PoliSwede Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 (edited) Just perhaps, one of the incentives of making quality comments on here could be that there is a slim chance a professor at one of the schools to which you have applied identifies you as a thought provoking individual and will reward you with their support in admissions. <yeah, right... but I've had sillier thoughts!> Be right back. Making a thread to paste my thesis into! Edited February 18, 2013 by Lemeard Wemayet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisasimpson Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Be right back. Making a thread to paste my thesis into! Don't forget to match your e-mail address in the application with the grad cafe id! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raptureonfire Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Even considering the fact that some might use it as a venting/coping-mechanism, I still have a hard time understanding the need to slag off on schools or act like a toddler. I hope that's the case. I'm not too sure though. I think there are those who expect to gain admission to every school which they have applied to. I sincerely wish for everyone to get in somewhere where they'll be happy. It might not be your "dream"-school, but if you end up in a good environment with supportive faculty and a good cohort, it'll be as pleasant of an experience as it can be. We are in complete agreement - it's immature and rather childish to down-talk a school. It also seems - to me, at least - rather transparent that the individual who did so was feeling embarrassed that he/she did not gain acceptance into his safety school. He/she mentions that he applied to all top-10 schools. I obviously have no idea who it is, but I'd be willing to wager a drink that he/she hasn't gotten the acceptances hoped for, and is feeling pretty nervous at this point, and felt the need to trash talk a school. Of course, I could be completely wrong. As for those who expect admission to every/most school ... they'll learn. Most people just don't get that lucky. A few do, but most don't. PoliSwede 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aulait Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Stiglitz talks about the same thing, more or less... http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/02/16/equal-opportunity-our-national-myth/?hp interesting article, but oh my god, the wiggling "opportunity" bag is the most distracting thing since those little side-note blurbs they put in textbooks that make you pause in the middle of your paragraph to read something only vaguely related. just saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cesare Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 I don't mean to change the topic, but today has been a very quiet day (in terms of the results board not this thread). What schools do you think we will hear from next? Are we done with Washington, Indiana, Minnesota, and Northwestern (i.e. does anyone have any insider information)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tokenaustralian Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Received an email from the Wilson School (Princeton). Infromation from that includes: 555 applicants "completed the admissions survey", they will announce admissions "on or before" the "Ides of March" ~ so around the 15th, and their hosting date for admitants will be April 6th. Did you email them asking for info, or did they send this email to you of their own accord? 555 applicants for 6 Ph.D. positions!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcrunner Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 I don't mean to change the topic, but today has been a very quiet day (in terms of the results board not this thread). What schools do you think we will hear from next? Are we done with Washington, Indiana, Minnesota, and Northwestern (i.e. does anyone have any insider information)? I really hope that Washington isn't done. A POI there emailed me after I had my interview and he said that he would let me know if he hears anything from the Admissions Comittee - seeing as the Committee put him in contact with me I am sure that he is somewhat in the loop. I am very curious about USC though - there seems to be both rejections and acceptances on the board yet I have not heard anything from them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
student90210 Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 I don't mean to change the topic, but today has been a very quiet day (in terms of the results board not this thread). What schools do you think we will hear from next? Are we done with Washington, Indiana, Minnesota, and Northwestern (i.e. does anyone have any insider information)? Very very quiet day, indeed. I "blame" President's Day lol. I really hope UMD is not dne, as it is my top choice and I believe I would be a great fit in their department. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisGuyRiteHere Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Very very quiet day, indeed. I "blame" President's Day lol. I really hope UMD is not dne, as it is my top choice and I believe I would be a great fit in their department. I forgot it was president's day. I am quite sure that is why it was slow today. xcrunner 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctoralgrad23 Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Very very quiet day, indeed. I "blame" President's Day lol. I really hope UMD is not dne, as it is my top choice and I believe I would be a great fit in their department. I hope it is not! It is also one of my top two choices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wemayet Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 (edited) Did you email them asking for info, or did they send this email to you of their own accord? 555 applicants for 6 Ph.D. positions!! Just want to clarify, it was 555 "who completed the admissions survey" (I'm not certain if that means application or some supplement to it) and that number is apparently for "MPA, MPP, and PhD" programs. But yes, their website says they aim for a class of 6 in the PhD program at the Wilson School - which is "Public and International Affairs" - not to be confused with their Department of Politics, which also has a PhD program. An associate dean at the Wilson School sent this email to what I would assume would be all applicants. Edit: here is where the number 6 is mentioned http://wws.princeton.edu/grad/phd/ Edited February 19, 2013 by Wemayet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkmattson Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Very very quiet day, indeed. I "blame" President's Day lol. Yeah this was my guess. My dad said that even if most universities were in session, it's likely a lot of adcoms didn't meet because profs were likely running all over trying to take care of their kids on school vacation. Darn presidents and their holidays! