litjust Posted January 25, 2012 Author Share Posted January 25, 2012 seriously freaking out that i haven't gotten official word from anywhere. is it bad i've already started hunting down housing options? I even figured out where i'm gonna live with 18000 stipend versus a 27000 stipend. also have calculated commuting times if I lived off-campus. day-dreaming of that feeling walking across campus, chin up high, completely satisfied being immersed in research I love.. self-torture continues. Don't freak out. It's still early. This cycle goes until March. I totally don't think it's bad that you've started calculating housing options. Haha, and comparing stipend amounts - I can relate I can't wait until this is over. Hitomimay, I agree! I, too, wish I could sleep the rest of this month away. It's not like I don't need the rest anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceek Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Does anyone have knowledge of or statistics on SUSE's DAPS program? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phd2012 Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Thanks for joining us and congrats on you acceptance!!! I'm still waiting to hear from Madison, curriculum & instruction. Thank you. It feel the anxiety on the board, and even though I have an acceptance letter, it's not THE acceptance letter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildviolet Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 On 1/25/2012 at 1:31 PM, cacaotocacao said: day-dreaming of that feeling walking across campus, chin up high, completely satisfied being immersed in research I love.. self-torture continues. Me, too! I think it's completely normal (and probably even healthy) to daydream about where you're going to live and how you're going to feel walking around campus as a doctoral student. I'm so excited about grad school--can't wait to get there, so I know what you mean about self-torture. Also, I wouldn't worry too much. If you know which specific professors you want to work with, you may want to try emailing them--don't ask about your application status, just say hi. That's what I've done so far, and I've gotten friendly responses back. I know UT Austin will have results by mid-February and WashU probably won't get theirs done until March. So, don't worry too much if you haven't been contacted yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
litjust Posted January 25, 2012 Author Share Posted January 25, 2012 On 1/25/2012 at 3:43 PM, phd2012 said: Thank you. It feel the anxiety on the board, and even though I have an acceptance letter, it's not THE acceptance letter. Yep! I know exactly what you mean! Quote ...Also, I wouldn't worry too much. If you know which specific professors you want to work with, you may want to try emailing them--don't ask about your application status, just say hi. That's what I've done so far, and I've gotten friendly responses back. I know UT Austin will have results by mid-February and WashU probably won't get theirs done until March. So, don't worry too much if you haven't been contacted yet. You're braver than me! I totally want to do this, but I don't want to feel like I'm disturbing them. Today, I did find out that Madison C&I did not return until this past Monday (of course I didn't ask ... someone else told me), which means that any Madison folks who are waiting it out with me might not hear until early Feb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abr2116 Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Phone interview scheduled with University of Wisconsin-Madison (Higher Ed Leadership & Policy) & second interview with USC (Higher Ed), both for PhD programs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keepswimming Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 (edited) Hi everyone! I've been ignoring gradcafe because it felt like picking a sore (the waiting process and reading everyone's updates that is), but I thought I would share now that I have heard something--I got a call from a prof I wanted to work with from UCLA a couple days ago congratulating me on my acceptance! I am VERY excited because UCLA is one of my top choices!! I am shocked that they got back so soon so kudos to UCLA adcomm. Btw, I'm so neurotic that I"m thinking someone prank called me since I haven't received the official packet and the decision is not up on the website! If the case, I'll update you soon. Good luck everyone Edited January 26, 2012 by keepswimming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
litjust Posted January 25, 2012 Author Share Posted January 25, 2012 Congrats, abr2116!!!! I hope all goes well keep us posted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
litjust Posted January 25, 2012 Author Share Posted January 25, 2012 Keepswiming, super congrats to you as well!!! I'm excited for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilgreycells Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Congrats on the interviews abr2116!! Congrats on the acceptances phd2012 and keepswiming!! Glad to see so much happy news being shared Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phd2012 Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Congrats on the interviews abr2116!! Congrats on the acceptances phd2012 and keepswiming!! Glad to see so much happy news being shared Thank you. And the best to you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hitomimay Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 (edited) Phone interview scheduled with University of Wisconsin-Madison (Higher Ed Leadership & Policy) & second interview with USC (Higher Ed), both for PhD programs. Yay! Just one question, what do you mean by 2nd interview with USC? O.o?! Oh wait, never mind, i see your signature now, sorry... I swear, I'm reading waaaay too much into this and turning neurotic lol. Next week is the start of February!!! Hopefully we all hear some more solid and concrete good news soon lol. Edited January 26, 2012 by hitomimay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hitomimay Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Hi everyone! I've been ignoring gradcafe because it felt like picking a sore (the waiting process and reading everyone's updates that is), but I thought I would share now that I have heard something--I got a call from a prof I wanted to work with from UCLA a couple days ago congratulating me on my acceptance! I am VERY excited because UCLA is one of my top choices!! I am shocked that they got back so soon so kudos to UCLA adcomm. Btw, I'm so neurotic that I"m thinking someone prank called me since I haven't received the official packet and the decision is not up on the website! If the case, I'll update you soon. Good luck everyone I am new here. This is my first post, but been lurking for a while. First of all, While I am in the 'burbs, I got Chicago love. I have been accepted to the U of Iowa - my fourth choice. I am really hoping and praying for Michigan or Wiconsin. Has anyone heard anything from either of these Ed Policy programs? Good luck to all!! Congrats you two! I'm so excited for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cacao to