PhDreams Posted February 16, 2012 Author Posted February 16, 2012 yesterday I received a phone call from a University that I was rejected for the Phd program. They were calling to tell me that my application file was currently being reviewed for the masters program. Does that mean that I am in? or I have high chances to be rejected? It was really difficult to received one rejection from the Phd program and I am trying not to created any expectation, but I always ask myself if they could be mean enough to call me saying that I was considered for the master and then reject me. please, please someone call give any information about a similar situation. You should check out the Waiting it out thread. There have been quite a few people who have applied to Stanford's PhD that were rejected and then referred to the POLS program.
acooper Posted February 16, 2012 Posted February 16, 2012 You should check out the Waiting it out thread. There have been quite a few people who have applied to Stanford's PhD that were rejected and then referred to the POLS program. thanks!!!
PhDreams Posted February 16, 2012 Author Posted February 16, 2012 its either that one or the who's applying one in education. cant remember. good luck!
ZeChocMoose Posted February 16, 2012 Posted February 16, 2012 Does anyone know why Higher Ed programs make their decisions first? Do they get less apps? Do they have their deadlines sooner than other depts? I don't think it has anything to do with popularity, but more to do with how there is an assistantship selection process that usually follows the first round of admission decisions. Therefore, you need some time to get both in by April 15th and account for your applicants applying to other places. Therefore higher programs who offered this model tend to notify early so they can set up campus visit days where finalist or admitted students can interview for specific assistantship opportunities. From other education master's programs, I don't get the sense that they have this dual process so perhaps that is why they notify later than the higher ed programs.
PhDreams Posted February 16, 2012 Author Posted February 16, 2012 I don't think it has anything to do with popularity, but more to do with how there is an assistantship selection process that usually follows the first round of admission decisions. Therefore, you need some time to get both in by April 15th and account for your applicants applying to other places. Therefore higher programs who offered this model tend to notify early so they can set up campus visit days where finalist or admitted students can interview for specific assistantship opportunities. From other education master's programs, I don't get the sense that they have this dual process so perhaps that is why they notify later than the higher ed programs. That actually makes a lot of sense. Thanks!
PhDreams Posted February 20, 2012 Author Posted February 20, 2012 Week 5 has officially begun. Still waiting on my decision from Penn. The agony...
Airwick Posted February 20, 2012 Posted February 20, 2012 Week 5 has officially begun. Still waiting on my decision from Penn. The agony... So, I have been procrastinating on my application to Penn. I should probably send this thing out.... haha mjsmith 1
hello3angel Posted February 20, 2012 Posted February 20, 2012 (edited) I'm still waiting to hear back from Vandy's HDC program and HGSE's PSP. It's surprisingly not been a problem keeping my mind off the wait. I guess that's the good thing about feeling swamped all the time, lol! In the beginning, I also figured, if I didn't get in anywhere with reasonably affordable offers, I have my current job to keep me going, so it's not the end of the world. That's not to say I don't worry about it from time to time, out of the blue. Edited February 20, 2012 by hello3angel
hello3angel Posted February 20, 2012 Posted February 20, 2012 So, I have been procrastinating on my application to Penn. I should probably send this thing out.... haha might be a good idea
PhDreams Posted February 21, 2012 Author Posted February 21, 2012 So, I have been procrastinating on my application to Penn. I should probably send this thing out.... haha Haahahaha. Yeah, I still have recommenders to harass. lol AND.... I finally got a decision! Yay, Michigan said yes!
PhDreams Posted February 21, 2012 Author Posted February 21, 2012 Thanks! I was so happy when I received the email that I ended up crying at the cafe at school. lol
yumpeh12 Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 I completely understand. I was at a neighbor's house (senior couple) and just started screaming in spurts! They had no idea what was going on but just kept smiling. haha. PhDreams 1
PhDreams Posted February 21, 2012 Author Posted February 21, 2012 I completely understand. I was at a neighbor's house (senior couple) and just started screaming in spurts! They had no idea what was going on but just kept smiling. haha. love this!!
TexanLex Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 Thanks! I was so happy when I received the email that I ended up crying at the cafe at school. lol WOOOOOOOOOOOO!! Congratulations!!
PhDreams Posted February 21, 2012 Author Posted February 21, 2012 Thanks, TexanLex!! Yipppeeee on our admits to Michigan!
PhDreams Posted February 21, 2012 Author Posted February 21, 2012 Got a rejection from Penn today.. Gotta say that it really helped to get the "official" admit from Rackham right after that though.
PhDreams Posted February 24, 2012 Author Posted February 24, 2012 HGSE and SUSE decisions are right around the corner! Good luck to everyone!
Airwick Posted February 24, 2012 Posted February 24, 2012 (edited) HGSE and SUSE decisions are right around the corner! Good luck to everyone! I would venture a guess that Harvard PhD decisions come out tonight! Edited February 24, 2012 by Airwick mjsmith 1
darlindukkie Posted February 24, 2012 Posted February 24, 2012 Heard from Stanford POLS today!!!! It sounds like they're making calls once they make decisions and then the emails will come in a few weeks! Holy smokes. Here we go.
Revo Posted February 24, 2012 Posted February 24, 2012 Heard from Stanford POLS today!!!! It sounds like they're making calls once they make decisions and then the emails will come in a few weeks! Holy smokes. Here we go. Congrats!
PhDreams Posted February 24, 2012 Author Posted February 24, 2012 Heard from Stanford POLS today!!!! It sounds like they're making calls once they make decisions and then the emails will come in a few weeks! Holy smokes. Here we go. Congrats to the both of you!!!! Now I'm going to be on pins and needles all afternoon. OMG!
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