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aulait Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Just want to clarify, it was 555 "who completed the admissions survey" (I'm not certain if that means application or some supplement to it) and that number is apparently for "MPA, MPP, and PhD" programs. But yes, their website says they aim for a class of 6 in the PhD program at the Wilson School - which is "Public and International Affairs" - not to be confused with their Department of Politics, which also has a PhD program. An associate dean at the Wilson School sent this email to what I would assume would be all applicants. Edit: here is where the number 6 is mentioned http://wws.princeton.edu/grad/phd/ I've been looking longingly at the Wilson School for years, but lo and behold, when my turn came around to apply, the political economy cluster was no longer open to enrollment. Oh well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wemayet Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 I've been looking longingly at the Wilson School for years, but lo and behold, when my turn came around to apply, the political economy cluster was no longer open to enrollment. Oh well. The Wilson School practically defines the phrase "long shot". Sorry to hear your cluster was not open! It just so happened that they were accepting for a good-fit-for-me cluster this go around... so I just had to throw away $90 and a couple days of my time trying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aulait Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 The Wilson School practically defines the phrase "long shot". Sorry to hear your cluster was not open! It just so happened that they were accepting for a good-fit-for-me cluster this go around... so I just had to throw away $90 and a couple days of my time trying. Yeah, I imagine I'd have been more than a little crushed to get that rejection letter anyway. Still, it would have been nice to try. And good luck! Who knows? Maybe you shot long, as it were, and didn't just throw away that money after all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tokenaustralian Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Just want to clarify, it was 555 "who completed the admissions survey" (I'm not certain if that means application or some supplement to it) and that number is apparently for "MPA, MPP, and PhD" programs. But yes, their website says they aim for a class of 6 in the PhD program at the Wilson School - which is "Public and International Affairs" - not to be confused with their Department of Politics, which also has a PhD program. An associate dean at the Wilson School sent this email to what I would assume would be all applicants. Edit: here is where the number 6 is mentioned http://wws.princeton.edu/grad/phd/ Did you apply for the Ph.D. program? I did, and have not received this email - hence my concern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wemayet Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Did you apply for the Ph.D. program? I did, and have not received this email - hence my concern. Yes sir. I doubt there is a reason to be concerned if you haven't heard anything, so long as you got your application turned in. The email was sent en masse from a subscription email service, which are often finicky about address verification and bounce rates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azruel Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 (edited) For anyone on UC Irvine's wait-list, I have a quick update. My roommate just showed me his GATS tracker status; it changed from "under review" to a denial letter/message. I also applied to UCI, but am still wait-listed apparently as I was not yet denied. So they are apparently cutting some people off the wait-list (or if very lucky, they are beginning the second round of acceptances *crosses fingers*). Quick edit: I forgot to mention that he received no email notification yet of his status change. Edited February 19, 2013 by Azruel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
summerecho Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Hm...mine still says "under review" for Irvine... PoliSciLaw 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azruel Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Hm...mine still says "under review" for Irvine... According to the email I received earlier last week when I inquired, that means we made the wait-list (and are presumably still on it until they finish making decisions; told that would be mid-March at latest). PoliSciLaw 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoliSciLaw Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 According to the email I received earlier last week when I inquired, that means we made the wait-list (and are presumably still on it until they finish making decisions; told that would be mid-March at latest). That makes me feel better! I had just presumed it was a rejection they hadn't sent out yet.... Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjuarez22 Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 (edited) First time posting. Have been admitted to the University Washington and UC Santa Barbara and rejected from Oregon. Still have a few other places I haven't heard back from, but am going to accept Washington's offer . Edited February 19, 2013 by kjuarez22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titot Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 First time posting. Have been admitted to the University Washington and UC Santa Barbara and rejected from Oregon. Still have a few other places I haven't hear back from, but am going to accept Washington's offer . Congrats Kjuarez22! Do you mind sharing your field? When did you get UW admission? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjuarez22 Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 (edited) Thanks! My field is American Politics. I was admitted around one in the morning on Sunday (informal email from the Chair) Edited February 19, 2013 by kjuarez22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcrunner Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 (edited) Congrats Kjuarez22! Do you mind sharing your field? When did you get UW admission? First time posting. Have been admitted to the University Washington and UC Santa Barbara and rejected from Oregon. Still have a few other places I haven't hear back from, but am going to accept Washington's offer . Yes, congrats! UW is my first choice - being in limbo is driving me crazy. edit: saw my question was answered while I was typing it! Edited February 19, 2013 by xcrunner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now