cacao Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Don't freak out. It's still early. This cycle goes until March. I totally don't think it's bad that you've started calculating housing options. Haha, and comparing stipend amounts - I can relate I can't wait until this is over. Hitomimay, I agree! I, too, wish I could sleep the rest of this month away. It's not like I don't need the rest anyway. thanks litjust. doing my best to stay occupied... reading books and catching up on my Neftlix queue! =D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hitomimay Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 thanks litjust. doing my best to stay occupied... reading books and catching up on my Neftlix queue! =D Netflix...brilliant. I've been pouring through all the Hulu shows... Lol. Scary how many series I've watched from pilot to officially caught up on. too much free time when I want it the least lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abr2116 Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 hitomimany my situation seems to be reverse from yours. My first conversation was with the professor I hope to work with, tomorrow my phone call is with Dianne (PhD director at USC). I'll let you all know how it goes. Thanks for the well wishes. Best to everyone. Congrats keepswimming on the news from UCLA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hitomimay Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 hitomimany my situation seems to be reverse from yours. My first conversation was with the professor I hope to work with, tomorrow my phone call is with Dianne (PhD director at USC). I'll let you all know how it goes. Thanks for the well wishes. Best to everyone. Congrats keepswimming on the news from UCLA! Good luck tomorrow with Dianne. She's so sweet, she took time out of her day to call me on Christmas Eve. Nothing to be nervous about, a very nice woman. Just curious, which professor did you end up talking to? Mine was Dr. Brewer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
litjust Posted January 26, 2012 Author Share Posted January 26, 2012 thanks litjust. doing my best to stay occupied... reading books and catching up on my Neftlix queue! =D Me too! I'm reading the Hunger Games series (I'm a teacher and my students insisted I read this, especially since the movie is coming out - middle school logic) and I'm on the second book. I actually enjoy them. In my grown up life, I'm reading Choke by Chuck Palahniuk. Have you seen any good films lately? I'm such an indie/foreign film junkie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cacao to cacao Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Me too! I'm reading the Hunger Games series (I'm a teacher and my students insisted I read this, especially since the movie is coming out - middle school logic) and I'm on the second book. I actually enjoy them. In my grown up life, I'm reading Choke by Chuck Palahniuk. Have you seen any good films lately? I'm such an indie/foreign film junkie That's awesome! The last thing I watched on netflix was Angelah Johnson in That's How We Do It! it's a stand up comedy... and she's hilarious! i really needed a good laugh.. I think everyone should watch it at some point. and if you don't have netflix you can catch her on http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsWrY77o77o. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cacao to cacao Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 I got a call from a prof I wanted to work with from UCLA a couple days ago congratulating me on my acceptance! I am VERY excited because UCLA is one of my top choices!! Congrats keepswimming!! Which program did you apply to? I applied into their SSCE program.. maybe I will be lucky like you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhDreams Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 I am new here. This is my first post, but been lurking for a while. First of all, While I am in the 'burbs, I got Chicago love. I have been accepted to the U of Iowa - my fourth choice. I am really hoping and praying for Michigan or Wiconsin. Has anyone heard anything from either of these Ed Policy programs? Good luck to all!! Congrats!!!! LOL. Pardon me, I laugh not at your dream or your underlying fears (although I'm guessing it's no longer underlying for any of us lol), but at how we probably all share in this terrifying nail-biting experience. You're not alone!!! Sometimes, I want to sleep the month away so I can just wake up and check the results online, but it haunts me even in my sleep! Bah... LOL I have to laugh too. It's getting pretty ridiculous at this point. I love all of the support from you guys. It's been keeping me relatively sane. Phone interview scheduled with University of Wisconsin-Madison (Higher Ed Leadership & Policy) & second interview with USC (Higher Ed), both for PhD programs. Yay!!! Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhDreams Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Hi everyone! I've been ignoring gradcafe because it felt like picking a sore (the waiting process and reading everyone's updates that is), but I thought I would share now that I have heard something--I got a call from a prof I wanted to work with from UCLA a couple days ago congratulating me on my acceptance! I am VERY excited because UCLA is one of my top choices!! I am shocked that they got back so soon so kudos to UCLA adcomm. Btw, I'm so neurotic that I"m thinking someone prank called me since I haven't received the official packet and the decision is not up on the website! If the case, I'll update you soon. Good luck everyone Congrats!!! UCLA is also one of my top choices. I can't wait to hear from them. I'm excited that they are getting back to people so soon!! Me too! I'm reading the Hunger Games series (I'm a teacher and my students insisted I read this, especially since the movie is coming out - middle school logic) and I'm on the second book. My supervisor just bought this book for me and gave it to me with a little note thanking me for my hard work and also wrote something about needing to take a break...So, yeah. I guess I have been letting the crazy show at work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhDreams Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Do I know that Penn doesn't make decisions at midnight? Yes. Do I still continually check my status anyway? Absolutely. litjust and jbriar 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keepswimming Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Thanks everyone! Cacao, I was accepted into HEOC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keepswimming Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 (edited) Do I still continually check my status anyway? Absolutely. I can't say I haven't done the same! This is such a nerve-wrecking and humbling experience. I take my dogs on multiple walks each day, hoping that while I'm out, I've missed a call or received an email. It's worse than any breakup I've been through! Edited January 26, 2012 by keepswimming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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