Polisci882 Posted February 13 Posted February 13 2 hours ago, ashafrash said: sorry if this has been asked before, but is the general consensus to not email about applications? I thought I heard something like that but want to ask before emailing one of my schools. thanks!! As difficult as this waiting process is, the general wisdom is to not email about applications. Hang in there! nyalagyal 1
Trinh Nguyen Posted February 13 Posted February 13 16 hours ago, Ir2024 said: Claiming the GMU acceptance. Randomly checked the portal and saw an update. I have yet to hear anything about funding though. IR subfield. Hey congrats! IR subfield at GMU here too! I didn't see any funding info in the admission package also.
barthestow Posted February 13 Posted February 13 13 hours ago, ashafrash said: sorry if this has been asked before, but is the general consensus to not email about applications? I thought I heard something like that but want to ask before emailing one of my schools. thanks!! it doesn't hurt to write an email of inquiry in a professional manner. but most likely the school will ask you to keep waiting.
miss-walker Posted February 13 Posted February 13 Is anyone claiming the John Hopkins acceptance? charlie_k and nyalagyal 2
nyalagyal Posted February 14 Posted February 14 20 hours ago, m82a said: Anybody claiming waitlist from UMich Public Policy + PoliSci PhD? Hoping to hear back soon. In the same boat as you
Palmier Posted February 14 Posted February 14 Hi, I see many rejections from Columbia on gradcafe. But I still don't get any email (rejection/ waitlist). Does anyone know what this means Thank you!
platosman Posted February 14 Posted February 14 4 minutes ago, Palmier said: Hi, I see many rejections from Columbia on gradcafe. But I still don't get any email (rejection/ waitlist). Does anyone know what this means Thank you! It was a generic email to check the portal so if you've already checked there: "You may view the update by logging in to the online application here. In the “Status Update” section of your Application Status page, please click on “View Update.” A new browser window will appear with your decision letter. If you do not see the letter, contact us at gsas-admissions@columbia.edu with the subject line “Missing Decision Letter.” In the body of the email, please include your full name and your Applicant ID number." Maybe try emailing them if you still can't see a letter? Unrelated but I got rejected lol.
platosman Posted February 14 Posted February 14 1 hour ago, Palmier said: Hi, I see many rejections from Columbia on gradcafe. But I still don't get any email (rejection/ waitlist). Does anyone know what this means Thank you! Did you check the portal? Should be a "View update" button. If nothing, the generic email which told me to check the portal said if you can't view your letter email gsas-admissions@columbia.edu with the subject "Missing Decision Letter" and include your app number from the portal and a kind, short message. Good luck! Btw I got rejected lol
Polisci882 Posted February 14 Posted February 14 2 hours ago, Palmier said: Hi, I see many rejections from Columbia on gradcafe. But I still don't get any email (rejection/ waitlist). Does anyone know what this means Thank you! It could mean any of the three decisions (you could still be admitted, waitlisted, or denied). PhD programs seemingly release decisions how they want to, when they want to.
Palmier Posted February 14 Posted February 14 7 minutes ago, Polisci882 said: It could mean any of the three decisions (you could still be admitted, waitlisted, or denied). PhD programs seemingly release decisions how they want to, when they want to. 😂 I prefer they reject me ASAP! 24App 1
Palmier Posted February 14 Posted February 14 2 hours ago, platosman said: Did you check the portal? Should be a "View update" button. If nothing, the generic email which told me to check the portal said if you can't view your letter email gsas-admissions@columbia.edu with the subject "Missing Decision Letter" and include your app number from the portal and a kind, short message. Good luck! Btw I got rejected lol yes, I have checked the portal. Nothing has changed. No "Status Update" section. I will wait for the rejection 😂
Ag9101 Posted February 14 Posted February 14 Claiming second waitlist from MIT... it's odd that they released those first but what do I know
JPYSD Posted February 14 Posted February 14 Let's see if some universities "have some roses" for us today, after it has been rather quiet the past days 🙂 isaac.w, curtsyingking, london_boy and 4 others 7
miss-walker Posted February 14 Posted February 14 Did anyone receive that information session invitation from Univesity of Florida?
vadis Posted February 14 Posted February 14 While it is quiet... I'm travelling soon to go to a visitation day for one of the programs I was accepted to. I don't have the full schedule yet, but it looks like I will get to meet with faculty and current students, tour campus, and whatnot. I'm trying to figure out how to prepare and what to pack (they aren't paying for checked luggage lol). Has anyone been to one of these visits, and if so do you have any advice on what to ask, what to wear (are these things pretty formal, or is business casual ok), etc? There is some good advice a few pages back about questions for the faculty/dept chair, but I need the scoop on how to make a good impression and get the info I need 🙃 allaprima, london_boy, miss-walker and 1 other 2 2
Polisci882 Posted February 14 Posted February 14 Does anyone have insight into what the faculty meetings on admitted student visitation weekends are for? I have a visit to a program this weekend and part of it is meeting with faculty. I assume it’s more of a casual chat and not an interview, considering I’ve been accepted already. vadis 1
Polisci882 Posted February 14 Posted February 14 35 minutes ago, vadis said: While it is quiet... I'm travelling soon to go to a visitation day for one of the programs I was accepted to. I don't have the full schedule yet, but it looks like I will get to meet with faculty and current students, tour campus, and whatnot. I'm trying to figure out how to prepare and what to pack (they aren't paying for checked luggage lol). Has anyone been to one of these visits, and if so do you have any advice on what to ask, what to wear (are these things pretty formal, or is business casual ok), etc? There is some good advice a few pages back about questions for the faculty/dept chair, but I need the scoop on how to make a good impression and get the info I need 🙃 I think the dress is more business casual (not especially formal, but also not informal). I’m a male, so I’m planning to pack button up/polo shirts and pants. Pack comfortable walking shoes too, as you’ll likely be on your feet for much of the day
sxrahkate Posted February 14 Posted February 14 Claiming UF acceptance! Great start to Valentine's Day ❤️ Infinity203 and nyalagyal 2
miss-walker Posted February 14 Posted February 14 28 minutes ago, sxrahkate said: Claiming UF acceptance! Great start to Valentine's Day ❤️ Congrats!! How were you informed of the decision?
amp2324 Posted February 14 Posted February 14 40 minutes ago, tired999 said: are we expecting cornell today? i'm expecting cornell sometime next week, but i saw someone a few days ago say that they expected cornell today so idk
platosman Posted February 14 Posted February 14 48 minutes ago, tired999 said: are we expecting cornell today? 5 minutes ago, amp2324 said: i'm expecting cornell sometime next week, but i saw someone a few days ago say that they expected cornell today so idk Out of the Past 5 years Cornell has released on 2/14 twice, 2/16 twice, and 2/22 once, which was the 4th Monday of Feb if I recall right. So, I'm expecting odds are today or Friday ~80% and if not its gotta be Monday. Top choice for me if you couldn't tell lol amp2324 1
amp2324 Posted February 14 Posted February 14 1 minute ago, platosman said: Out of the Past 5 years Cornell has released on 2/14 twice, 2/16 twice, and 2/22 once, which was the 4th Monday of Feb if I recall right. So, I'm expecting odds are today or Friday ~80% and if not its gotta be Monday. Top choice for me if you couldn't tell lol Well good luck to you!!! I tend to err on the side of caution and assume i'll have to wait longer- that way I can be pleasantly surprised if I hear back sooner lol
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