0% Confidence of Acceptance

[JeremiahParadise]

Here's hoping for good news today!

Hoping!

[OctaviaButlerfan]

Well, I know it's not over 'till it's over.. and one of my programs doesn't typically notify until early/mid March.. but I am not feeling very confident right now.

[Datatape]

Be strong.  I didn't get my first waitlist notification last year until almost the first of March, and I almost made it in on my last waitlist, which was still waiting to see if they could admit me in the last few days up to and a few days after the April 15 deadline.  You genuinely never know what's going to happen at any time.

[yellow.wallpaper]

Are you trying to tell me that they're not as obsessed with me as I am them? Do you think standing outside their window with a boom box will help???

This made me laugh so much!

Seriously, I think a bit of comedy is needed during these tough times. :-/

Here's hoping!

[chaucerettescs]

Well, I know it's not over 'till it's over.. and one of my programs doesn't typically notify until early/mid March.. but I am not feeling very confident right now.

 

Same. With UNC and Cornell starting to send out decisions, today has been very difficult.

 

 

Woe to anyone who asks if I've heard any news yet.

 

[litkid]

Today, I feel depressed. I feel crushed... How do I get out of this funk? Why is this waiting process taking forever?

[It's (Not) About Me]

Same. With UNC and Cornell starting to send out decisions, today has been very difficult.

 

 

Woe to anyone who asks if I've heard any news yet.

Me too. UNC and Cornell were two of my favorites, and it's hard to lose both in one day. I didn't expect a bite from Cornell, but it still hurts. And I actually thought I had a chance at UNC. I feel pretty awful right now.

 

Edit to say: I know I haven't technically "lost" anything yet, but it sure as heck feels like it.

Edited February 15, 2013 by It's (Not) About Me

[chaucerettescs]

Me too. UNC and Cornell were two of my favorites, and it's hard to lose both in one day. I didn't expect a bite from Cornell, but it still hurts. And I actually thought I had a chance at UNC. I feel pretty awful right now.

 

Edit to say: I know I haven't technically "lost" anything yet, but it sure as heck feels like it.

 

Oh, man, my thoughts EXACTLY. UNC was my #1 choice. Unless any of the schools I applied to do another round of acceptances OR I get into Michigan (which is highly unlikely), I'm out this cycle.

 

AND I finally got my Duke rejection. Haha, at last!

[bfat]

I really put my all into my app for Cornell. I visited twice (2 years in a row, once with an 8-week-old baby in tow) and met with several professors. Got really great vibes, fell in love with Ithaca... I know it was still a long shot, but I'm pretty heartbroken right now.

 

[It's (Not) About Me]

Oh, man, my thoughts EXACTLY. UNC was my #1 choice. Unless any of the schools I applied to do another round of acceptances OR I get into Michigan (which is highly unlikely), I'm out this cycle.

 

AND I finally got my Duke rejection. Haha, at last!

Ugh, I literally *just* got my Duke rejection too! Are we the same person? Fingers crossed for something to pull through for you! Maybe we'll get waitlisted at UNC or Cornell, eh?

[chaucerettescs]

Ugh, I literally *just* got my Duke rejection too! Are we the same person? Fingers crossed for something to pull through for you! Maybe we'll get waitlisted at UNC or Cornell, eh?

 

It's so silly; I've know that rejection e-mail was coming for days and yet my heart still fell out my butt when I saw it in my inbox. Ah, well. Duke was a long-shot (never mind the fact I had a glaring typo in the first line of my Duke SOP). Definitely hoping to get waitlisted at UNC (or for another round of acceptances... you know, whatever). Good luck!

 

I'm trying to be optimistic about everything. I'm a freshly minted BA (December graduate) and since the beginning of this process have heard "Take time off! Take time off!" from just about everyone. I don't want to wait another year, but time off may be exactly what I need. My CV has already vastly improved since applications were due and hopefully I can hustle and get a publication and/or conference under my belt before next cycle.

Edited February 15, 2013 by chaucerettescs

[patientagony]

I'm trying to be optimistic about everything. I'm a freshly minted BA (December graduate) and since the beginning of this process have heard "Take time off! Take time off!" from just about everyone. I don't want to wait another year, but time off may be exactly what I need. My CV has already vastly improved since applications were due and hopefully I can hustle and get a publication and/or conference under my belt before next cycle.

 

I don't want to be one of those annoying people who give advice to make you feel better and it just annoys you, but speaking as someone who didn't get in on their first round of applications, taking a bit of time of can be nice. I thought it was going to be the worst thing in the world, but having time to de-stress has been priceless. Good luck!

