spark25 Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Same position as you twright! Nothing from UVA!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adaptations Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Adding to Plisar's post about possible schools next week. I would add Chicago as unlikely, but possible. I predict they will be notifying earlier than in previous years. That said, they have also drasstically cut back on the number of students they plan on enrolling, so I am not holding my breath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IRHopeful Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 still nothing on my end from UVA, anyone else?? I haven't heard anything either. Sadly, I think we're going to be waiting until Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poliscidude Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 still nothing on my end from UVA, anyone else?? Nothing here either. I think someone is seriously just F-ing with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrRockso Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 As it turns out, one of my LOR writers did not submit his letter to any of my schools. This has left me with only two LORs. Ohio State will not consider my application since I am missing one required LOR. Wisconsin did review my application (per the graduate coordinator via e-mail message), but I have heard nothing else from Wisconsin so I assume I was rejected. Notre Dame has asked me to try to find another professor to write an LOR, but I don't think I'll be able to at this point (she seemed to indicate that the committee will still review my application even w/o a third LOR). I don't know if WUSTL will review the application or not, haven't heard anything from them. Northwestern and UVA only require two LORs, so those seem to be my last best hope. Fortunately, these are two of my top three choices (along with Wisconsin)... That really fucking sucks, man. I'm sorry to hear that. One of my profs still hasn't submitted my LOR to about half of my schools, and doesn't reply to emails or calls. (OK and KY both emailed me to let me know they were missing, and I'm trying to get ahold of the prof to even just email the LOR to the grad coordinator.) ND must be interested in you, since it seems like they're telling you that they WANT to review your app, and even find someone else at a late notice, and they'll review you. I'm not sure what WUSTL's policy is, but we're all hoping for the best for ya... *EDIT: Also, nothing from UVA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twright Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Nothing here either. I think someone is seriously just F-ing with us. i agree; after all, why would UVA start notifying this late in the day.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twright Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Thank you for the kind words Rockso. I wish you all the best as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
convex Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 I am especially rooting for all of you that are already in at Illinois to get in everywhere else you applied, so that I might get off of this waitlist. :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guvmentkid Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 hey twright Which subfield are you applying for? I had the same discussion with ND folks (about an additional letter) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plisar Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Hey all, I know this has been a bad day for a lot of us, but I wanted to give a pep talk. Yale is one of the most competitive schools there is, absolutely! No matter what our records, getting into a school like Yale should be astounding, so try to let it roll off your back and enjoy your weekend. Good news will be waiting for all of us next week! Plisar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twright Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 hey twright Which subfield are you applying for? I had the same discussion with ND folks (about an additional letter) Public Law/Judicial Politics ... how about you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctorwho Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Hey all, I know this has been a bad day for a lot of us, but I wanted to give a pep talk. Yale is one of the most competitive schools there is, absolutely! No matter what our records, getting into a school like Yale should be astounding, so try to let it roll off your back and enjoy your weekend. Good news will be waiting for all of us next week! Plisar I totally agree, plisar. I sometimes find it's helpful to remind myself of the big picture: The vast majority of people who apply to these schools don't get in, and an even greater number of people don't ever apply at all. And you know what? Neither of those factors prevents one from still pursuing a fulfilling career or living a happy life... or applying again next year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guvmentkid Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 oh, right...I'm sorry -- already asked you that yesterday. Americanist -- but like you I have a J.D., so maybe a little public law thrown in -- I was honest in my SOP and said leaving options open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APDemon Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 I totally agree, plisar. I sometimes find it's helpful to remind myself of the big picture: The vast majority of people who apply to these schools don't get in, and an even greater number of people don't ever apply at all. And you know what? Neither of those factors prevents one from still pursuing a fulfilling career or living a happy life... or applying again next year! Right on. Nor does it prevent us from doing really important work--or working with each other (just like the invisible college during the Scientific Revolution). Collaborative/occasional poli sci blog anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twright Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 oh, right...I'm sorry -- already asked you that yesterday. Americanist -- but like you I have a J.D., so maybe a little public law thrown in -- I was honest in my SOP and said leaving options open. I really thought my law degree and two years of law practice would help in the admission process ... maybe not though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guvmentkid Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twright Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 guvmentkid -- you and I are definitely in a similar situation ... here's hoping "real world experience" counts for something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guvmentkid Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 (raising glass) "to real world experience" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poliscidude Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 (raising glass) "to real world experience" Here, here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlayla Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Well, I guess Yale just forgot about BigCheese and me. The weekend waiting will blow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montage Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Well, I guess Yale just forgot about BigCheese and me. The weekend waiting will blow. have u emailed them to find out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guvmentkid Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Here, here! Since I see you are also applying to ND -- which subfield and what's your real world experience? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poliscidude Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Since I see you are also applying to ND -- which subfield and what's your real world experience? IR and I have been working as an intelligence analyst for about 5 yrs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigCheese Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Well, I guess Yale just forgot about BigCheese and me. The weekend waiting will blow. ugh the torture.. :| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guvmentkid Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Here, here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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