Dubya Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 I've always known that I could be a trendsetter, I was just kinda hoping it would be because I was famous :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yello there Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 I opened my mailbox a few moments ago to find a small envelope from my top choice program. I thought about how much I would have really loved to go there and said "oh well." I proceeded to open the letter, hoping that it would be a nice rejection.... "The faculty has recently met to consider applications...blah blah blah...we are pleased to inform you that you are a finalist...please keep this in mind as you make decisions for grad school." Hey Dubya what school you a finalist at? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubya Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 I rather not say until I get a final decision, but I GUARANTEE that you didn't apply there. It's a very, very, very small department that doesn't receive many apps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yello there Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Oh you're no fun. I received a similar letter with nearly identical verbiage. Was wondering if we were in competition. Guess I will count on your guarantee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubya Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 I tried sending you a PM yello there, but it said that you don't exist...anyway...what's your sub-field? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yello there Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 I don't exist! Now you are being just downright rude. Bio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yello there Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Forgot to put the j/k in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubya Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Tried again...you still don't exist! I sent an e-mail to whatever address you have linked to your account. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medianerd Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Ahhhhh cruel! I just received the official email from the program I've been admitted to (so far). I thought the original email I received was the official offer, so when I saw this automated email I assumed it was from one of my other schools. Alas... trying to slow my heart back down. Too many places start with "University of..." which is where my email clipped the subject line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubya Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Well, were they at least nice and had "Congrats" in the subject line or something? My worst fear is to check my e-mail and discover a message from Harvard with the subject being "F*** Off!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medianerd Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Nope, it was just one of those super generic messages that say "Application decision from University of X" and you have to log into their website to check it. I was halfway paranoid they changed their minds. Next year's applicants will read this stuff and smile a bit I'm sure, but I feel like I'll never make it to mid March. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erudite crudite Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Well, were they at least nice and had "Congrats" in the subject line or something? My worst fear is to check my e-mail and discover a message from Harvard with the subject being "F*** Off!" I've been expecting that or something along the lines of "ABSOLUTELY NOT" or "SERIOUSLY?" Or maybe just a simple ":(" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonights Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 You know what, though? If the subject line was "F**K OFF" then it would spare me the inevitable four seconds of horrible, hopeful build-up time between looking at my inbox and experiencing the pangs of rejection. So I'm all for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zygomatic Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 You know what, though? If the subject line was "F**K OFF" then it would spare me the inevitable four seconds of horrible, hopeful build-up time between looking at my inbox and experiencing the pangs of rejection. So I'm all for that. That is true. When I was applying to Masters programs I hated getting emails and not knowing until halfway down the page. Just put it in the subject and save me the horrible crash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medianerd Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 I'm kind of with you guys. Having to listen to my heart hammer in my chest while I find where I saved the PIN for an app website, copy it, enter it into the form, find where the decision has been posted, and click on it... well, it's long enough to kill me, I think. So I realized in addition to a Friday the 13th this week there's one in March. I don't know why, but I find this idea funny and bet a lot of notifications will happen to go out on those days, forever cementing the 'bad luck' thing in some folks' minds (or to be optimistic, converting it forever to a 'lucky day'). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshine6 Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 I got an email from a professor at one of my schools... They want me to come up meet the department and check out the program, sometime in the next few weeks. (I figure it should be no problem, it is about a five hour drive.) Is this an interview? Should I be jumping around? What the hell am I going to wear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubya Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 Well it's certainly not bad! Sounds like they just want to make sure you're not a freak before they admit you. Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshine6 Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 I am kind of a freak though. I hope it doesn't ruin my chances.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubya Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 Don't worry. I'm sure they're pretty freaky too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonights Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 Don't worry. I'm sure they're pretty freaky too! Isn't that absolutely wonderful about our field? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubya Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 Wonderful? Maybe. Reassuring? Definitely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medianerd Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 GLSafklkjfakdjflakdad! I am tired of checking my inbox! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshine6 Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 Me too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medianerd Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 Last year I got my first rejection on Feb 15th (this isn't my first round of this stuff, as I have two master's degrees in different fields)... as the date grows closer I am getting more nervous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubya Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 There are still a few working hours left today...I want an acceptance in my inbox today!!! Patience is overrated! &%$#@*&!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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