HaruNoKaze Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 I GASPED when I read that, then I read "Kidding, of course" LOL I need another beer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintergirl Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Not me. I hope none of you people get in -- all yr stipends r belong to me! TripWillis, I like the cut of your jib. As for me, if there were also a thread on this board titled "Hell yes, I'm getting into school X because I'm a GENIUS!!!!!!!111!!!1", then I would likely spend my day flip flopping between them every hour, on the hour. Today was a knockout round, and it ain't half over yet. At one point after my thesis proposal defense meeting I found myself inexplicably in tears and asking my adviser (and director of my MA program) to lie to tell me I was going to get in somewhere. I ain't proud, y'all. Grunty DaGnome 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TripWillis Posted December 1, 2011 Author Share Posted December 1, 2011 Tomorrow is December 1st. (The above is proof that I'm not a snob) Grunty DaGnome, gellert and ecritdansleau 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintergirl Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 In a similar vein, changing my ringtone to "Final Countdown" on Monday was the best decision I've made in weeks. gellert 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grunty DaGnome Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Tomorrow is December 1st. December 1st deadlines suck, but it does feel good to start sending these things OUT. Timshel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdon19 Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 December 1st deadlines suck, but it does feel good to start sending these things OUT. Haha as much as I'm glad I now have until the 8th thanks to UT, part of me wishes I could just be done, NOW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grunty DaGnome Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Let's all just keep in mind that, even though most schools get 100s of applications, many get tossed right away. I had a friend who worked at the Harvard Graduate A&S Admissions department, and she said, the fact that Harvard is so well known, they'd get applications from Egypt to Antarctica and many were just all over the place. Particularly all of you posters who know from before that you've made initial cuts and been very close to admissions, you are going to make that initial cut again. This is my rationalization of the day, anyway. I predict they will become more detailed and more blindly optimistic as my applications go out and Feb / March sloooooooooooowwwwwwwwwwwwllllllllllllyyyyyyyyy aproaches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredngeorge Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Once I've submitted my applications, I'm going out to buy a couple bottles of champagne so that, when (or, more realistically, if) I'm accepted somewhere great, my husband and I can toast my brilliance. And if I'm roundly rejected once more and my pomposity at expecting any different is confirmed? Oh, I'll still drink it. I just won't be sharing.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TripWillis Posted December 2, 2011 Author Share Posted December 2, 2011 Boy am I in this thread today. Gee whiz. I think I'm going to start the job hunt when the fall semester is over. I'm not counting on this PhD thing at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timshel Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 I have officially applied to Minnesota and Emory! I don't know if I should be elated or terrified! bdon19 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBrooklyn Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 I've chosen to go with terrified. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grunty DaGnome Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Boy am I in this thread today. Gee whiz. I think I'm going to start the job hunt when the fall semester is over. I'm not counting on this PhD thing at all. Whachyoo talkin' about Willis? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Safferz Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Whachyoo talkin' about Willis? Safferz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TripWillis Posted December 2, 2011 Author Share Posted December 2, 2011 (edited) Whachyoo talkin' about Willis? I know for a fact that a person who may be on one of my ad-comms hates the paper I submitted. Too late. I hope he's not involved in admissions. Plus, I have absolutely no backup plan if this doesn't work out, and I'm becoming extremely pessimistic about the entire thing. I actually wish I could withdraw all my apps and get a refund at this point. I need to start figuring out what shitty jobs my M.A. in English can nab me and I need to start a job search now, so that when I graduate in May I can repay my enormous goddamn student loan debt doing something other than waiting tables or begging for change on a street corner. If only I had a time machine so I could go back and scream at my 18 year old self and tell him, "YOU ARE MAKING AND ARE GOING TO MAKE SO MANY GIGANTIC MISTAKES. STOP IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT GO TO COLLEGE YET." But, here I am. It's desperation hour. I need some booze. It's only December 1st. Edited December 2, 2011 by TripWillis Two Espressos 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecritdansleau Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Boy am I in this thread today. Gee whiz. I think I'm going to start the job hunt when the fall semester is over. I'm not counting on this PhD thing at all. I understand where you're coming from--the idea of possibly waiting three whole months with basically my whole life up in the air is scary. Doing things like normal job hunting *almost* makes one feel like one is in control. It wouldn't hurt to put some extra savings in the bank if that PhD lifestyle ends up becoming a a reality~! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyonessrampant Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 You all will make it. Deep breaths and, well, I drank TONS of whiskey in your places. Now that I'm in a Ph.D. program I still drink lots of whiskey, but it is for different reasons now. In my experience this says that whiskey is always the solution Seriously, though, get your apps in, do your best, and then try your best not to dwell on it. It won't make decisions come any sooner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grunty DaGnome Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 I know aaa good dark bar where we can drink cheap once we both get in to bu. Until then, call update legal temp agency in ny and get yourself a paralegal gig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Espressos Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 (edited) Based on prior forum posts, I'm quite sure all of you have a much better chance than I will (come next fall). You all seem to be quite intelligent and focused. I, on the other hand, can't write a seminar paper worth shit. Every one thus far this semester has failed miserably in saying anything worth reading. I'm still applying to graduate programs nonetheless, as there aren't many alternatives beyond law school or working a minimum wage job... Edited December 2, 2011 by Two Espressos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grunty DaGnome Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Don't feel down, TWO. From your other posts, you also sound highly interested, motivated and intelligent. You are just finishing up undergrad. It will happen, don't worry!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 You all seem to be quite intelligent and focused. I, on the other hand, can't write a seminar paper worth shit. Every one thus far this semester has failed miserably in saying anything worth reading. I am pretty sure that feeling like this is in fact a sign that you are perfect for grad school in the humanities. Two Espressos 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Sparrow Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Haha, love it. I was thinking the very same thing. I am pretty sure that feeling like this is in fact a sign that you are perfect for grad school in the humanities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeeMore21 Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 I definitely know what everyone is going through, honestly. The only thing I can suggest is just do your best on your applications. That is the only thing you have control of. I did do want others are suggesting and I applied to several job/internship positions in case I didn't get admitted anywhere. That could be something to look into so that you are putting your nervous energy into something productive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lolopixie Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 I have an idea. I say if we don't get in we usurp the ETS and we create our own newfound money making machine directed at impoverished students. Who's with me?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TripWillis Posted December 4, 2011 Author Share Posted December 4, 2011 I have an idea. I say if we don't get in we usurp the ETS and we create our own newfound money making machine directed at impoverished students. Who's with me?!?! We could call it a "university." especially, Enzian, Safferz and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lolopixie Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 We could call it a "university." That sounds fancy! Good word usage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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