0000000000AAA Posted January 20, 2012 Author Share Posted January 20, 2012 (edited) Wouldn't it be nice if instead of a slowly drawn out process ranging from January 25 to April, all the schools picked one night on which to contact everyone. Something like Feb 15 from 6PM-11PM EST. We'd all know when it was coming and could sit by our phones and computers and watch the results come in. In one evening we'd discover what the rest of our lives will be like. It'd be like an election night except without (much) network news coverage. Instead we wait. I'm dreading the moment when I've been rejected by 13 or 14 of my 15 schools and the image of my failure slowly comes into focus in front of my eyes. The slow extinguishing of hope is the worst. I'd prefer just to get it over with. Edited January 20, 2012 by WellSpring ecritdansleau and oliviaeden 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintergirl Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Wouldn't it be nice if instead of a slowly drawn out process ranging from January 25 to April, all the schools picked one night on which to contact everyone. Something like Feb 15 from 6PM-11PM EST. We'd all know when it was coming and could sit by our phones and computers and watch the results come in. In one evening we'd discover what the rest of our lives will be like. It'd be like an election night except without (much) network news coverage. Instead we wait. I'm dreading the moment when I've been rejected by 13 or 14 of my 15 schools and the image of my failure slowly comes into focus in front of my eyes. The slow extinguishing of hope is the worst. I'd prefer just to get it over with. Sort of like Match for med schools? I'd be down with that. The drawn out torture waiting is almost unbearable! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelkel Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 (edited) A friend of mine who is getting an MA in genetic counseling got all her decisions on one day (along with everyone in that program). However it was late April before she heard, which would absolutely kill me. Edited January 21, 2012 by Kelkel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HunkyDory Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Well...who wants to step forward and claim it? Institution Program (Season) Decision & Date St1 Date Added Notes University Of Kansas, Lawrence English, PhD (F12) Rejected via Website on 23 Jan 2012 A 24 Jan 2012 No email or phonecall; just checked the web site and found rejection letter posted there!!! HunkyDory 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timshel Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Well...who wants to step forward and claim it? Institution Program (Season) Decision & Date St1 Date Added Notes University Of Kansas, Lawrence English, PhD (F12) Rejected via Website on 23 Jan 2012 A 24 Jan 2012 No email or phonecall; just checked the web site and found rejection letter posted there!!! Well, it wasn't me, but it prompted me to check my own application there. I, too, was rejected. This is not a good sign. I feel like I already know how the rest is going to play out...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbarks Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Well, it wasn't me, but it prompted me to check my own application there. I, too, was rejected. This is not a good sign. I feel like I already know how the rest is going to play out...... You have nine more. I know everyone is tired of hearing it, but it only takes one. Good luck! and...and...and... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdon19 Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Why wouldn't they send an e-mail notification!? Now I'm logging onto all my online apps to see if I have rejections waiting for me there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TripWillis Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Well, it wasn't me, but it prompted me to check my own application there. I, too, was rejected. This is not a good sign. I feel like I already know how the rest is going to play out...... Sorry Timshel. Hang in there! 9 more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremiahParadise Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Why wouldn't they send an e-mail notification!? Right? Seems like a REALLY crappy way to get the news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HunkyDory Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Why wouldn't they send an e-mail notification!? Now I'm logging onto all my online apps to see if I have rejections waiting for me there... Definitely not up for any of the ones I'm applying to, although I can't even log into Buffalo's status page. Perhaps this means we'll get those decisions soon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdon19 Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Well, it wasn't me, but it prompted me to check my own application there. I, too, was rejected. This is not a good sign. I feel like I already know how the rest is going to play out...... Timshel, I have confidence in you! Honestly, I really want to see all the regular GC'ers on here get into programs this year...I feel so bonded to y'all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HunkyDory Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Also wasn't Kansas' app due on the 31st? How is the turnaround so quick on those? ecritdansleau 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0000000000AAA Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share Posted January 24, 2012 Is anyone else checking the results survey every day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolferine Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Is anyone else checking the results survey every day? If by "every day" you mean "every five or so minutes," then yes. snes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintergirl Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Well, it wasn't me, but it prompted me to check my own application there. I, too, was rejected. This is not a good sign. I feel like I already know how the rest is going to play out...... That stinks, Timshel. But at least you have the "honor" of winning our pool? Where shall I send the chocolate? ; ) Hang in there!! If by "every day" you mean "every five or so minutes," then yes. Haha, so true. And today I switched my school email account to enable it to come to my phone. I'm sensing this might've been a bad idea indeed.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdon19 Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 "every five or so minutes." That's me. Last Friday night, after a few too many tequila shots, I begged a friend to let me use his computer just so I could check the results and my e-mail. I had a small meltdown because of one of the inevitable Friday evening "Duke Application Status" e-mails. There is a good chance I will not even hear from anyone for another month. That makes the chances of my sanity not lasting through the month exponentially higher. Find a math major. Figure that out. woolferine, and...and...and..., Tybalt and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolferine Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Haha, so true. And today I switched my school email account to enable it to come to my phone. I'm sensing this might've been a bad idea indeed.... Haha, I did the same thing, and it is so unhealthy and unwise. On my phone, I go from loading my email to loading this site to reloading my email... "every five or so minutes." That's me. Last Friday night, after a few too many tequila shots, I begged a friend to let me use his computer just so I could check the results and my e-mail. I had a small meltdown because of one of the inevitable Friday evening "Duke Application Status" e-mails. There is a good chance I will not even hear from anyone for another month. That makes the chances of my sanity not lasting through the month exponentially higher. Find a math major. Figure that out. Oh yes, everything about this post. When I'm out, I'm usually at risk of drunk texting, but I came dangerously close to rum-induced posting on here over the weekend...considering I've been more of a lurker than a poster over these last few months, that would have been quite the, er, introduction. bdon19 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fedupofthewait Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Well, here I am...the winner. Gosh it feels so bad. I got my first rejection today! University of Kansas--did not even email me. I happened to check my online app and found my rejection letter posted there. This is wayyy too early...I had to read it a few times to grasp the reality of it. It is a sad day . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Origin=Goal Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Sorry to hear it, comrade! Don't let it get you down though, we're all going to get our fair share of rejections; no funding coupled with the mushrooming number of applicants inevitably leads to this. I'm pulling for you at UCSC! Still better than joining the reserve army of labour though, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fedupofthewait Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Thanks Origin=Goal. I hope UCSC has some good news for me soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marlowe Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 I came dangerously close to rum-induced posting on here over the weekend...considering I've been more of a lurker than a poster over these last few months, that would have been quite the, er, introduction. That is exactly what the chat thread is for! woolferine 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Espressos Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 (edited) This is somewhat incongruous with the last few postings, but I want to say that the whole prize thing for the first rejection is a fantastic idea. If I apply to graduate programs next fall, I'm definitely going to spearhead (or at least contribute to) another thread like this. Marxist_feminist: sorry to hear about your rejection! Here's to hoping you receive good news soon! With a username like yours, they shouldn't be able to resist your application. There's basically a 99% chance that you're a really cool person. Edited January 24, 2012 by Two Espressos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremiahParadise Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 With a username like yours, they shouldn't be able to resist your application. ...unless they're a bunch of misogynistic capitalists. Tybalt, antecedent, and...and...and... and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintergirl Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 ...unless they're a bunch of misogynistic capitalists. You rang? (I kid, I kid...) indalomena and Two Espressos 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
losingeffingmarbles Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 I did my undergrad work at UCSC -it's an amazing place, and based on your name you'd probably really dig it there. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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