DontHate Posted February 6, 2013 Posted February 6, 2013 That, or they've notified already and the lucky ones are not on this forum. But I thought everyone was on this forum...
practical cat Posted February 6, 2013 Posted February 6, 2013 I'm still holding on to a tiny flame of Buffalo waitlist hope, but I'm 99% sure Vanderbilt ain't happening. From last year, it looks like they sent out a crap-ton of rejections, then their acceptances, then a crap-ton more rejections.I thought all of the rejections were on the same day. Either way, eh. I have more hopes for Vanderbilt just because we haven't seen any rejections from Buffalo yet. If we're still standing after that, I'll feel more hopeful. (Unfortunately because the hope is really starting to get to me.)
dazedandbemused Posted February 6, 2013 Posted February 6, 2013 I thought all of the rejections were on the same day. Either way, eh. I have more hopes for Vanderbilt just because we haven't seen any rejections from Buffalo yet. If we're still standing after that, I'll feel more hopeful. (Unfortunately because the hope is really starting to get to me.) Whoops, nevermind. I must not have been paying attention to the years there. I'm only hoping for Buffalo because I was waitlisted last year; it would be too depressing to not even get that a year later with better materials.
practical cat Posted February 6, 2013 Posted February 6, 2013 Whoops, nevermind. I must not have been paying attention to the years there. I'm only hoping for Buffalo because I was waitlisted last year; it would be too depressing to not even get that a year later with better materials.I hope you do! My negativity be damned.
t1racyjacks Posted February 6, 2013 Posted February 6, 2013 I just sent a pleading email to the Berkeley POI asking him to end the agony, more or less and tell me all my rejections at once
t1racyjacks Posted February 6, 2013 Posted February 6, 2013 annnddd the Berkeley POI tells me Berkeley has made its decisions, but refuse to tell him. We should hear from them in a week.
KeelyMK Posted February 6, 2013 Posted February 6, 2013 email from the grad admissions officer at Berkeley just now saying they need a copy of the fee waiver letter that financial aid issued when I was submitting an application...hoping they wouldn't even bother to ask if I was going to be rejected anyway. we'll see. the waiting is keeellling me! And as I've been lurking the last few days I've seen and sympathized with all of the good and bad news on the forum. Congrats to everyone who made it thus far, hang in there and good luck to everyone else.
KeelyMK Posted February 6, 2013 Posted February 6, 2013 that prob should have gone in the other thread, sorry. this was just the page i had up when i got the email. ach, scatter-brained today.
Two Espressos Posted February 6, 2013 Posted February 6, 2013 (edited) So, what should I make of not hearing anything from Madison? The website still says "pending" for me. Is being on the waitlist a possibility, or am I just being foolishly optimistic? Edited February 6, 2013 by Two Espressos
DontHate Posted February 6, 2013 Posted February 6, 2013 So, what should I make of not hearing anything from Madison? The website still says "pending" for me. Is being on the waitlist a possibility, or am I just being foolishly optimistic? Whenever people ask this kind of thing I just want to.... Always assume and prepare for the worst. Then if something else happens it'll be a pleasant surprise.
Porridge Posted February 6, 2013 Posted February 6, 2013 Can I add, don't assume that all posted results are authentic.
joy illimited Posted February 6, 2013 Posted February 6, 2013 I know it's still early, but this process is seriously prolonged torture. I'm assuming a rejection from NYU, but without that official rejection letter, it's very hard for me to let go. Sigh. Anyone have any idea if NYU does waitlists (apologies if this has already been addressed elsewhere)? I feel awful for being so distracted at work, but this is seriously all I can think about.
dazedandbemused Posted February 6, 2013 Posted February 6, 2013 Can I add, don't assume that all posted results are authentic. Yes! I keep hearing this from past applicants. Apparently people would say they'd gotten in to all kinds of places, yet never ended up at any of them and were never heard from again. I can't imagine what would induce someone to do such craziness though.
