2021 Application Thread

[Manana]

On 4/9/2021 at 12:19 PM, Manana said:

I was just waitlisted by EUI. Actually received a bit of a weird, convoluted email, saying tat I had been accepted but due to the low amount of international student grants I had been placed on the reserve list. So essentially waitlisted

So in a bit of a delayed reaction I have realized maybe I should reply to this email? I mean they didn't ask for a reply for me but maybe it's the proper thing to do? Would appreciate any advice on that. I get so confused when it gets to email etiquette sometimes, especially in other cultures.

[Manana]

Also can I just vent- I have been accepted to three programs but don't have news about funding from either. I thought the second time around would be easier because I have the experience and much lower expectations, but I still find myself extremely anxious and having a hard time dealing with so much uncertainty. Especially as going to any of these programs means moving to a foreign country (and continent) so it's... a bit of a big thing to find out last minute.

Edited April 14, 2021 by Manana

[sonnybunny]

21 hours ago, QuarantineQuail said:

Just my opinion--I know it's hard, but I would just wait until after the 15th. They'll know whether they can offer you anything then.

Thank you! Haven't heard yet, but fingers crossed.

[flowersandcoffee]

Happy 15th April!! Fingers crossed some of us get off a waitlist next week!

[sonnybunny]

Has anyone received an acceptance off the waitlist today?

[Sleepless in skellefteå]

I was just admitted to the University of Toronto history M.A. Really honored, but I feel like it is a bit unfortunate that they send out acceptances on April 16 when the acceptance deadline for most of my American applications was April 15. 

[flowersandcoffee]

On 4/16/2021 at 6:29 AM, sonnybunny said:

Has anyone received an acceptance off the waitlist today?

I think it’s a little early. I reckon this week we should see some movement. Where are you on the waitlist? Best of luck!! 

[Maciel]

@MananaRegarding the EUI, I am in the same situation. I think you should reply to the email. I did it and I think we have a chance. They are trying to find funding for those admitted as international students. However, they don't say anything about the deadline for an answer about our case.

[Manana]

40 minutes ago, Maciel said:

@MananaRegarding the EUI, I am in the same situation. I think you should reply to the email. I did it and I think we have a chance. They are trying to find funding for those admitted as international students. However, they don't say anything about the deadline for an answer about our case.

Thank you! I have written to them now. Here's hoping we will be classmates this fall

[Maciel]

2 minutes ago, Manana said:

Thank you! I have written to them now. Here's hoping we will be classmates this fall

I think a good question would be until when they can tell us if they got the funding or not, but I really hope to see you and my classmates in Florence. 

[flowersandcoffee]

Anyone heard anything about waitlists? How does it work from here onwards? If they can’t accept you do you get a rejection? 

[bakeseal]

I *just* received an offer from Berkeley from their waitlist. I am absolutely thrilled, but also extremely stressed. I don't have the funding details yet, just word from my POI that I'd be receiving the official offer either tonight or tomorrow. 

I had really gotten ready to take the Oxford offer and vibe in England for a year. But now I have a real decision to make! It's very stressful but I feel extremely lucky to have these choices, after everything that's happened this year. 

If anyone has any advice, I'd welcome it. 

[dr. t]

34 minutes ago, bakeseal said:

If anyone has any advice, I'd welcome it. 

Is Berkeley offering you the $17k funding package or the $28k funding package?

[bakeseal]

14 minutes ago, dr. telkanuru said:

Is Berkeley offering you the $17k funding package or the $28k funding package?

So, this is still an open question. I haven't received the formal offer (I think I'll be getting it in the morning), so I think my decision will come down to whether or not they actually offer me a livable amount. 

[dr. t]

19 minutes ago, bakeseal said:

I think my decision will come down to whether or not they actually offer me a livable amount. 

This is wisdom.

It will probably be the departmental (i.e. smaller) funding package, just fyi.

[TMP]

1 hour ago, bakeseal said:

I *just* received an offer from Berkeley from their waitlist. I am absolutely thrilled, but also extremely stressed. I don't have the funding details yet, just word from my POI that I'd be receiving the official offer either tonight or tomorrow. 

I had really gotten ready to take the Oxford offer and vibe in England for a year. But now I have a real decision to make! It's very stressful but I feel extremely lucky to have these choices, after everything that's happened this year. 

If anyone has any advice, I'd welcome it. 

Congrats on this unofficial offer.  I'd se what the funding package looks like.  I would ALSO communicate that you have a full funding offer to attend Oxford for a year and see how they react.  $17K is definitely UNLIVABLE in the SF Bay Area. $28K is pushing it, but I'd consult the funding spreadsheet to see if that's typical.

[boydivision]

Does anyone think it would be fair to say that by now the time for waitlist offers has expired, given it's more than ten days past April 15th, or is there still a chance? Do applicants usually get notified if the waitlist is being closed or if they won't be taken off it? Thanks all.

[dr. t]

You can always reach out to ask.

[bakeseal]

On 4/21/2021 at 11:13 PM, TMP said:

Congrats on this unofficial offer.  I'd se what the funding package looks like.  I would ALSO communicate that you have a full funding offer to attend Oxford for a year and see how they react.  $17K is definitely UNLIVABLE in the SF Bay Area. $28K is pushing it, but I'd consult the funding spreadsheet to see if that's typical.

I had already communicated the info about Oxford-- after which they offered me a spot in the program, but I can't defer the spot for a year. 

The offer they gave was for 26,000/year + 4,000 in summer funding each year. Which seems to be par for the course in their department, after talking with other grad students in the history department. They've only given me 24 hours to decide, but I think I'm going to accept the offer. Berkeley's a great program, and I've gotten much better vibes from faculty and students at Berkeley than from those I've spoken with at Oxford. 

[dr. t]

7 hours ago, bakeseal said:

The offer they gave was for 26,000/year + 4,000 in summer funding each year.

This isn't terrible, and it's probably the right decision to accept, but I currently get paid $30k to live in Providence, RI. 

[4everstudent]

Officially rejected from Berkeley this morning. Probably one of the most frustrating and emotionally draining things to deal with. Felt like I had been jerked around for months on the waitlist just to be rejected. 

[dr. t]

3 hours ago, 4everstudent said:

 Felt like I had been jerked around for months on the waitlist just to be rejected. 

Well, that's a lovely one sentence summary of academia.