[Two Espressos]

I'm trying to be optimistic about everything. I'm a freshly minted BA (December graduate) and since the beginning of this process have heard "Take time off! Take time off!" from just about everyone. I don't want to wait another year, but time off may be exactly what I need. My CV has already vastly improved since applications were due and hopefully I can hustle and get a publication and/or conference under my belt before next cycle.

 

I think a year off would be good for me too, especially if I can spend that year in France!  I've been inundated with sincere praise these past two weeks from several professors, and it's really helping me cope with the possibility of being shut out.  Even if I don't make it, I'll be okay: there's always next year, and I don't need to attend a top-20 program to be happy.

[chaucerettescs]

I don't want to be one of those annoying people who give advice to make you feel better and it just annoys you, but speaking as someone who didn't get in on their first round of applications, taking a bit of time of can be nice. I thought it was going to be the worst thing in the world, but having time to de-stress has been priceless. Good luck!

 

Haha, that's all right. Thanks for the kind words and congrats on earning acceptances your second go-round.

 

Part of the reason I didn't want to wait was because I'd already taken two years time off between high school and university (for financial reasons) and was just so ready to really get going. But if I don't get in anywhere, it might end up working out for the best. My entire family and I are moving to Florida in the next couple months and thought of having to move twice within the space of a couple months (the hassle, the MONEY) was very nerve-wracking. Plus, I'll have time to write a more focused SOP, try to get published, and, come this Winter, I'll do another round of applications at a much larger pool of schools.

 

The only thing that's really stinging right now is that I had three amazing recommenders who have been so good and so helpful to me (and one of them has so much time invested in me and such high hopes). If I'm rejected across the board, it's going to be hard letting them know. Of course, I'm sure they're very, very, very, very used to it, but it really won't be fun.

Edited February 15, 2013 by chaucerettescs

[pomoisdead]

Everything was fine with me until I started obsessively checking the results board and reading these threads. Anyone else? My wife wants to kill me for checking all of this so often...then someone goes and posts a random Brandeis acceptance, which must be BS, and now I'm a basket case...

[cbttcher]

Everything was fine with me until I started obsessively checking the results board and reading these threads. Anyone else? My wife wants to kill me for checking all of this so often...then someone goes and posts a random Brandeis acceptance, which must be BS, and now I'm a basket case...

 

Someone over in the Acceptance thread claimed the Brandeis acceptance.

[pomoisdead]

Someone over in the Acceptance thread claimed the Brandeis acceptance.

I saw! Lame...

[t1racyjacks]

my LOR writers are comforting me, saying that it tends to happen, esp with people from my uni (and location). sigh.

[practical cat]

I think I'd care more about losing Cornell if I weren't so sick over Brandeis. I wanted that one so, so much. Sorry to everyone else who is having a yucky start to their weekend. Congrats to those who aren't.

[InHacSpeVivo]

I think I'd care more about losing Cornell if I weren't so sick over Brandeis. I wanted that one so, so much. Sorry to everyone else who is having a yucky start to their weekend. Congrats to those who aren't.

 

Amen to that, girl who wears glasses.

[practical cat]

Ok, but I am trying for Most Wait Lists in the GC Awards. So there's that!

[thatjewishgirl]

My rejection from Oregon reached Oklahoma today, in case anyone is wondering about Oregon. The letter was dated Feb. 12. So far that is two rejections of nine for me, though I pretty much consider Minnesota a rejection, considering how it looks as though they've already notified the people they want. I wish they would send out rejections and get it over with! I think I am driving my coworkers crazy. . .

[kaykitty19]

My rejection from Oregon reached Oklahoma today, in case anyone is wondering about Oregon. The letter was dated Feb. 12. So far that is two rejections of nine for me, though I pretty much consider Minnesota a rejection, considering how it looks as though they've already notified the people they want. I wish they would send out rejections and get it over with! I think I am driving my coworkers crazy. . .

I completely understand! I don't want to give up hope, but when you see the results board filled with acceptances you think to yourself where is my notification? >.<

[t1racyjacks]

I completely understand! I don't want to give up hope, but when you see the results board filled with acceptances you think to yourself where is my notification? >.<

I am just wishing they'd give the rejections out soon. I mean, we already know they've probably notified the people whom they want. Just to put our minds to rest completely, y'know? :unsure:

[thatjewishgirl]

Yes! Thanks for saying so. I don't want it to seem like I am unhappy for other people, but it is so discouraging to see others get two, three, four, and even five acceptances at such an early stage when all I have so far is a growing pile of rejections!