Zephyr99 Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 It is very odd that Northwestern decided to notify on Super Bowl Sunday. They're not a big sports school so I guess it's understandable in that sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdunlop Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 (edited) NW actually came in overnight Saturday (which may be worse). Edited February 5, 2013 by hdunlop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heulwen Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 It looks like it already (sort of) broke one person's heart, at least if he/she was intent on the History Dept. (the app that was transferred to East Asian Studies). I'm too afraid to check the website to see if they've done anything to mine. Just going to wait on the mass email... Checked mine. It says "awaiting" for the official test scores. I'm pretty sure they received them before the deadline though. Does it usually take THIS long to attach them to an application? Should I send them an e-mail? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKACaz Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Mine also says it's "Awaiting" my GRE scores, despite their definitely being sent to the correct code in early November. I was worried until I saw that previous Columbia admits this year - in the hard sciences - said they had emailed to ask about it, and just received their decision shortly afterwards with no concern shown about the scores (search for Columbia in the results, and you'll see them). Looks like they're just not being all that careful about keeping the record updated, though if there's still no movement by the end of this week I might contact them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lafayette Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Checked mine. It says "awaiting" for the official test scores. I'm pretty sure they received them before the deadline though. Does it usually take THIS long to attach them to an application? Should I send them an e-mail? I emailed AND called them about this (only because they took so long to reply to the email) and it's fine. They just still haven't uploaded them yet (yup...). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viggosloof28 Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Checked mine. It says "awaiting" for the official test scores. I'm pretty sure they received them before the deadline though. Does it usually take THIS long to attach them to an application? Should I send them an e-mail? Mine also says it's "Awaiting" my GRE scores, despite their definitely being sent to the correct code in early November. I was worried until I saw that previous Columbia admits this year - in the hard sciences - said they had emailed to ask about it, and just received their decision shortly afterwards with no concern shown about the scores (search for Columbia in the results, and you'll see them). Looks like they're just not being all that careful about keeping the record updated, though if there's still no movement by the end of this week I might contact them. I emailed AND called them about this (only because they took so long to reply to the email) and it's fine. They just still haven't uploaded them yet (yup...). I was worried about this back in December. When I called them, they said they were having a problem with their computer system (or some such) this year, and not to worry about what their online application status checker says about GRE scores. She said they had them and were sorting through them. I'm wondering if this might push back decisions a couple of weeks, though...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heulwen Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Thank you guys.. Although seriously, how many of us applied to Columbia? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New England Nat Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Just a heads up after listening to grad student gossip. Even if you've decided to write off a place or an application, please don't trash a PoI to their advisee, no matter how good a relationship you think you have with the grad student. The admissions process is the beginning of your professional life as a historian and these are very small worlds in the subfields. Word will get around not just to person you trashed but to others. CageFree 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtstevie Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Hmm got an e-mail from one of my schools asking me to send them a writing sample before a decision has been reached, but I definitely e-mailed mine to the correct person almost a month ago...I understand departments are swamped right now but geez, don't play when my heart when I log into my e-mail in the morning like that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
czesc Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 You emailed it? On all of my applications the writing sample was an upload. Maybe that's why they didn't have it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtstevie Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Yeah, I asked specifically as this schools' online app had no place to upload any documents. I was given a list of e-mail addresses for the various items. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annieca Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 South Carolina, please, please just put me out of my misery! My friends, well-wishing and all, want to get a house in town for next year. Already late on the bandwagon, I understand their wanting to move quickly. But I can't tell them if I'm living with them next year because I don't know about who has accepted/rejected me! I really am only waiting for one other school and that is South Carolina. While I'll gladly go to any of the ones I applied to, provided they give me money, I know I have the best chance with South Carolina. I just want to start making decisions about where I'm living next year! My parents also want to know so they can decide whether they are doing Christmas in the US or a foreign country this year... Gah! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lafayette Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 (edited) This is another concern I've had, although I guess it's not really one I'll really have the luxury to be concerned with until I have some sort of acceptance in hand. But still - is it even a good idea to go to a school that's clearly playing that waiting game to your application, and only maybe begrudgingly admitted you when others dropped off the radar screen?I mean, if I'm last choice at a tip top program but still get IN, I'll take it. If UPenn decides I'm number 25 out of 25 those they accept, cool. That said, I still just wish all programs would just get it all over with in one fell swoop. Edited February 5, 2013 by lafayette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhDreams Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 I mean, if I'm last choice at a tip top program but still get IN, I'll take it. If UPenn decides I'm number 25 out of 25 those they accept, cool. That said, I still just wish all programs would just get it all over with in one fell swoop. This looks like it happened at Harvard's Am Civ last year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKACaz Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 A Yale admit seems to be up. Any further information on that? (Totally jumping the gun, clearly - sorry for being twitchy!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heulwen Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 (edited) I see one Univ. of Minnesota admit, congratulations !! I was told I'm on their "alternate list", which means "have a nice day" in my book. I just wonder how am I gonna find the patience/energy to play the wait list game this year. Edited February 5, 2013 by heulwen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
optimusrhyme Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 I see one Univ. of Minnesota admit, congratulations !! I was told I'm on their "alternate list", which means "have a nice day" in my book. I just wonder how am I gonna find the patience/energy to play the wait list game this year. The Twin Cities admit was me, thanks! It was my first acceptance after a discouraging barrage of rejections. aec09g 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annieca Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Congrats! Bet that felt good to have confirmation this is what you're meant to do! Hugs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viggosloof28 Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 The Twin Cities admit was me, thanks! It was my first acceptance after a discouraging barrage of rejections. Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtstevie Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 yeah congrats, i've heard nothing but great things about the program and about minneapolis as a place to live Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unchien Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Two Yale acceptances - congrats, and show yourselves! Did you have interviews? Were you e-mailed by POIs? Andean Pat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
czesc Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 I'm rather curious about the Virginia admit and whether he/she received a special call or if acceptances are out in general... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttgrad Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 It was a special call. I received an early admit as I was nominated for a fellowship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lafayette Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 It was a special call. I received an early admit as I was nominated for a fellowship. Congrats!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andean Pat Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Congrats! And congrats to Yale admits! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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