. That supposed one-two day wait is going on to a week! I didn’t apply to Santa Barbara, so I have no input on this one! But Fordham is the another that I’m waiting on. Also still waiting on Fordham! I saw acceptances a while back, which makes me nervous, but I'm beginning to wonder what's up!
Lighthouse Lana Posted March 11, 2021 Posted March 11, 2021 37 minutes ago, sabelat said: Guys, my app in UofR's portal is still in review. This is driving me crazy! Every day I come up with a different theory, is it because I applied on the day of the deadline? Is it because I am an international applicant and my country is the #1 threat to the world with a new variant of the virus because of our crazy ass negationist president? I don't know anything anymore... I wouldn't read too much into your situation! I also got my app in right under the wire. Idk I think they're just procrastinating... I find the whole system really odd and I doubt they would keep half of the applicants in suspense "just because."
Magic Lantern Posted March 11, 2021 Posted March 11, 2021 37 minutes ago, sabelat said: Guys, my app in UofR's portal is still in review. This is driving me crazy! Every day I come up with a different theory, is it because I applied on the day of the deadline? Is it because I am an international applicant and my country is the #1 threat to the world with a new variant of the virus because of our crazy ass negationist president? I don't know anything anymore... Sending you love and support! I'm also an international student with many theories about why I haven't heard back from certain programs. Maybe they have some secret invisible waitlists, who knows. At this point I just don't care anymore (jk, I still do care lol). Lighthouse Lana and kirbs005 2
sabelat Posted March 11, 2021 Posted March 11, 2021 3 minutes ago, Lighthouse Lana said: I wouldn't read too much into your situation! I also got my app in right under the wire. Idk I think they're just procrastinating... I find the whole system really odd and I doubt they would keep half of the applicants in suspense "just because." 2 minutes ago, Magic Lantern said: Sending you love and support! I'm also an international student with many theories about why I haven't heard back from certain programs. Maybe they have some secret invisible waitlists, who knows. At this point I just don't care anymore (jk, I still do care lol). Thanks for the support!! I try not to care but it is always on the back of my head. This forum helps a lot during the wait Lighthouse Lana 1
Lighthouse Lana Posted March 11, 2021 Posted March 11, 2021 OKAY NOW IT'S RIDICULOUS. Did anyone else look at the U Rochester portal to find not just one hyperlink that says "Decision Released," BUT TWO?! Both go nowhere. I let out a scary laugh when I saw it.
Shake829 Posted March 11, 2021 Posted March 11, 2021 10 minutes ago, Lighthouse Lana said: OKAY NOW IT'S RIDICULOUS. Did anyone else look at the U Rochester portal to find not just one hyperlink that says "Decision Released," BUT TWO?! Both go nowhere. I let out a scary laugh when I saw it. I WAS JUST COMING TO ASK THIS LMAO
Shake829 Posted March 11, 2021 Posted March 11, 2021 12 minutes ago, Lighthouse Lana said: OKAY NOW IT'S RIDICULOUS. Did anyone else look at the U Rochester portal to find not just one hyperlink that says "Decision Released," BUT TWO?! Both go nowhere. I let out a scary laugh when I saw it. I can’t help but wonder if they waitlisted but then changed their mind LOL
Lighthouse Lana Posted March 11, 2021 Posted March 11, 2021 1 minute ago, Shake829 said: I can’t help but wonder if they waitlisted but then changed their mind LOL I wonder if they're playing with us because we're the two who reached out to them LOL. Obviously just kidding BUT DAMN THIS IS MEAN.
