pugsley87 Posted February 17, 2012 Posted February 17, 2012 Posted Today, 02:31 PM I so didn't get into UVa This is a huge tragedy and I'm being super melodramatic about it. Now I have to go to a family function where everyone will be asking me about my apps. This blows. How'd you find out? And sorry about the family function. Been there...
oseirus Posted February 17, 2012 Posted February 17, 2012 I so didn't get into UVa This is a huge tragedy and I'm being super melodramatic about it. Now I have to go to a family function where everyone will be asking me about my apps. This blows. If it makes you feel any better your family will probably be full of sympathetic people, offering you the same cliched words of comfort that we would here, so you can play a game whereby you imagine them as us maybe? Some one can be goldie, someone can be taybaxter, someone can be AFB or someone can be the wise old SL? No?
crazedandinfused Posted February 17, 2012 Posted February 17, 2012 (edited) How'd you find out? And sorry about the family function. Been there... Maybe it's a hasty assumption. Sorry!! I'm completely losing it.... It just seems like all the Americanists have been notified. Maybe not. Edited February 17, 2012 by crazedandinfused
pugsley87 Posted February 17, 2012 Posted February 17, 2012 Maybe it's a hasty assumption. Sorry!! I'm completely losing it.... It just seems like all the Americanists have been notified. Maybe not. Yes, don't jump to conclusions! I know someone who was admitted to UVA on Feb 1. Yep, Feb 1. And then another great friend of mine heard back today. Clearly, it's more of a rolling system. It's the weekend--enjoy the family, take some deep breaths, and know it will work out. This cycle or the next it will work out. schlesinger1, crazedandinfused and Ganymede18 3
crazedandinfused Posted February 17, 2012 Posted February 17, 2012 (edited) Pugsley, you just made me cry!! This whole process is so nuts.Thank you, they were good tears. I didn't hear no fat lady sing. Edited February 17, 2012 by crazedandinfused
A Finicky Bean Posted February 17, 2012 Posted February 17, 2012 It is a rollercoaster, that is for sure. Today I got another rejection and I've been starting to think about what to do next year (finishing my master's this spring) and have found someone to collaborate with on an article plus I'll do research and try to get published on my own...and of course more conference presentations. But...today I feel like a loser. I don't want people (and a lot do) to think that I don't do anything because I am not "working" and being paid. I could get a job but then, as my husband says, that would just take away from my research and studies. He is so effing supportive and I am so lucky to have him and I just have this effing guilt that I have no purpose. But...I'll put my boots on and keep on going...but I know that friends (not school friends- they all understand) from back home (I don't speak to family so that's no issue) will not understand why I want to try to get into a program again and why I have to wait til 2013 to reapply and why don't I just get a "nice little teaching job" so I am doing "real work" in the meantime. I don't like feeling like a loser. But I do like all the messages I've gotten in my PM box here- I am composing responses this weekend. *sigh*
pugsley87 Posted February 17, 2012 Posted February 17, 2012 Pugsley, you just made me cry!! This whole process is so nuts.Thank you, they were good tears. I didn't hear no fat lady sing. Been there Crazed and Confused. Last year. I was depressed from Feb to August. No joke. It ain't over till it's over, and it definitely isn't over! Try to relax as best as you can. Trust me, your advisers wouldn't have let you apply to such amazing schools if they didn't think you're worth it. YOU ARE WORTH IT. In the end, passion will win out. Look at me and TMP!
crazedandinfused Posted February 17, 2012 Posted February 17, 2012 It is a rollercoaster, that is for sure. Today I got another rejection and I've been starting to think about what to do next year (finishing my master's this spring) and have found someone to collaborate with on an article plus I'll do research and try to get published on my own...and of course more conference presentations. But...today I feel like a loser. I don't want people (and a lot do) to think that I don't do anything because I am not "working" and being paid. I could get a job but then, as my husband says, that would just take away from my research and studies. He is so effing supportive and I am so lucky to have him and I just have this effing guilt that I have no purpose. But...I'll put my boots on and keep on going...but I know that friends (not school friends- they all understand) from back home (I don't speak to family so that's no issue) will not understand why I want to try to get into a program again and why I have to wait til 2013 to reapply and why don't I just get a "nice little teaching job" so I am doing "real work" in the meantime. I don't like feeling like a loser. But I do like all the messages I've gotten in my PM box here- I am composing responses this weekend. *sigh* Oh, AFB...... We have so many similarities. I'm mentally composing my letter to you. It's all gonna work out!
