jk25 Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 (edited) I did 6 applications and now I am beginning to think it was not enough. One of my programmes has already started accepting people (so far I am not one of them.) Starting to panic a bit. Edited January 27, 2021 by jk25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lacroixluvr69 Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 1 hour ago, jk25 said: I did 6 applications and now I am beginning to think it was not enough. One of my programmes has already started accepting people (so far I am not one of them.) Starting to panic a bit. I did 7 PhD and 2 MPP apps. So far I can assume 4 PhD rejections. The panic is extremely real. jk25 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jk25 Posted January 27, 2021 Author Share Posted January 27, 2021 1 minute ago, lacroixluvr69 said: I did 7 PhD and 2 MPP apps. So far I can assume 4 PhD rejections. The panic is extremely real. It is unbearable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsflantastic Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 Since HGSE wasn't accepting anyone this year, I did... one. But that one is a really good match for me (I just hope they can see that!). It really depends on what you're looking for in a program. The good news is that searching for results is super easy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxfire123 Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 I mean, I’ve been recommended both cycles to submit 10+ applications but never followed the advice. I considered it for a while this year but ultimately decided not to and finished with eight applications. I think “the right number” depends most on your situation! Applications take so much time, energy, and money, so you have to take all of those into consideration. For me, because I have a full-time job and started my applications quite late this cycle, I thought spreading my eggs across 10+ baskets would hurt me more than submitting eight that I could feel more confident about. I feel the panic more now, too, since I have fewer cards in the game. But I’m trying to remind myself that it was a deliberate choice that I knew was right for me at the time. The other upside is that when (not if) you get your good news, it’ll up your success rate by a lot!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toyo Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 I looked for places that are suitable for my research goals (shared interests with faculty, program specifications, etc.) So I have only applied to 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOCW_Noel Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 I only applied to one school, so I’m nervous. Best of luck to you all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PenelopeWaiting43 Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 7 hours ago, SOCW_Noel said: I only applied to one school, so I’m nervous. Best of luck to you all! I'm nervous with 8 applications ?. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOCW_Noel Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 1 hour ago, gnina said: I'm nervous with 8 applications ?. Good luck! You got this! I’m sweating. ? I’m constantly checking my email and portal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvolvedGradBlog Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 I'll do a full blog post about this at some point, but I think that the number of applications you submit could(should?) be based on how strong your application is, and how selective your desired schools are. If you've got your heart set on 1 school with an acceptance rate below 5%, you're setting yourself up for stress and disappointment. If you don't get in, you don't even really have enough data to decide how to proceed forward: it could be that your desired advisor is going on sabbatical, or that last year your concentration accepted 1 more student than usual, and this year it'll be one less. It could be that the lab you're trying to join was specifically looking for someone with psychometric research experience, and while you'd likely be accepted next year, this year you're rejected. More applications give you more data and also make it more likely that you'll get in somewhere. A win/win. Whatever you do, don't spend money and time on applying to schools that you're sure that you don't want to go to. ( For future applicants who end up reading this post) Personally, I applied to 5: 3 in the top 5, and two local programs with higher acceptance rates that wouldn't require me to move. SOCW_Noel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOCW_Noel Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 On 2/1/2021 at 7:24 AM, PenelopeWaiting43 said: I'm nervous with 8 applications ?. Good luck! Update: I just received an acceptance email! I’m thrilled! Best of luck to you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PenelopeWaiting43 Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 1 hour ago, SOCW_Noel said: Update: I just received an acceptance email! I’m thrilled! Best of luck to you! Congratulations!!! That's amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOCW_Noel Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 2 hours ago, PenelopeWaiting43 said: Congratulations!!! That's amazing! Thank you so much! ☺️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PenelopeWaiting43 Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 On 2/12/2021 at 11:16 PM, SOCW_Noel said: Update: I just received an acceptance email! I’m thrilled! Best of luck to you! Well, I have 2a/4r/2p so far :D SOCW_Noel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOCW_Noel Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 1 hour ago, PenelopeWaiting43 said: Well, I have 2a/4r/2p so far @PenelopeWaiting43Congratulations!!! Are you leaning towards any of the schools you received acceptances from?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PenelopeWaiting43 Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 9 hours ago, SOCW_Noel said: @PenelopeWaiting43Congratulations!!! Are you leaning towards any of the schools you received acceptances from?! Actually, I have already made my decision, and I'm thrilled! I am waiting a bit for the pending programs to proceed with the formalities. What about you? Did you accept your offer? SOCW_Noel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOCW_Noel Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 14 hours ago, PenelopeWaiting43 said: Actually, I have already made my decision, and I'm thrilled! I am waiting a bit for the pending programs to proceed with the formalities. What about you? Did you accept your offer? Awesome! So happy for you—congratulations! Yes, I accepted the very next day, haha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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