2011 Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Claiming the Chicago acceptance. E-mail from the department chair with invitation to admit weekend March 31st ~ April 1st. Congratulations! TIme to freak out for the rest of us... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balderdash Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Well, it looks like it's another rejection for me, then. Psh, who wants to live in Chicago anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slacktivist Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Hoping for Maryland, too. They're my best research fit, though I am happy with the offers I've received. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
informationbomb Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Any of the Chicago admits in Theory? Seems that only comparative folk got accepted so far. Also, is Berkeley *still* sending out acceptances? Anyone claiming the comparative acceptance from today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yinumzhou` Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Any of the Chicago admits in Theory? Seems that only comparative folk got accepted so far. Also, is Berkeley *still* sending out acceptances? Anyone claiming the comparative acceptance from today? It seems that Berkeley didn't send a bunch of acceptances at a time, or there should have been more posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EliAle Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Any of the Chicago admits in Theory? Seems that only comparative folk got accepted so far. Also, is Berkeley *still* sending out acceptances? Anyone claiming the comparative acceptance from today? I guess. I haven't seen IR for either of them. Psh, who wants to live in Chicago anyway. I like Chicago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtncffts Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 I'm sort of beginning to regret applying to so many schools, in the sense that it's going to feel A LOT worse if I don't get in anywhere. If I had only applied to a few, I could always tell myself that I would've gotten in if I had applied to a few more. But if I'm rejected from all eleven schools this time, I really have to rethink what I want to do with my career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPhoenix Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Anyone know if Ohio State and UCLA have sent all of their acceptances? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sorashinobi Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Given that it is 10:30 where I am I have early class tomorrow I am now faced with the dilemma of staring at my inbox for my Chicago rejection or attempting to go to sleep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPhoenix Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 I'm putting my hoping on UMD and GSU too,JPhoneix. What is your area of interest? Im wanting to do race and ethnicity in American politics. ohsnap 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugbear Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 I'm sort of beginning to regret applying to so many schools, in the sense that it's going to feel A LOT worse if I don't get in anywhere. If I had only applied to a few, I could always tell myself that I would've gotten in if I had applied to a few more. But if I'm rejected from all eleven schools this time, I really have to rethink what I want to do with my career. I'm thinking exactly the opposite. I really regret not applying to more than 7. I can think of one or two more that would have been a decent fit. With more schools, I'd have a better chance of getting in *somewhere*....right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtncffts Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 I'm thinking exactly the opposite. I really regret not applying to more than 7. I can think of one or two more that would have been a decent fit. With more schools, I'd have a better chance of getting in *somewhere*....right? That's exactly my point. If, say, you had applied to one or two more, and you were still rejected from every one, wouldn't it be a lot worse than knowing (or telling yourself) that you could have gotten in if only you had? I think that the hope of "there's always next year" is greater if you knew you could have done more, than, as in my case, I feel like I've done all I could this time, and would really feel like I'm just not cut out for this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slacktivist Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 What is your area of interest? Im wanting to do race and ethnicity in American politics. Me, too. It's a real strength of the department. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count de Monet Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Well, it looks like it's another rejection for me, then. Psh, who wants to live in Chicago anyway. it's my understanding that last year, due to budget restraints, Chicago cut their admits in half. I doubt much has changed since last year. I'd be willing to bet that it would be easier to get into Harvard than Chicago at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweater Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Anyone have any details on one of MSU admits? What region does the comparative admit study? