beet-nik Posted January 31, 2013 Posted January 31, 2013 Just to make y(our) waiting a little less serious... bluecheese 1
DontHate Posted January 31, 2013 Posted January 31, 2013 I got a rejection today. Can't say where at, cuz it's unofficial. Feels shitty. happygreengrass 1
asleepawake Posted January 31, 2013 Posted January 31, 2013 Well, I said that not to be a braggy-mc-bragface, but because it rings true. I applied a few years ago to MFA programs and I didn't get accepted until March, and I had no funded offers until almost April. Yet it seems I feel as stressed now as I did then. I probably don't. I just think I do, because that is in the past and I don't remember the day-to-day of it. I think I would be much more upset about the rejection from Ohio State if I didn't already have an acceptance, and now I can more clearly see it wasn't a great fit anyway and that it is okay. The rejections might sting less, but the waiting is as frustrating.... I got a rejection today. Can't say where at, cuz it's unofficial. Feels shitty. Yuck. My condolences. I think good news is coming for you.
bluecheese Posted January 31, 2013 Posted January 31, 2013 I hope I didn't come across as a braggy-mc-bragface. I was just trying to say that I'm grateful for the acceptances that I have. Having somewhere to go is a big relief. I still worry about the results from quite a few schools (there are still places I would love to get into, surely)--but the edge has been taken away a bit. I'm thankful for that -- I'm actually trying to move on to doing a bit more actual work instead of hovering around in a stressed state (although I do still manage to spend too much time on these forums). & yeah, sure, there is still some anxiety--who knows how things will be once the dust has settled? But it is a lot better than it was before I'd heard anything.
bluecheese Posted January 31, 2013 Posted January 31, 2013 I got a rejection today. Can't say where at, cuz it's unofficial. Feels shitty. =( I hope you get some good news soon!
DontHate Posted January 31, 2013 Posted January 31, 2013 I don't know if I'll get any good news this year. I'm throwing myself a pity party. I got a little teary.
sebastiansteddy Posted January 31, 2013 Posted January 31, 2013 I am going crazy not hearing back from anywhere. Grrraaaaaaauggggghhhhh
TripWillis Posted January 31, 2013 Posted January 31, 2013 I don't know if I'll get any good news this year. I'm throwing myself a pity party. I got a little teary. When the first response is a rejection, it is a totally awful feeling. But don't let it get to you. Remember that the order of responses is random and the decision is 50/50. It could come up heads next time.
DontHate Posted January 31, 2013 Posted January 31, 2013 When the first response is a rejection, it is a totally awful feeling. But don't let it get to you. Remember that the order of responses is random and the decision is 50/50. It could come up heads next time. Thanks for the kind words. I'll try to think positive. Or to just stop thinking about it at all. Nothing I think will matter at this point anyways
champagne Posted January 31, 2013 Posted January 31, 2013 Thanks for the kind words. I'll try to think positive. Or to just stop thinking about it at all. Nothing I think will matter at this point anyways Welcome to every existentialist academic's life! This observation, more than anything, shows you're ready for academic work. Pish-posh on what schools have to say about your application!
practical cat Posted January 31, 2013 Posted January 31, 2013 I am going crazy not hearing back from anywhere. Grrraaaaaaauggggghhhhh Me too. Grr argh, indeed.
sebastiansteddy Posted January 31, 2013 Posted January 31, 2013 Me too. Grr argh, indeed. Last night was tough - all of a sudden I came to the realization: if I am rejected across the board, this will be my first year since kindergarden not spent in school. I don't know what I'd do! So... what's everyone thinking today? Results from NYU? Northwestern? If midwestern/ eastcoast weather cooperates, I'll be going on a mini vacation this afternoon to DC! I am HOPING to take a break from all this, but who knows if that is even possible. Good luck to everyone today!