oseirus Posted February 17, 2012 Posted February 17, 2012 But...today I feel like a loser. I don't want people (and a lot do) to think that I don't do anything because I am not "working" and being paid. I could get a job but then, as my husband says, that would just take away from my research and studies. He is so effing supportive and I am so lucky to have him and I just have this effing guilt that I have no purpose. You aren't a loser and I have to go to one of my favorite quotes (albeit I only really know the first line by heart) from Teddy Roosevelt: It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat. virmundi and simone von c 2
Simple Twist of Fate Posted February 17, 2012 Posted February 17, 2012 Now I have to go to a family function where everyone will be asking me about my apps. This blows. I know that friends (not school friends- they all understand) from back home (I don't speak to family so that's no issue) will not understand why I want to try to get into a program again and why I have to wait til 2013 to reapply and why don't I just get a "nice little teaching job" so I am doing "real work" in the meantime. I can sympathize with these feelings. My family, friends and even some profs all think I should be able to get into any school I apply to. It's painful to explain. I have also not received an acceptance this cycle. But that doesn't make me, or any of the rest of us still waiting "losers". If we had taken the time, energy and pain and applied it to most other endeavors, we might be stars... but this is a cruel, often unfair process that doesn't always adequately reward the intelligent and hard working. If I fail this cycle, I will not take it as a sign of my personal worth or ability as an historian. I will be (and have been) very sad, but I'll just come back with a more prepared, ambitious application next year. Don't get discouraged - least not of all when most people still have some schools to hear back from. Keep the faith. taybaxter, alleykat, CageFree and 1 other 4
pugsley87 Posted February 17, 2012 Posted February 17, 2012 I can sympathize with these feelings. My family, friends and even some profs all think I should be able to get into any school I apply to. It's painful to explain. I have also not received an acceptance this cycle. But that doesn't make me, or any of the rest of us still waiting "losers". If we had taken the time, energy and pain and applied it to most other endeavors, we might be stars... but this is a cruel, often unfair process that doesn't always adequately reward the intelligent and hard working. If I fail this cycle, I will not take it as a sign of my personal worth or ability as an historian. I will be (and have been) very sad, but I'll just come back with a more prepared, ambitious application next year. Don't get discouraged - least not of all when most people still have some schools to hear back from. Keep the faith. This is EXACTLY the correct attitude. Trust me, I went through a very long mourning period. In the end, there are so many factors at play that it's impossible to pinpoint what went wrong. My advisers were stunned when I didn't get in anywhere last year (even though I only applied to 4 schools, my bad). They were VERY encouraging about reapplying and all said they'd happily update their letters. I ended up getting a job in the real world, which I dislike very much, BUT it has given me a chance to save up money from grad school and my wedding. It also really put into perspective why I wanted to go back into academia. My personal statement, even though my interests didn't change too much, was so much more mature the second round. BUT it is not time to go there yet.
wikichic Posted February 17, 2012 Posted February 17, 2012 (edited) I need a jump to conclusions mat. But seriously ya'll- it will be okay! It sounds like you've got a great partner and support system AFB and that's more than most people can say. Pugsley and Twist of Fate are right- this process has no reflection on who we are as scholars or professionals. It is, at best, a crapshoot. The nice thing about this discipline is that there is always room to grow and improve. And if you have to- try, try again. I did. Edited February 18, 2012 by wikichic
A Finicky Bean Posted February 17, 2012 Posted February 17, 2012 On a side note- Stanford will be sending out decisions next week via email. Just a heads up.
A Finicky Bean Posted February 17, 2012 Posted February 17, 2012 And thank you everyone for your kinds thoughts and words. They do help.
