DorindaAfterThyrsis Posted February 17, 2012 Posted February 17, 2012 Someone just posted a Harvard acceptance on the survey (claim POI phoned). This person was not me. First Rutgers, now this. I hate today.
Silent_G Posted February 17, 2012 Posted February 17, 2012 Yeah, it wasn't me either. Though I wasn't expecting an acceptance call from Harvard, that's for sure. I'm curious to know if the call just came (6:00pm over there!) or if it just now got posted. Most likely the latter, but I can't help looking at my phone every few seconds. Just in case.
TripWillis Posted February 17, 2012 Posted February 17, 2012 I got a call from a (617) area code, but was just these two guys with haughty accents going, "Hey kid, this is what we think of your writing sample, old sport!" And spitting into the receiver. Someone else from the background yelled, "I concur! Poor form!" So yeah, I'm waiting on a call from here and Rutgers... aaaaany minute now.
DorindaAfterThyrsis Posted February 17, 2012 Author Posted February 17, 2012 As much as I honestly and realistically didn't think Harvard or Rutgers (or Brown, or WUSTL, or UPenn, or Columbia) were/are a possibility for me, I still feel a little ill right now. Head and heart don't really agree much on this topic of Grad School probabilities, I'm afraid. Ouchie.
TripWillis Posted February 17, 2012 Posted February 17, 2012 On 2/17/2012 at 5:35 PM, DorindaAfterThyrsis said: As much as I honestly and realistically didn't think Harvard or Rutgers (or Brown, or WUSTL, or UPenn, or Columbia) were/are a possibility for me, I still feel a little ill right now. Head and heart don't really agree much on this topic of Grad School probabilities, I'm afraid. Ouchie. Right there with you.
Stately Plump Posted February 17, 2012 Posted February 17, 2012 I've been sick since about January 7th.
Silent_G Posted February 17, 2012 Posted February 17, 2012 Ugh. I can't articulate anything beyond this sucks.
TripWillis Posted February 17, 2012 Posted February 17, 2012 No one go to pieces yet; there is one post for what is essentially everyone's reach school. No reason to panic yet. againstourfaces and Phil Sparrow 1 1
Stately Plump Posted February 18, 2012 Posted February 18, 2012 I'm always a little skeptical about one post. Unless someone claims it, I'm calling it a bluff.
DorindaAfterThyrsis Posted February 18, 2012 Author Posted February 18, 2012 Who's going to cave first and call/contact the department for more info?
TripWillis Posted February 18, 2012 Posted February 18, 2012 Who's going to cave first and call/contact the department for more info? You. Please?
Stately Plump Posted February 18, 2012 Posted February 18, 2012 I just sent Stephen Greenblatt an email, I'll let you guys know what he says and...and...and... 1
TripWillis Posted February 18, 2012 Posted February 18, 2012 (edited) I just sent Stephen Greenblatt an email, I'll let you guys know what he says My guess: "Thank you for e-mailing and for your interest in Harvard GSAS. Due to the volume of correspondence..." etc. Edited February 18, 2012 by TripWillis
DorindaAfterThyrsis Posted February 18, 2012 Author Posted February 18, 2012 Good ol' Stevie. He and I are tight, dontcha know. We often get together for evenings of beer and intense theoretical discussion. He just hasn't called me yet 'cause he doesn't want it to look like he's playing favourites.....which he would be. I'm totes his favourite. *convincing nod*
TripWillis Posted February 18, 2012 Posted February 18, 2012 Good ol' Stevie. He and I are tight, dontcha know. We often get together for evenings of beer and intense theoretical discussion. He just hasn't called me yet 'cause he doesn't want it to look like he's playing favourites.....which he would be. I'm totes his favourite. *convincing nod* You know Stevie Green too? What are the odds! We're old drinking buddies. We used to always hang out at Shay's together and talk about how I wasn't going to get in.
DorindaAfterThyrsis Posted February 18, 2012 Author Posted February 18, 2012 You know Stevie Green too? What are the odds! We're old drinking buddies. We used to always hang out at Shay's together and talk about how I wasn't going to get in. This made me laugh. ...and then cry a little.
Stately Plump Posted February 18, 2012 Posted February 18, 2012 I just sent Stephen Greenblatt an email, I'll let you guys know what he says What I meant was, I sent Rebecca Cook an email, because she's Steve's personal assistant. http://english.fas.harvard.edu/people/administration
TripWillis Posted February 18, 2012 Posted February 18, 2012 (edited) If I get into Harvard, I will be at Shay's, Grendel's, and Charlie's Kitchen on infinite loop for 5-7 years. EDIT: and Berryline. Edited February 18, 2012 by TripWillis
DorindaAfterThyrsis Posted February 18, 2012 Author Posted February 18, 2012 I don't even know what those things are.....that's how not-getting-into-Harvard I am. Farts. portlandfioretti 1
Stately Plump Posted February 18, 2012 Posted February 18, 2012 What I meant was, I sent Rebecca Cook an email, because she's Steve's personal assistant. http://english.fas.h.../administration And what I actually meant was, I didn't send any emails to anyone with a harvard.edu email address
hanoverkontent Posted February 18, 2012 Posted February 18, 2012 Charlie's Kitchen: best mozz sticks and friendliest waitstaff ever. They also have Boloco going for them and that awesome falafel place...
TripWillis Posted February 18, 2012 Posted February 18, 2012 I don't even know what those things are.....that's how not-getting-into-Harvard I am. Farts. If you do get in and you go to some prospective student thing, do not miss any of those places. Especially Charlie's. Great jukebox, good selection of beers, an 11 dollar lobster roll (worth every penny), and awesome greasy cheeseburgers. Sub waffle fries. Yeah... oh man. If I get into ANY Boston school I am going back. ...except CUNY is amazing. So confused...
TripWillis Posted February 18, 2012 Posted February 18, 2012 Charlie's Kitchen: best mozz sticks and friendliest waitstaff ever. They also have Boloco going for them and that awesome falafel place... I forgot about Boloco! Do they still have one in Harvard Sq? I don't remember it... huh.
hanoverkontent Posted February 18, 2012 Posted February 18, 2012 It was still there a few months ago- right there next to Felipe's double delightful burrito whammy! Damn it I should have applied to more school in Boston...
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