cokohlik Posted February 19, 2012 Posted February 19, 2012 (edited) Maybe more than one since not everyone is on GC. The DGS at this program (UDel) is also my (dream) POI at my dream program. Decision via phone (edit: according to the survey page all acceptances for this program are by phone.) I noticed that in previous years decisions weren't given all on the same day, but naturally in my vulnerable state my first thought is "Oh God, I'm going to be rejected. That's why he hasn't called." Normal? Not normal? I'm all panicky and I just want to be optimistic and happy and hopeful but ... I feel like I'll be anxious forever. And that I'll never get that call... Edited February 19, 2012 by cokohlik
lumbarmoose Posted February 19, 2012 Posted February 19, 2012 I don't have any brilliant insight, but I definitely empathize. I know of a few people who have received unofficial admits from POI's at MY dream school and since I haven't heard anything I've all but given up. I feel your pain, waiting isn't easy!
cokohlik Posted February 19, 2012 Author Posted February 19, 2012 I don't have any brilliant insight, but I definitely empathize. I know of a few people who have received unofficial admits from POI's at MY dream school and since I haven't heard anything I've all but given up. I feel your pain, waiting isn't easy! Tell me about it! Are you normally a patient person? I am, believe it or not, but this whole waiting process keeps getting the better of me even if I try to tell myself not to be so anxious.
Stately Plump Posted February 19, 2012 Posted February 19, 2012 Rest assured, coko, you are normal. I've been ready to throw up since Thursday because some of my top choices normally (based on studies of the results board in years past, which I've studied) send out notifications around this time. If you need help coping, there's a crew of us over in Lit/Rhet/Comp who are panicking. (<-- sunglasses to hide fear of rejection)
lumbarmoose Posted February 19, 2012 Posted February 19, 2012 Tell me about it! Are you normally a patient person? I am, believe it or not, but this whole waiting process keeps getting the better of me even if I try to tell myself not to be so anxious. Well it sounds like you have it easier than me because in the BEST of circumstances I am impatient and anxiety ridden, haha. So far I've gotten 2 rejections and still have 7 schools to hear back from, and I'm already absolutely convinced I'm not going to get in ANYWHERE haha. So at least take solace in the fact that you are not crazy and that just about everyone is a nervous wreck right now.
ekant Posted February 19, 2012 Posted February 19, 2012 Rest assured, coko, you are normal. I've been ready to throw up since Thursday because some of my top choices normally (based on studies of the results board in years past, which I've studied) send out notifications around this time. If you need help coping, there's a crew of us over in Lit/Rhet/Comp who are panicking. (<-- sunglasses to hide fear of rejection) I'm waiting on English/Literature programs as well. According to GC, one of my top choice programs gave out some decisions via phone in the past couple of days. My status has been changed to "Final Review," and if they notify me this week via e-mail then I'm going to get ready for disappointment. I can completely empathize with the feeling that I'm going to be rejected... from every school. Haha.
antecedent Posted February 19, 2012 Posted February 19, 2012 My top choice school gave out all their acceptances on the 15th and are sending out waitlist emails next week (and even put a little notice on the website saying so). I haven't heard anything yet and my status still says "In Review'. I'm trying hard to stay optimistic but it's a bit of a struggle! Cokohlik, I also drunk posted in the lit forum somewhere and gave a shout out to you - I really hope you get in somewhere good! Rest assured, coko, you are normal. I've been ready to throw up since Thursday because some of my top choices normally (based on studies of the results board in years past, which I've studied) send out notifications around this time. If you need help coping, there's a crew of us over in Lit/Rhet/Comp who are panicking. (<-- sunglasses to hide fear of rejection) Also, yes to all of this.
Sociograd Posted February 19, 2012 Posted February 19, 2012 Maybe more than one since not everyone is on GC. The DGS at this program (UDel) is also my (dream) POI at my dream program. Decision via phone (edit: according to the survey page all acceptances for this program are by phone.) I noticed that in previous years decisions weren't given all on the same day, but naturally in my vulnerable state my first thought is "Oh God, I'm going to be rejected. That's why he hasn't called." Normal? Not normal? I'm all panicky and I just want to be optimistic and happy and hopeful but ... I feel like I'll be anxious forever. And that I'll never get that call... Yeah coko, we can all relate. You'll hear eventually. Good luck
GreenePony Posted February 19, 2012 Posted February 19, 2012 Maybe more than one since not everyone is on GC. The DGS at this program (UDel) is also my (dream) POI at my dream program. Decision via phone (edit: according to the survey page all acceptances for this program are by phone.) I noticed that in previous years decisions weren't given all on the same day, but naturally in my vulnerable state my first thought is "Oh God, I'm going to be rejected. That's why he hasn't called." Normal? Not normal? I'm all panicky and I just want to be optimistic and happy and hopeful but ... I feel like I'll be anxious forever. And that I'll never get that call... I'm waiting for a decision from UDel's material culture program and haven't heard anything. I texted a friend there on his PhD to see if the university is in session tomorrow to know if I should be a mess or not. Dream program, perfect situation for husband and I, several friends of his and mine have moved to the area, really want to move back to the area. Friday was far too stressful not hearing anything. If they didn't mail and email I would think USPS is being evil again and losing my mail (things have taken months longer than they should have). You're certainly not alone.
cokohlik Posted February 19, 2012 Author Posted February 19, 2012 Thanks everyone. It's comforting to know that we're in the same boat. However, I am still so anxious. So much so that I'm tempted ever so much to email the DGS and ask about the status of my application, but I know that doing so is a huge no-no, so I won't. I just can't stand not knowing. I care so much about this program. :/
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