Gene Parmesan Posted February 17, 2012 Posted February 17, 2012 I wonder what it means that Univ of Washington's rejections went out before acceptances? Is this common for them? Results page didn't have much from the years before. Has anyone heard anything from U Washington about waitlists/acceptances?
runner09 Posted February 18, 2012 Posted February 18, 2012 I'm going to add to the posts about not being accepted to places thus far... I know I'm new to the group but it's good to know that there are people out there whom I can speak with if things do go badly and these waitlists don't turn into acceptances. I do have a question for you all though- and maybe specifically pugsely- what kinds of jobs do you all have to tide you over? I did Teach for America for two year after college, so my experience post-graduation has been a very emotional and tough one to say the least! I don't want to go back to inner-city teaching because it is so so so so emotionally draining- and I don't really want to teach HS either, although I am certified. Any other job suggestions?
Kelkel Posted February 18, 2012 Posted February 18, 2012 So who's claiming Boston College acceptance? I got nothing in the mail today (except a credit card app). I'm not expecting to get in, but at least decisions are being made!
crater21 Posted February 18, 2012 Posted February 18, 2012 I'm going to add to the posts about not being accepted to places thus far... I know I'm new to the group but it's good to know that there are people out there whom I can speak with if things do go badly and these waitlists don't turn into acceptances. I do have a question for you all though- and maybe specifically pugsely- what kinds of jobs do you all have to tide you over? I did Teach for America for two year after college, so my experience post-graduation has been a very emotional and tough one to say the least! I don't want to go back to inner-city teaching because it is so so so so emotionally draining- and I don't really want to teach HS either, although I am certified. Any other job suggestions? You could practically do anything. I'm sure you already know that Teach for America graduates are very sought after in all kinds of industries. I have heard of Teach for America people going into finance, management consulting, accounting, foreign service, non profit, etc, etc. I guess it all depends on what you want to do.
telemaque Posted February 18, 2012 Posted February 18, 2012 I'm going to add to the posts about not being accepted to places thus far... I know I'm new to the group but it's good to know that there are people out there whom I can speak with if things do go badly and these waitlists don't turn into acceptances. I do have a question for you all though- and maybe specifically pugsely- what kinds of jobs do you all have to tide you over? I did Teach for America for two year after college, so my experience post-graduation has been a very emotional and tough one to say the least! I don't want to go back to inner-city teaching because it is so so so so emotionally draining- and I don't really want to teach HS either, although I am certified. Any other job suggestions? Teach English abroad? CageFree 1
runner09 Posted February 18, 2012 Posted February 18, 2012 I totally would teach English abroad... but I'm married with two furry kids (dogs....) I don't think that would work! I appreciate the suggestions though... anything else you think of let me know!
pugsley87 Posted February 18, 2012 Posted February 18, 2012 I actually went WAY out of academia and into technical recruiting. Yes, as it turns out, the best recruiters are NOT technical people. It's different, but I'm grateful for the experience. I got introduced into cold calling and selling, and my communication/argumentative skills have improved.
runner09 Posted February 18, 2012 Posted February 18, 2012 Whoa that is different! I guess I should just look and see what's out there. But then again, I am jumping to conclusions (hopefully wrongly) as I have not had confirmed "NOs" from all the places I applied. And there are those waitlists...
sandyvanb Posted February 18, 2012 Posted February 18, 2012 SandyVanB, are you waiting on the University of Miami in south Florida? They notified late-ish last year ... if I recall, toward the end of February. Yes, that is the University of Miami I applied to. Sandy, University of Maryland definitely has not yet sent out acceptances. Their final meeting is soon, and I was told the acceptances would go out near the end of the month. I'm not sure if that's helpful to know. Part of me would welcome rejections just as long as I get a definitive answer! It's the not-knowing, not-being-able-to-plan part that's so hard. Best of luck! Yes, this helps and I completely agree! We got another Georgetown up! I would love to know how this person was notified... sandy, pitt has started sending out a couple acceptances, but most of the acceptances won't be decided until next week (or maybe even the week after). so a few are hearing already, but definitely not everyone. Thank you so much!! And I am so sorry to read about the declines that went out today.
telemaque Posted February 18, 2012 Posted February 18, 2012 anyone want to claim the Cornell acceptance?
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