Waiting it out 2012... 'I've just submitted my application' thread

[jerzygrl]

Had that doubting (annoying, whiny) inner voice yesterday..... so I fed it with a plate of nachos and a chocolate bar. I'm good to go for another week of waiting!

[MSW13]

Had that doubting (annoying, whiny) inner voice yesterday..... so I fed it with a plate of nachos and a chocolate bar. I'm good to go for another week of waiting!

lol...my inner doubter has been silenced (at least temporarily) will fudgeeo cookies.

[oseirus]

I hate the weekend before the super bowl ... no sports to offer as a distraction (I refuse to count the NBA as my team is currently in tailspin) ... these school are crafty! They make you apply during the most heightened points of the sports season and then when there is a sudden lull, that's when the ADCOMs meet .... what diabolical genii they are! I salute them indeed

[LLajax]

I hate the weekend before the super bowl ... no sports to offer as a distraction (I refuse to count the NBA as my team is currently in tailspin) ... these school are crafty! They make you apply during the most heightened points of the sports season and then when there is a sudden lull, that's when the ADCOMs meet .... what diabolical genii they are! I salute them indeed

I know! I ususally distract myself with frequent NHL standings/stats checks but this whole week is the All-Star break! Bahhhh.

Also, I like your use of "genii", but is it the multiple of genius or genie? I figure either would work.

Edited January 29, 2012 by LLajax

[oseirus]

I know! I ususally distract myself with frequent NHL standings/stats checks but this whole week is the All-Star break! Bahhhh.

Also, I like your use of "genii", but is it the multiple of genius or genie? I figure either would work.

All-Star "breaks" are the worst as far as I'm concerned ... nothing but fluff .... and yes genii is the plural of genius

[bgreenster]

Good ... don't hold it in ... I've found out that holding back emotion can just be damaging ... I think this is why these boards exist so you can share your experience with those going through the same thing as you

Thanks I was trying to voice the reasoning behind my stress (and why I'm much snappier than a person should be!) to my fiancee, who really doesn't get this whole process. Part of it is the underlying fear that I will get in nowhere, and have no idea what to do with myself. I was explaining this, and his response was, "But what are the chances of THAT happening?" to which I can only think, "In my brain... 100%" ha

[LLajax]

Thanks I was trying to voice the reasoning behind my stress (and why I'm much snappier than a person should be!) to my fiancee, who really doesn't get this whole process. Part of it is the underlying fear that I will get in nowhere, and have no idea what to do with myself. I was explaining this, and his response was, "But what are the chances of THAT happening?" to which I can only think, "In my brain... 100%" ha

My boyfriend is the same way. He's a numbers person, and always asks what my statistical probability is of getting in anyplace. Incalculably small? Statistically insignificant? Barely plausible that I'll get in anyplace at all? Argh.

[oseirus]

I'm the exact same way. I need statistical proof or a rational argument to sway me in one direction so this process has been daunting. It def can be an ego killer or an ego booster if you really let it get to you. I've almost had to become sociopathic and create a dissassociative persona, whereby I can enter 'grad school app mode' and 'regular mode'. I limit myself to a max of 2hrs per day and I find it really works for me. Luckily I can don't count my grad cafe time otherwise I would probably have to go see a therapist

[bgreenster]

I'm the exact same way. I need statistical proof or a rational argument to sway me in one direction so this process has been daunting. It def can be an ego killer or an ego booster if you really let it get to you. I've almost had to become sociopathic and create a dissassociative persona, whereby I can enter 'grad school app mode' and 'regular mode'. I limit myself to a max of 2hrs per day and I find it really works for me. Luckily I can don't count my grad cafe time otherwise I would probably have to go see a therapist

Ha! Me too. I let myself get on here and do my routine of checking what people are saying/results (even though I know almost no policy results will be posted) in the morning (kiiinda breaking the rule right now, but I got bored) and otherwise won't let myself think about it during the day. I'm trying just to keep it out of my mind and pretend this whole grad school thing isn't even going on right now. But that's also why going on Facebook these days is so dangerous - too many others finding out from schools, posting it, and making it a reality in my alter-ego life

[iwouldpreferanonymity]

At this point I don't know what else to do. I contacted my referees at least two days before all the seperate deadlines to make sure they were aware and that they had all sent in everything needed. At least the school contacted me before the ADCOM meets next week. I still have time to come up with something. If there is a will, I am told, there is a way.

I will keep my fingers crossed for you, and hope that it all works out as you wish. I am also inclined to believe that willful people can accomplish what is necessary.

