avee Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Brandeis e-mailed me today--I'm waitlisted. It's my top choice, so a little nervous to say the least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth.Vegan Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Do you mind listing or PM'ing your stats? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sociologyplease Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Sorry avee, I hope you get off the waitlist. I'm guessing a rejection for me, which is okay. Saw it coming after that phoned acceptance the other day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacib Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 A tiny school like Brandeis usually accepts only two or three people a year. At a place like that, stats matter even less than usual and fit probably matters even more. If Brandeis is your top choice, I would email them and tell them that (be honest about where else you were accepted of course). Because they only two or so spots a year, they're probably going to have offers to two or so people at a time. However, if one declines, they're more likely to use their waitlist and if you're excited about going there, you should definitely see if you can't make sure you're at the top of the waitlist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sociologyplease Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 @avee, have you heard anything from Brandeis regarding your waitlist? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avee Posted February 27, 2012 Author Share Posted February 27, 2012 @avee, have you heard anything from Brandeis regarding your waitlist? No, and after the Eastern's this weekend I am really hoping even more that I am accepted. They said I'd be contacted soon, so I hope so, so much it is good news for me. Did you apply, and have you heard anything from the program? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sociologyplease Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Yes, I applied, but haven't heard. A little odd considering they sent some rejections out already. I'm assuming rejection from them, which is a bummer, it's a great program! Do you have any other offers or schools your are waiting on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avee Posted February 27, 2012 Author Share Posted February 27, 2012 I have official rejections from MIT and Harvard. It's been nothing but silence from the other programs I applied to, and I am definitely certain I was declined at NYU. What about you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avee Posted February 27, 2012 Author Share Posted February 27, 2012 I don't know--I feel as though the Eastern's opened my eyes regarding program application. I applied to incredibly different programs, when I should have been focusing more on specifically who I want to work with and why. During the time of the application process I was in between the current research I conduct, and wanting to further extend into other areas of research. After the Eastern's, I realize that I need to stick with my focus and expand on that--network with the people who do similar research. If I don't get into anywhere this app. cycle, I am fine with actually taking a year off to conduct research and present my intent clearer. Plus, I want to be somewhere that benefits me and my research! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sociologyplease Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 I applied only based on fit with someone or the overall program. So far, I've only gotten into UConn and Louisville. Rejected from UCSB and Indiana. Still have a few to hear from, and certainly rejected from a whole bunch. My topic is really specific, so even if a program had had previous students do similar research or someone who does related things, I can see that I might not be the best candidate for most of the programs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avee Posted March 8, 2012 Author Share Posted March 8, 2012 Has anyone been accepted to Brandeis? And do you plan on attending? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toolameforthisworld Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 If Brandeis usually accept 2 or 3 one year, although I've not heard from Brandeis, I'm pretty sure I'll get rej from them soon or later. Considering the fact that Uconn, Umass, Emory, and American U have already rej me. @avee wait for your good news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avee Posted March 9, 2012 Author Share Posted March 9, 2012 For Brandeis, I'm waitlisted. My chances of getting off the waitlist are probably slim to nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toolameforthisworld Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 I'm applying for MA in sociology. It's an one year program. So weird. Anyone get a MA offer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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