Montholon Posted February 7, 2012 Posted February 7, 2012 Any further word on Hopkins? I live in Baltimore and I've yet to hear anything- I thought I'd read somewhere that decisions were mailed around the 2nd?
TMP Posted February 7, 2012 Posted February 7, 2012 Oh, wait, it was a personalized e-mail from IU DGS? Oh good grief. I don't want another conversation with him where things just end on a sad note! They've cut back a lot in the last 5 years as a result of its efforts to fully-fund every single student while dealing with budget cuts. They first cut down to 20 students for 2010, all fully funded. For 2011, they cut back to about 12-15. Now... 10? Yikes. It's about time my subfield gets a spot for the last two years I've tried (and knowing that my POI there hasn't had a new graduate student in a while).
easybreesy9 Posted February 7, 2012 Posted February 7, 2012 Hi all! I'm aware that this is probably a repetitive question, but since I've read about 30 pages of this thread without seeing an answer, here goes: is no word (and no interview) from Yale at this point a clear sign of rejection? Sorry to bother you! /Can I just say that this forum is making me nostalgic for the days of college confidential back in high school? Was anyone else a big contributor to that huge pile of neuroses? Because I was. Ooops.
Kelkel Posted February 7, 2012 Posted February 7, 2012 Oh, wait, it was a personalized e-mail from IU DGS? Oh good grief. I don't want another conversation with him where things just end on a sad note! They've cut back a lot in the last 5 years as a result of its efforts to fully-fund every single student while dealing with budget cuts. They first cut down to 20 students for 2010, all fully funded. For 2011, they cut back to about 12-15. Now... 10? Yikes. It's about time my subfield gets a spot for the last two years I've tried (and knowing that my POI there hasn't had a new graduate student in a while). It was vaguely personalized, as opposed to "Dear Applicant". And I should hope that you don't get into a conversation with him, when it is a woman named Wendy! Good luck! You've proven yourself well worthy this cycle! I wouldn't worry too much!
crazedandinfused Posted February 7, 2012 Posted February 7, 2012 is no word (and no interview) from Yale at this point a clear sign of rejection? That's the working assumption........
Tigalily Posted February 7, 2012 Posted February 7, 2012 I know. I'm not giving up. I'm just sad if I wasted all that money applying to PhD programs when no PhD program will accept me. You know? Like I could have saved up for a couch or something. Sorry Kelkel. Don't give up yet though!
easybreesy9 Posted February 7, 2012 Posted February 7, 2012 That's the working assumption........ ok. thanks for the info. well...at least now i won't have to spend seven years in new haven??? blah.
dukelover50 Posted February 7, 2012 Posted February 7, 2012 (edited) Siiigghhh. I'm beginning to feel like I wasted a lot of money applying for PhD programs when they don't want me (yes, yes funded MA I remember). I wish someone would have told me not to bother and save up that money for two years down the line. Bah. I thought I wAs the only one trying for the third time, but I come to find that second time around alot of ppl here like me got a funded ma and are applying now while finishing up a funded ma. I was bummed at first but, then I realized Im in a FUNDED ma program and can try again this year. And now ppl with MAs are more prepared now than b4 for a PhD. No worries. You have somewhere to go at the end of this process. Edited February 7, 2012 by dukelover50
TMP Posted February 7, 2012 Posted February 7, 2012 Oh...well... that's new. I wonder if it's to my advantage or not? Keikei, keep your head up! I know it hurts... it does. Really does but it'll only make you stronger. I was just you, in the last two cycles. with a MA in my hand!
pugsley87 Posted February 7, 2012 Posted February 7, 2012 I'm not positive that no interview from Yale is a clear rejection, but I think it definitely leans that way. I guess this year Yale graduate school has decided that all top applicants (whatever that means) are to get interviewed by profs before getting formal admissions offers. I didn't get an interview there, so I'm thinking that at best, it's a wait list.
Kelkel Posted February 7, 2012 Posted February 7, 2012 Sigh, yeah, I still have two more shots at it this time, plus waiting until March to hear about the last MA. TMP, you show that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. I just hope in two years I'm not one out of between 300 and 600 competeing for less than 10 spots... BAH.
TMP Posted February 7, 2012 Posted February 7, 2012 Oh... my god. I just got an e-mail from IU and it's actually a rejection. Wow. Okay, having a new DGS was definitely not to my advantage. Now i don't have to decide between OSU and Indiana, which were my top choices! My job just got easier.
Safferz Posted February 7, 2012 Posted February 7, 2012 I just got into UPenn!!!!!! wikichic, LLajax, Kelkel and 1 other 4
A Finicky Bean Posted February 7, 2012 Posted February 7, 2012 Oh... my god. I just got an e-mail from IU and it's actually a rejection. Wow. Okay, having a new DGS was definitely not to my advantage. Now i don't have to decide between OSU and Indiana, which were my top choices! My job just got easier. I'm sorry, TMP. *hugs* Where are you in the alphabet? Man...am I next??
A Finicky Bean Posted February 7, 2012 Posted February 7, 2012 I just got into UPenn!!!!!! Yay! Some good news! Congrats, Safferz!!!!
Kelkel Posted February 7, 2012 Posted February 7, 2012 sorry! But you're right, no tough decision for you! (Unless UW gives you ten million dollars.)* *over estimate
emerald54 Posted February 7, 2012 Posted February 7, 2012 Safferz, so many congratulations! That's amazing news. How did you find out?!
pugsley87 Posted February 7, 2012 Posted February 7, 2012 Sorry TMP. Glad you have some awesome offers to consider I just got into UPenn!!!!!! Congrats, Safferz! How'd you find out?
wikichic Posted February 7, 2012 Posted February 7, 2012 (edited) Any further word on Hopkins? I live in Baltimore and I've yet to hear anything- I thought I'd read somewhere that decisions were mailed around the 2nd? I want to go out on a limb and say that most people from Hopkins have been notified if they are either accepted or on the wait list. It seems that the people who are accepted or wait listed have been notified via e-mail, while the rejections are coming via snail mail. I wouldn't count yourself out quite yet, though, especially if you're in the Baltimore area and you haven't received anything in the mail. Good luck! Edited February 7, 2012 by wikichic
TMP Posted February 7, 2012 Posted February 7, 2012 Congrats, Safferz!!! I don't know.. this just came to a shock. I was hoping that after two waitlists, the committee might just actually reward me with an acceptance. I think it'll take a little time to get rid of this sting.
crazedandinfused Posted February 7, 2012 Posted February 7, 2012 (edited) Safferz!!!!!!!! Congrats!!! TMP, That is REALLY friggin crazy. You'd think at the very least that they would wait list you..... Whatever. You have many other options Edited February 7, 2012 by crazedandinfused
bjett003 Posted February 7, 2012 Posted February 7, 2012 Just got the dreaded email from Indiana...same form letter that I assume everyone else received...10 spots for 300 applicants...
A Finicky Bean Posted February 7, 2012 Posted February 7, 2012 Just got the dreaded email from Indiana...same form letter that I assume everyone else received...10 spots for 300 applicants... Where are you in the alphabet? I'm just wondering if I am next...
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