bfat Posted February 6, 2013 Posted February 6, 2013 YOUZ GUYZ! I TOTES JUST GOT INTO HARVARD AND YALE AT THE SAME TIMEZ! LULZ I'M SO SMRT. Totally legit. But seriously, though, tempting as it may be to try to cover the shame of my utter failure thus far, I doubt there are too many fake acceptances on these boards. Definitely some though. Also plenty of inflated stats, I'd say. practical cat and asleepawake 2
happygreengrass Posted February 6, 2013 Posted February 6, 2013 I'm assuming rejection from Buffalo, and I feel sort of like I'm going through the stages of grief: denial, anger, depression. I know it's incredibly silly; what did I expect on my first try with only one school?!?! I just don't know of anything other than scholarship that I love and do well that also leads to (miniscule) paychecks. Anyone else having a preemptive wallow?
t1racyjacks Posted February 6, 2013 Posted February 6, 2013 here. I am assuming the other schools don't want me after 1 rejection too.
InHacSpeVivo Posted February 6, 2013 Posted February 6, 2013 I'm assuming rejection from Buffalo, and I feel sort of like I'm going through the stages of grief: denial, anger, depression. I know it's incredibly silly; what did I expect on my first try with only one school?!?! I just don't know of anything other than scholarship that I love and do well that also leads to (miniscule) paychecks. Anyone else having a preemptive wallow? I'd say the wallowing has been going on over here for close to a week now. I wish I'd only applied to one school! 0/1 is far preferable to 0/11.
dazedandbemused Posted February 6, 2013 Posted February 6, 2013 Guys, the radio silence is over! I FINALLY heard from Vanderbilt; looks like I've been waitlisted. asleepawake, cbttcher, Two Espressos and 5 others 8
asleepawake Posted February 7, 2013 Posted February 7, 2013 Guys, the radio silence is over! I FINALLY heard from Vanderbilt; looks like I've been waitlisted. That's MORE than something. Vanderbilt is amazing. Congratulations and I hope it materializes for you!!
practical cat Posted February 7, 2013 Posted February 7, 2013 Guys, the radio silence is over! I FINALLY heard from Vanderbilt; looks like I've been waitlisted. CONGRATULATIONS ME TOO THAT WAS THE NICEST EMAIL EVER TOO Aubergine, waparys, downtherabbithole and 4 others 7
dazedandbemused Posted February 7, 2013 Posted February 7, 2013 I'd probably be more willing to take it seriously if they didn't make it very clear that my chances are very slim. Apparently the heirarchy is accepted people, then alternate list, then waitlist. Basically, it sounds like the waitlist is their idea of a consolation prize. It's kind of crazy how many applicants there were though; the email said they got 350 applications for 7 spots.
practical cat Posted February 7, 2013 Posted February 7, 2013 I'd probably be more willing to take it seriously if they didn't make it very clear that my chances are very slim. Apparently the heirarchy is accepted people, then alternate list, then waitlist. Basically, it sounds like the waitlist is their idea of a consolation prize. It's kind of crazy how many applicants there were though; the email said they got 350 applications for 7 spots. I know, I know. BUT this does make me feel better that 1) my application wasn't, in fact, lost and 2) I might make it actually IN somewhere. VANDERBILT sort of liked me. DontHate and wreckofthehope 1 1
dazedandbemused Posted February 7, 2013 Posted February 7, 2013 I know, I know. BUT this does make me feel better that 1) my application wasn't, in fact, lost and 2) I might make it actually IN somewhere. VANDERBILT sort of liked me. This is very true. Although when I received this email I suddenly had a horrible vision of myself, two months from now, surrounded by twelve waitlists and nothing else. The horror!
practical cat Posted February 7, 2013 Posted February 7, 2013 This is very true. Although when I received this email I suddenly had a horrible vision of myself, two months from now, surrounded by twelve waitlists and nothing else. The horror! I had that same thought about my future, haha. But keep it positive, I think you have at least a couple firm yeses coming.
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