HHEoS Posted January 31, 2013 Posted January 31, 2013 So... what's everyone thinking today? Results from NYU? Northwestern? If midwestern/ eastcoast weather cooperates, I'll be going on a mini vacation this afternoon to DC! I am HOPING to take a break from all this, but who knows if that is even possible. Good luck to everyone today! I'm really hoping for news from Chicago either today or tomorrow. Also, I'd like Ohio State to give me an answer already. Seriously, the "In Review" limbo is not fun. Have fun in DC on your trip!
jrockford27 Posted January 31, 2013 Posted January 31, 2013 (edited) I get the feeling that I'm not going to see anything from my schools this week, but that next week all hell is going to break loose. February 1st, falling on a Friday as it does, doesn't seem like it really "counts" as February, ha. Edited January 31, 2013 by jrockford27
dazedandbemused Posted January 31, 2013 Posted January 31, 2013 If it helps anyone's anxiety, I spoke to the DGS at Pitt yesterday and she said we'll most likely be hearing on or right before Feb. 15. asleepawake 1
waparys Posted January 31, 2013 Posted January 31, 2013 I get the feeling that I'm not going to see anything from my schools this week, but that next week all hell is going to break loose. February 1st, falling on a Friday as it does, doesn't seem like it really "counts" as February, ha. But we have come to the conclusion that Weds-Friday notifications are more likely than early in the week.
Imogene Posted January 31, 2013 Posted January 31, 2013 If it helps anyone's anxiety, I spoke to the DGS at Pitt yesterday and she said we'll most likely be hearing on or right before Feb. 15. Feb 14 is a Friday, and I bet that is going to be a very busy day on the board and this forum, in general (I didn't apply to Pitt). And for lots of folks, it might result in a:
Swagato Posted January 31, 2013 Posted January 31, 2013 If it helps anyone's anxiety, I spoke to the DGS at Pitt yesterday and she said we'll most likely be hearing on or right before Feb. 15. This is really helpful and a bit terrifying. I'm very invested in Pitt (English+Film Studies). You would not know anything about how they handle the English-only versus the Eng+Film applications, would you? Or whether they are nearly done with their final lists? A Feb-15-or-thereabouts date suggests they may be nearing their final selections but not quite there yet. Also, the announcements the DGS referred to--it sounds like these are the official graduate school notifications? I wonder if POIs may reach out before that...
ErnestPWorrell Posted January 31, 2013 Posted January 31, 2013 I got a rejection today. Can't say where at, cuz it's unofficial. Feels shitty. seize your opportunity for revenge, tell us the place and/or BURN THE MOTHER DOWN.
dazedandbemused Posted January 31, 2013 Posted January 31, 2013 (edited) This is really helpful and a bit terrifying. I'm very invested in Pitt (English+Film Studies). You would not know anything about how they handle the English-only versus the Eng+Film applications, would you? Or whether they are nearly done with their final lists? A Feb-15-or-thereabouts date suggests they may be nearing their final selections but not quite there yet. Also, the announcements the DGS referred to--it sounds like these are the official graduate school notifications? I wonder if POIs may reach out before that... I wish I had info on the Film Studies people, but as far as I'm aware, she was only talking about the Lit people. As for POIs, I have no idea; I got a personal email from her last year because they were offering me admission to a different program, but I don't know by which method positive decisions will be rolling out this year. Edited January 31, 2013 by dazedandbemused
DontHate Posted January 31, 2013 Posted January 31, 2013 seize your opportunity for revenge, tell us the place and/or BURN THE MOTHER DOWN. Can't say I didn't consider it last night. But the I ate a burrito and it took me to my happy place
bluecheese Posted January 31, 2013 Posted January 31, 2013 But the I ate a burrito and it took me to my happy place always.
lisajay Posted January 31, 2013 Posted January 31, 2013 burritos make everything better. that being said, minor roadblock. you definitely seem to have the drive to get where you want to go, & one rejection certainly isn't going to stop you. in the meantime, indulge in that ice cream-fueled pity party for a minute. hurt hurts, & that's ok.
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