Shake829 Posted March 11, 2021 Posted March 11, 2021 Just now, Lighthouse Lana said: I wonder if they're playing with us because we're the two who reached out to them LOL. Obviously just kidding BUT DAMN THIS IS MEAN. I just imagine them sitting together and one saying, “Hey, you know what would be funny? If we put two empty decision portals instead of one!!” Lighthouse Lana 1
Shake829 Posted March 11, 2021 Posted March 11, 2021 6 minutes ago, Lighthouse Lana said: I wonder if they're playing with us because we're the two who reached out to them LOL. Obviously just kidding BUT DAMN THIS IS MEAN. Someone just posted a rejection . . . I think it’s finally coming! Lighthouse Lana 1
sabelat Posted March 11, 2021 Posted March 11, 2021 OH WELL, I just got a rejection with the offer for the MA program. At least I have an answer! And the portal was never updated, still says in review over there. I hope you guys get in! Lighthouse Lana 1
Shake829 Posted March 11, 2021 Posted March 11, 2021 19 minutes ago, sabelat said: OH WELL, I just got a rejection with the offer for the MA program. At least I have an answer! And the portal was never updated, still says in review over there. I hope you guys get in! That explains things. Congrats!
Shake829 Posted March 11, 2021 Posted March 11, 2021 2 hours ago, brockdenbrown802 said: Also still waiting on Fordham! I saw acceptances a while back, which makes me nervous, but I'm beginning to wonder what's up! I just found a rejection on my portal. No email though. You should check for an update, too. Good luck
brockdenbrown802 Posted March 12, 2021 Posted March 12, 2021 15 hours ago, Shake829 said: I just found a rejection on my portal. No email though. You should check for an update, too. Good luck haha, thank you!! The email from Gradcafe was below a notification from Fordham. Also rejected, but like... credit to whoever wrote that rejection email, lol. 2 waitlists for me this season - staying positive, both programs I am really invested in! If not, next year it is. Good luck everyone!!! kirbs005, Lighthouse Lana, kitties and 2 others 5
Lighthouse Lana Posted March 12, 2021 Posted March 12, 2021 19 hours ago, Shake829 said: Someone just posted a rejection . . . I think it’s finally coming! ...or not lol
Shake829 Posted March 12, 2021 Posted March 12, 2021 19 minutes ago, Lighthouse Lana said: ...or not lol I’ve given up at this point lol. It’ll come when we don’t expect it to. I feel that a rejection is coming. But it seems that they’re just separating rejections based on who has an MA and who doesn’t, as all the rejections so far have been referred to their MA program. I assume that all who haven’t heard back yet have an MA. Lighthouse Lana 1
kitties Posted March 12, 2021 Posted March 12, 2021 UCSB finally decided to put us out of our misery...how benevolent. That was also the shortest rejection letter I've ever read. kirbs005, sabelat and Lighthouse Lana 3
mashatheicebear Posted March 15, 2021 Posted March 15, 2021 Anyone have any insight on the whole secret waitlist thing? I applied to one PhD program in Lit and have heard nothing, but I know they have already sent out both rejections and acceptances. I reached out once and was told I should hear in late March but everyone else heard in early February. Not sure what exactly that means, but it has been suggested that maybe I'm on an unofficial waitlist. Are any of you aware of or familiar with this process? Thanks!
Ada2021 Posted March 15, 2021 Posted March 15, 2021 (edited) Anyone declining Tufts? I was placed on their wait list. I know it is an incredibly small program. Edited March 15, 2021 by Ada2021
Bopie5 Posted March 15, 2021 Posted March 15, 2021 I've just declined my offer at Davis, and also removed myself from CUNY's waitlist. Hope this helps someone! kirbs005, Kaharim, Doc Sportello and 3 others 6
Austin Anderson Posted March 15, 2021 Posted March 15, 2021 Thanks for the update Bopie5! I am also waitlisted at CUNY, and that is my top choice. I am waitlisted at UConn and Delaware as well, so if anyone is planning on rejecting an offer at any of these programs, that would be amazing to know. Best of luck to everyone else on this painful waitlist game! brockdenbrown802 and Bopie5 2
Austin Anderson Posted March 15, 2021 Posted March 15, 2021 Any updates from Penn State? I haven't heard anything yet, and I cant tell if their acceptance have already gone out?
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