Kelkel Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 That was my worst nightmare leading up the deadlines. Especially with the few schools that need things mailed. The only school that hasn't replied to one of my emails is UT Dallas. Their online status check is pretty much rubbish. I suppose I should email someone again, but I'm not really worried since I know they should have everything. I think the worst paper for you, AFB, was the rudeness. I hate when people are rude like that for no reason. It wasn't your fault you got married! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldielocks Posted January 23, 2012 Author Share Posted January 23, 2012 Who else is around tonight, being neurotic and wondering what the week will hold? I've been keeping myself very busy this weekend, but now my mind has wandered back to what I may or may not find out this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telemaque Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Who else is around tonight, being neurotic and wondering what the week will hold? I've been keeping myself very busy this weekend, but now my mind has wandered back to what I may or may not find out this week. Being neurotic? Right here, me! I have to say, though, my apartment is spotless as a result of all this worrying. Although isn't this week kind of early to be hearing given the pattern from last year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owls Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 (edited) Hey everyone, Long-time lurker of these forums, and upon reading some of y'alls wonder at the Yale interviews, thought I'd help. I'm one of the posters for the interviews and had a phone conversation today with my POI after receiving an email from him last week. I was told that I'm on a short-list and the interviews are now part of the official process (for the first time, this year). If anyone wants more information, feel free to ask. cheers! Edited January 23, 2012 by owls goldielocks, Safferz and runaway 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldielocks Posted January 23, 2012 Author Share Posted January 23, 2012 Owls, thanks so much for the info! I'm taking it you're an Americanist then? If you'd rather me PM you, please just let me know. I'm a Europeanist, and trying to figure out if I should count myself out yet. Safferz and StrangeLight 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owls Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Owls, thanks so much for the info! I'm taking it you're an Americanist then? If you'd rather me PM you, please just let me know. I'm a Europeanist, and trying to figure out if I should count myself out yet. Yep, an Americanist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldielocks Posted January 23, 2012 Author Share Posted January 23, 2012 (And also, BIG congrats on the interview!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldielocks Posted January 23, 2012 Author Share Posted January 23, 2012 Yep, an Americanist. Interesting, thank you. I'm sure many on this board appreciate your helpful info. I'm wondering if people will still be contacted for interviews after the adcom meets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owls Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 (And also, BIG congrats on the interview!) Thank you! Nerve-wracking but incredibly exciting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldielocks Posted January 23, 2012 Author Share Posted January 23, 2012 Thank you! Nerve-wracking but incredibly exciting. I can't even imagine. I hope your interview went well, and best of luck to you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Safferz Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Congrats owls, and thanks for sharing the info! Like goldielocks, I'm also a bit unclear about what this means for the rest of us -- is it fair to assume that all shortlisted applicants have already been contacted? Is the role of the adcomm then to whittle down the interviewed applicants to a final list for offers? taybaxter and goldielocks 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazedandinfused Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Congrats Owls!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remenis Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 (edited) owls, I have a quick question as well which I think might be helpful for some people - had you been in contact with any professors at Yale before you applied or was this the first you were able to speak with your POI there? Congrats as well by the way! Edited January 23, 2012 by remenis taybaxter and goldielocks 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taybaxter Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Congrats! I second Safferz's questions too. taybaxter and goldielocks 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldielocks Posted January 23, 2012 Author Share Posted January 23, 2012 Anyone else suddenly wide awake now, too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazedandinfused Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Anyone else suddenly wide awake now, too? Yup........ I feel like this is gonna be a big week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldielocks Posted January 23, 2012 Author Share Posted January 23, 2012 Yup........ I feel like this is gonna be a big week. I suspect the same thing. And it's giving me mixed emotions — a combination of excitement and dread. Sometimes I chicken out and think it'd have been better if I didn't apply to work with some of these people whose work I've been married to for the past two years, during my research. Because then I wouldn't feel that awful sting if/when they (or the adcom) say(s) "no." runaway 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taybaxter Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 (edited) Totally awake here Goldielocks...and trying to prepare myself for rejection. Edited January 23, 2012 by taybaxter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyvanb Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Congrats on those who have gotten contacted by programs! I also feel like this is going to be a big week. Several of my schools have histories of contacting those who have been accepted before February 1... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazedandinfused Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 I suspect the same thing. And it's giving me mixed emotions — a combination of excitement and dread. Sometimes I chicken out and think it'd have been better if I didn't apply to work with some of these people whose work I've been married to for the past two years, during my research. Because then I wouldn't feel that awful sting if/when they (or the adcom) say(s) "no." If/when that "no" does come (maybe you'll be the one person to bat 1000 this year!) just chalk it up to all the other factors which come in to play in making these brutal decisions. Don't take it as a comment on the quality of your work. But let's not talk about rejections! Positivity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldielocks Posted January 23, 2012 Author Share Posted January 23, 2012 Totally awake here Goldielocks...and trying to prepare myself for rejection. It's part of the process, I know. And part of this career path, in general. I think the anticipation is probably worse than the rejection itself, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldielocks Posted January 23, 2012 Author Share Posted January 23, 2012 Congrats on those who have gotten contacted by programs! I also feel like this is going to be a big week. Several of my schools have histories of contacting those who have been accepted before February 1... Hoping you get good news this week, Sandy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simple Twist of Fate Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 I'm suddenly glad I registered a very full load for this last semester of undergrad. I don't know if I could handle free time this next month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Safferz Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Don't count yourselves out just yet, folks! I think this is just the beginning of a process, and knowing that Yale's adcomm is meeting tomorrow I think it's pretty clear that it isn't over. For all we know this shortlist could be for the specific POI, could be a subfield shortlist, the shortlist could have several gradations and they've only reached out to the top candidates at this point... who knows! Just sit tight and wait, they have a process to complete and they will get to you. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldielocks Posted January 23, 2012 Author Share Posted January 23, 2012 Best of luck to you, too, Safferz! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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