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GopherGrad Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Sweet. That means I can expect the dings from Chicago and Berkeley any day now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtncffts Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 (edited) I just posted my rejection from Ohio State. Checked on website half an hour ago, said nothing, just checked, says not admitted. it's my understanding that last year, due to budget restraints, Chicago cut their admits in half. I doubt much has changed since last year. I'd be willing to bet that it would be easier to get into Harvard than Chicago at this point. I really wish this kind of information were openly available, and that departments were upfront about their budget cuts as it affects their admissions process. EDIT: On another note, my MA graduation was finally approved by the Faculty. It was simply procedural, since the requirements were satisfied a long time ago, but at least it provides a little joy. Edited February 14, 2011 by wtncffts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannabee Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Anyone claim the latest Maryland acceptance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polisciphd Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Anyone heard from Rochester, MSU, or Illinois yet? Illinois notified its admits the week before last Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugbear Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 That's exactly my point. If, say, you had applied to one or two more, and you were still rejected from every one, wouldn't it be a lot worse than knowing (or telling yourself) that you could have gotten in if only you had? I think that the hope of "there's always next year" is greater if you knew you could have done more, than, as in my case, I feel like I've done all I could this time, and would really feel like I'm just not cut out for this. Hmm, I do see your point. There are still some things I feel I could have done better, so that gives me more hope for next year if I (God forbid) strike out this year. But an important thing to remember is that how much effort you put into it is just one factor. I'm pretty confident in saying that at this level, most of us are competent in our fields and could do solid research (especially if you take into account the self-selection of a website geared toward uber-nerds). As a result, once you get past the handful of obvious super-stars, there's a pretty significant element of chance to it for the rest of us. Who was on the committee this year, what the department's financial situation was, etc etc potentially ad infinitum. When the rejection letters say that it was difficult to choose from so many qualified candidates, they are not necessarily lying. So not only do you need to put forward your best effort, you need to also have that effort align with favourable circumstances. Because of that, I'd say that you shouldn't give up even if you strike out. Try again to make sure you account for that factor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slacktivist Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 (edited) Hmm, I do see your point. There are still some things I feel I could have done better, so that gives me more hope for next year if I (God forbid) strike out this year. But an important thing to remember is that how much effort you put into it is just one factor. I'm pretty confident in saying that at this level, most of us are competent in our fields and could do solid research (especially if you take into account the self-selection of a website geared toward uber-nerds). As a result, once you get past the handful of obvious super-stars, there's a pretty significant element of chance to it for the rest of us. Who was on the committee this year, what the department's financial situation was, etc etc potentially ad infinitum. When the rejection letters say that it was difficult to choose from so many qualified candidates, they are not necessarily lying. So not only do you need to put forward your best effort, you need to also have that effort align with favourable circumstances. Because of that, I'd say that you shouldn't give up even if you strike out. Try again to make sure you account for that factor. There's no use worrying about stochastic processes! At least, that's what I try to tell myself. Edited February 14, 2011 by slacktivist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
explodingstressball Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 A moment of levity: Anyone have any fun Valentine's Day dates planned? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtncffts Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Hmm, I do see your point. There are still some things I feel I could have done better, so that gives me more hope for next year if I (God forbid) strike out this year. But an important thing to remember is that how much effort you put into it is just one factor. I'm pretty confident in saying that at this level, most of us are competent in our fields and could do solid research (especially if you take into account the self-selection of a website geared toward uber-nerds). As a result, once you get past the handful of obvious super-stars, there's a pretty significant element of chance to it for the rest of us. Who was on the committee this year, what the department's financial situation was, etc etc potentially ad infinitum. When the rejection letters say that it was difficult to choose from so many qualified candidates, they are not necessarily lying. So not only do you need to put forward your best effort, you need to also have that effort align with favourable circumstances. Because of that, I'd say that you shouldn't give up even if you strike out. Try again to make sure you account for that factor. Thanks. I certainly realize the element of 'chance' in this whole process, and in a way I guess it's comforting. It's also somewhat discouraging, though, because if there's that much 'luck' involved, there's really no assurances were I to try again that it would be any better. I think I'm being overly pessimistic right now, and just need to think about something else, but it's hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPhoenix Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 A moment of levity: Anyone have any fun Valentine's Day dates planned? Screw valentines day, this is monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
explodingstressball Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Screw valentines day, this is monday. Monday, bloody Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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