Wemayet Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Uh Oh...I think I see an iceberg a few weeks in advances..AND WE ARE HEADING STRAIGHT FOR IT... Who will make it on the life boats and make it to Accepted With Funding Island? Interesting analogy. So would "without funding" then be "without a paddle"? I suppose the tides might take you right past the Island, but the only way to make landfall would be to jump out and swim for it... at the risk of drowning, of course. Haha I keep on getting telemarketing calls from an unknown CA number. Come on! So yesterday, unknown caller, but number is showing; rarely happens. In a strange twist somewhat related to the above lifeboat analogy, I answer the call and "AHHHOOOOO!" It's a (*sensored*) recorded sales call, the sound is supposed to be the horn of a crusie ship blowing. They want me to go on vacation. Yeah, me too ass hat, me too. You guys think Michigan will be soon? I wish I knew about this one. Last year, a look at "results search" reveals, they sent out many acceptances and rejections on February 2nd. 2012. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TakeMyCoffeeBlack Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 I have to say, being waitlisted isn't as bad as I'd thought. I'm not upset - although a little disappointed. It's nice to know that I at least qualify. And as long as I'm still waiting on other programs, there's still hope, so no time for despair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark-Helmed Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Hm, someone's claiming a Duke acceptance on the board... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGMJ Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Newbie here. Congrats to the Duke person! Did you just randomly check or did you get an email telling you to check the website...(mine still says 'decision not ready'). Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzzzzz Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 there's a duke acceptance out. i didnt apply, but good luck y'all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dworkable Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Duke acceptance is legit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quigley Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Congrats to whoever got into Duke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark-Helmed Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Congrats to the Duke admit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisGuyRiteHere Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Congrats to Duke! Big duke fan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quigley Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 When you guys receive acceptances, are you reaching out and making contact with the professors listed in your SOP? I was thinking of doing so today but am not sure what's normally done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pingsmile Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 But to compare to the scenario in Life of Pi, a paradise island might mean danger underneath. Who knows? God has a plan for everyone. So hang in there. We only know God's plan for us after it happens. It might turn out better than what we had originally wanted. Interesting analogy. So would "without funding" then be "without a paddle"? I suppose the tides might take you right past the Island, but the only way to make landfall would be to jump out and swim for it... at the risk of drowning, of course. So yesterday, unknown caller, but number is showing; rarely happens. In a strange twist somewhat related to the above lifeboat analogy, I answer the call and "AHHHOOOOO!" It's a (*sensored*) recorded sales call, the sound is supposed to be the horn of a crusie ship blowing. They want me to go on vacation. Yeah, me too ass hat, me too. I wish I knew about this one. Last year, a look at "results search" reveals, they sent out many acceptances and rejections on February 2nd. 2012. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisGuyRiteHere Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 When you guys receive acceptances, are you reaching out and making contact with the professors listed in your SOP? I was thinking of doing so today but am not sure what's normally done.I wouldnt do it personally unless there was a 75% chance you will attend. Why reach out to someone at UCDavis if you get into your dream school? Assuming that UCD is not your dream school of course..I think its kinda wasting their time unless again you are 75% sure you will attend.But thats just me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Henry Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Hi guys, I have been lurking for a few weeks and have enjoyed your commentary and insights. I wanted to post and ask if anyone can claim the interviews at Vanderbilt? If so, for what subfield? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pingsmile Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Someone posted this in another thread:http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/1saNa8/www.chaosmatrix.org/library/humor/reject.html haha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quigley Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 I wouldnt do it personally unless there was a 75% chance you will attend. Why reach out to someone at UCDavis if you get into your dream school? Assuming that UCD is not your dream school of course..I think its kinda wasting their time unless again you are 75% sure you will attend.But thats just me.Good point. Thanks. I'll see how the dust settles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wemayet Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 When you guys receive acceptances, are you reaching out and making contact with the professors listed in your SOP? I was thinking of doing so today but am not sure what's normally done. I wouldnt do it personally unless there was a 75% chance you will attend. Why reach out to someone at UCDavis if you get into your dream school? Assuming that UCD is not your dream school of course..I think its kinda wasting their time unless again you are 75% sure you will attend. But thats just me. Great idea followed by great advice, in my opinion. There is a certain amount of "stand-offishness" I've adopted in regards to my schools, because I don't want to "fall in love before prom" (so to speak). When I get rejected, I will look at the school no longer. If I get accepted, I will be looking up everything! School fight song, department history, make a trip to the library for journal articles by the people in the department -- and after I get a good head on my shoulders for the school, the program, and the people, I'll start reaching out to start a discussion. Proviso... IF I get accepted anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisasimpson Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 school fight song! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisGuyRiteHere Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Pretty quiet today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoliSwede Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Pretty quiet today I'm a bit surprised. I thought Fridays would be the opposite of quiet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisGuyRiteHere Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Will probably be bumpin next friday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CautiouslyHopeful Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Just curious about the details of the Duke admit. I'm really hoping for that one and would love to know exactly what changed when you logged into your application. For example, my status just reads something like: "Congratulations! Your application has been submitted". TIA and a big congratulations to whoever got that one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyUSofWhatever Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Will probably be bumpin next friday Agreed. It's still only February 1 - I'd expect the sparks to really fly next week and the week after. Based on past years, I've been expecting most of my schools to send out acceptances/rejections starting next week. Hasn't stopped me from compulsively checking my e-mail though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brkrgal85 Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Been lurking for a while. Into Texas A&M, UIUC, and FSU. Looking very closely at FSU, because their quant. emphasis is incredible. Waiting on WashU, and it looks like my hopes at Duke might be crushed. I've applied to other schools as well. I was rejected at OSU, but I heard that they are mainly a strong program in American, so I'm not that offended. I tend to think of it as if a professor doesn't think there's someone I can work with at their school, I'd rather not be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark-Helmed Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Just curious about the details of the Duke admit. I'm really hoping for that one and would love to know exactly what changed when you logged into your application. For example, my status just reads something like: "Congratulations! Your application has been submitted". TIA and a big congratulations to whoever got that one! I think that decisions are posted at the applicants.siss.duke.edu page, where there is a table for status of application. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhDhopeful2013 Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Just curious about the details of the Duke admit. I'm really hoping for that one and would love to know exactly what changed when you logged into your application. For example, my status just reads something like: "Congratulations! Your application has been submitted". TIA and a big congratulations to whoever got that one! Congrats to the Duke admit!! The posted acceptance was for an international applicant, so maybe they were notifying international applicants first or through a slightly different process. (at least that's what I'm hoping!!) In addition to Apply Yourself, Duke also has a self service website, which shows your app status. You can set up an account through the following links: http://www.sissoffice.duke.edu/prospectivestudents/applicantsid.html https://applicants.siss.duke.edu I'm also hoping the posted rejection is premature... my status also still says "Decision Not Ready".... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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