[oseirus]

Ha! Me too. I let myself get on here and do my routine of checking what people are saying/results (even though I know almost no policy results will be posted) in the morning (kiiinda breaking the rule right now, but I got bored) and otherwise won't let myself think about it during the day. I'm trying just to keep it out of my mind and pretend this whole grad school thing isn't even going on right now. But that's also why going on Facebook these days is so dangerous - too many others finding out from schools, posting it, and making it a reality in my alter-ego life

Luckily for me I'm at that stage of life where almost all my friends who WANT to get a PhD either have it already (not one of them was overly enthusiastic in their endorsement for this) or getting one (even more negative bunch), so FB at least is a sanctuary. But in all seriousness this thing can make the most sane & even-keeled person seem off their rocker. I'm so glad I have memorized poems like "If", "Invictus", "psalm 23" and others, so I can recite to myself in those moments of potential despair

[bgreenster]

Luckily for me I'm at that stage of life where almost all my friends who WANT to get a PhD either have it already (not one of them was overly enthusiastic in their endorsement for this) or getting one (even more negative bunch), so FB at least is a sanctuary. But in all seriousness this thing can make the most sane & even-keeled person seem off their rocker. I'm so glad I have memorized poems like "If", "Invictus", "psalm 23" and others, so I can recite to myself in those moments of potential despair

I feel you. I have different sets of friends of FB: most of the ones that wanted to do so have either completed master's/law/medical degrees or are finishing them up now, but I also have my fellow Peace Corps Volunteers. It seems that, like me, basically anyone who didn't already have a degree came back and applied so that's mostly who I am hearing about right now. Also, my sister just finished undergrad - I know a number of her friends, who are also applying, so that kind of adds another level of "these young bucks are getting into school, what about YOU" mentality.

I had a heck of a time with my recs, so I feel your pain. I was sitting there harassing my referees nearly daily (after the deadline) trying to be polite and gracious, but also freaking out. One guy even missed the extension I got for him, which didn't help stress levels. Luckily, as others are saying, the schools are pretty nice about issues with recommendations. Good luck getting it all sorted out!

Oh, and I have always used "If" to get my mind straight I looked up "Invictus" and also really liked that one; kind of makes me feel prepared for warfare after reading it, ha.

[wlkwih2]

It's almost Monday. I'll go insane tomorrow.

[iwouldpreferanonymity]

It's almost Monday. I'll go insane tomorrow.

I would make the same claim, but this process has already stolen from me my faculties. But yes - the dawn of every workweek now carries it with the promise of both hope and despair. Good luck to all in this coming week!

[PhDreaming]

It's almost Monday. I'll go insane tomorrow.

Is it too early to go to sleep?

[PhDreaming]

I think if you get a call from your POI, you could probably not be paranoid. I think grad and undergrad are pretty different beasts all together.

[CanuckBoy]

That reminds me. A classmate of mine in high school applied to this school, got accepted in a program he never applied to (same dept as the program he applied to). He called them up and they all they said was, "Oh... well all the acceptances for the program has been sent.".

[Athenrein]

February starts soon! It's my month to hear back from most of my schools. I'm also moving out of my apartment this month. So hopefully the move will keep me occupied enough that I don't go completely crazy these next two weeks. But I've warned my friends that I'll be even more of a nervous wreck for the next couple of weeks.

[kazoo]

Has anyone heard the news story about Vassar College accidentally sending acceptance letters to rejected applicants? It seems like similar stories have happened for the past few years (Middlesex University 2010, UC San Diego 2009...). Maybe this is why if I am accepted somewhere I'll wait a full 24 hours before celebrating/telling anyone ::paranoid::

http://www.huffingto..._n_1240345.html

This happened to me last year, actually. So yes, it does happen even for grad programs! And it is so sad.

[wlkwih2]

Day 1, Monday

I'm refreshing. I'm refreshing. I'm refreshing. I'm refreshing. I'm refreshing. I'm refreshing. I'm refreshing. I'm refreshing. I'm refreshing. I'm refreshing.

Prepared for day 2.

[PhDreaming]

Though I have been a pretty regular visitor to these fora, I've been pretty good about managing my expectations with respect to hearing back from programs... that is until TODAY. Because of some rumor I heard that one of my programs would be making "final decisions" today, I could not help but constantly refresh my email, the online portal and the results page. I guess it's possible that they made decisions and will announce in the next couple of days but darn... today was tough and I can't see it getting any easier until I finally hear.

But hey... at least I don't seem to need caffeine anymore!

[NoMoreABD]

I think I was rejected from Berkeley :-(

A week ago I sent them updated transcripts that I had just received for my MA. I emailed them and asked if they could still add them to my app file.

Here's the response I got - a week ago:

Dear X.

Thank you for sending us your transcripts, however, we are almost done with the review process, and you should be hearing from us in the next few weeks.

Good luck.

X

During the application process, one POI who was very interested mentioned that they'd probably make a skype interview, since I'm international student.

Today there's a new post on the results page. Someone was accepted to the same Department (though not the same program) by phone.

I heard nothing.

I hope they won't delay the rejection too long. It's nerve wracking...

[wlkwih2]

Sometimes they don't send the invites the same day, keep your hopes up!

Also, day 2, stayin' alive.

[mallorn]

Today I received an e-mail from 'IE Admissions'- my heart automatically leapt into my mouth, even though none of the schools or programs I've applied to have IE as an abbreviation. Turned out to be a spammy recruitment e-mail, sigh. Based on the results page for previous years, I should start receiving decisions at the very least two weeks from now. Can't see the light at the end of the tunnel yet.

[Clou12]

I made this card for everyone! Happy Waiting!

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