Fall 2012 Applicant Chit Chat

[iequaljoan]

To anyone who's asked, the NYU History AdComm is meeting TODAY to finalize decisions. Should hear back by the end of the end of the week at the latest.

[Gene Parmesan]

It's definitely intimidating, but remember that you're in and that this professor is interested and impressed by *you*! And he/she is taking the time to talk and answer your questions about the program because the department agrees that you would be a great addition to their intellectual community. It helps you feel less small

I totally understand. Its hard to get out of the applicant mentality! This person doesn't seem cocky or authoritative at all, I just want to give my best impression that I can. Webcam would be nice, but they're out of town and don't want to ask too much.

Any thoughts on mentioning that the school is your top choice (only when it really is, of course)?

I'm definitely going to mention that the department attracts me because of the strong match in research interests with the faculty. It really is a perfect fit. And I plan to thank this professor for their interest in my research. I'm sure once we start talking it'll be fine. I just had one experience in a meeting with a POI where he sat down and said "ok what can I do for you?" I would ask a question, he'd answer in 10 seconds and say "OK, next?" BUT, I that was in the fall during the applicant stage so who knows..

[Gene Parmesan]

I'm sort of trying to anticipate awkward silence kind of moments, but it might never be the case. In person would be so much better but it just doesn't work the weekend of the visit. I've only heard amazing things about my POI. There's just a nagging feeling about having to impress and sell myself so I don't get seen as a mistake. Totally irrational, I know.

[RevolutionBlues]

I was just accepted by email to the University of Maryland MA program. There was no word on funding, and I realize they rarely fund their MA students, but it is a nice salve to ease the sting of a string of rejections.

[remenis]

Any thoughts on mentioning that the school is your top choice (only when it really is, of course)?

No issue with telling them that - if they've given you the funding information. If they're still working on getting your funding package together, don't mention it in case they give you a lower offer thinking you'll still want to go because it's your top choice.

[PhillyPhan896]

Hi everyone...anyone else here apply to UNC-CH? I'm waitlisted...bleh. It's my top choice, so I hope I get in! Curious to know if anyone else has been waitlisted, accepted, rejected, etc. or received any other news.

Thanks, and good luck to all!

I was accepted to UNC and will be going there in the fall. Send me a message with any specific questions you may have, although I am an Americanist, so I don't know diddly beyond that world. Good luck!

[Ganymede18]

Yes, you win! I actually have no historical memory of the 1990s because I was so young, anything significant that happened internationally during those years I've only learned about as history much later. The war in Iraq started a few days after my 13th birthday!

my goodness, you people are babies!!

[CageFree]

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In my day,we didn't talk about age in public! You no good kids!

Ps scientifically proven that the 1980s (AD) was the best decade to be born

No, that'd be the 70s. I was born during the DISCO era!

[Montholon]

Just admitted to UMD's doctoral program. Anyone else going to the open house on the 12th?

[CageFree]

Congratulations Montholon (and any others who got good news)!

And condolences to those who've been getting bad news

[Toulouse1]

No, that'd be the 70s. I was born during the DISCO era!

Teachgrad: me too. No better decade IMO.

[SapperDaddy]

No, that'd be the 70s. I was born during the DISCO era!

Disco Sucks!

The 70s had way better music than disco.

[CageFree]

Disco Sucks!

The 70s had way better music than disco.

Of course it sucks. Not a big fan of any music in the 70s in general... I grew up listening to metal and grunge. Pearl Jam is, to this day, my favorite band ever.

[SapperDaddy]

Of course it sucks. Not a big fan of any music in the 70s in general... I grew up listening to metal and grunge. Pearl Jam is, to this day, my favorite band ever.

I grew up with the Who and Zeppelin.

[Kelkel]

Another BC reject via post! I wonder if the two posted are just closer to Boston than me.

[Tigalily]

Just checked OSU's website and it's a reject.

[historyguy12485]

I was offered admission into William & Mary's American history MA program with some funding. I applied for the PhD program, but I'm still seriously considering this offer. At any rate, it makes me happy to know that W&M wants me on some level

[crazedandinfused]

I was offered admission into William & Mary's American history MA program with some funding. I applied for the PhD program, but I'm still seriously considering this offer. At any rate, it makes me happy to know that W&M wants me on some level

Congrats!! May I ask how you found out? You can PM me if you wish.

[ArcLight]

Of course it sucks. Not a big fan of any music in the 70s in general... I grew up listening to metal and grunge. Pearl Jam is, to this day, my favorite band ever.

Outstanding! I, too, am a Pearl Jammer. I must ask, what is your favorite album?

[Simple Twist of Fate]

Congrats historyguy. W&M is awesome.

I actually just received a very polite email from the DGS informing me that I was placed on the wait list for the PhD program. They said the wait list was relatively short, but I'm certainly not expecting anything. To be honest, I was expecting another rejection (I wouldn't characterize it as my very best fit, though I guess someone saw something interesting in my research) so this is fine.

My chances of living somewhere on the east coast next year are seriously dwindling.

[oseirus]

Teachgrad: me too. No better decade IMO.

You people are nuts! The 80s is where it's at! After WW II folks pass on, title of Greatest Generation will be ours!

PS you're welcome for Facebook

[bjett003]

Who is the Arkansas acceptance? I also got an acceptance from them...

[pugsley87]

Congrats historyguy. W&M is awesome.

I actually just received a very polite email from the DGS informing me that I was placed on the wait list for the PhD program. They said the wait list was relatively short, but I'm certainly not expecting anything. To be honest, I was expecting another rejection (I wouldn't characterize it as my very best fit, though I guess someone saw something interesting in my research) so this is fine.

My chances of living somewhere on the east coast next year are seriously dwindling.

Congrats on the wait list! I know how stressful it is. PM me if you want to chat. Let them know you're very interested .

[pugsley87]

You people are nuts! The 80s is where it's at! After WW II folks pass on, title of Greatest Generation will be ours!

PS you're welcome for Facebook

80's is totally where it's at. Who rocked a sideways pony tail, mismatched and brightly colored socks, and horrendous color choices? I did. All before the age of 5.

And for whoever mentioned the Boy Bands, sigh. That was my life too. I can't believe my parents get the Beatles, the Stones, etc. And i get *NSYNC. FML.

[oseirus]

80's is totally where it's at. Who rocked a sideways pony tail, mismatched and brightly colored socks, and horrendous color choices? I did. All before the age of 5.

And for whoever mentioned the Boy Bands, sigh. That was my life too. I can't believe my parents get the Beatles, the Stones, etc. And i get *NSYNC. FML.

OK so they MIGHT have us on musical legacy (forgive me 98 degrees) but our cartoons & tv shows? That legacy will never be matched. Bar none!