It's (Not) About Me Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 And on a totally unrelated note--who knew Michigan and Maryland would wait so long to notify? NOT THIS GUY. Right? Smells like a conspiracy. YES. WHAT IS GOING ON? Hahaha. Michigan is still a total longshot for me, but I haven't mentally removed it from my list like I have with Stanford, Penn, Brown, Cornell, etc. Mostly because I lurve it so much that I know I'm going to take the rejection really hard. Anyway, I just want someone to hear something already! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collikl Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 YES. WHAT IS GOING ON? Hahaha. Michigan is still a total longshot for me, but I haven't mentally removed it from my list like I have with Stanford, Penn, Brown, Cornell, etc. Mostly because I lurve it so much that I know I'm going to take the rejection really hard. Anyway, I just want someone to hear something already! Ditto! Michigan is SUCH a good fit (and commutable distance from my fella) so I'm dying-- please put me out of my misery, Michigan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It's (Not) About Me Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 The worst thing is that basically, no matter what I say, I want people to tell me stuff like "It's not over until it's over." Masochistic much? Haha, I think I posted this on another thread, but I was sooo irked with people who haven't read my writing (or total strangers) saying vaguely positive/reassuring things about my app--until my neighbor heard that I was applying to English PhD programs, paused awkwardly for 30 seconds, and said "I'll be interested to know how that goes... English is... hard, you know..." Now I'm all about vaguely positive/reassuring things! Because that experience made me realize that it's incredibly rude for someone to say anything else, and, hello, I don't want people to be honest with me anyway! Just yesterday my boss (a non-English professor) asked about my apps and in response to my virtual hand-wave she said "Yes, well, you have to understand that the field that you are applying to is very competitive." My boss is awesome and brilliant but I wanted to throw something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmmar Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Congrats! Do you mind sharing your academic interests? @damequixote, modernist and contemporary poetry, theory, philosophies of language. The email says: "Our graduate committee was very impressed by your writing sample and, given our faculty strengths in your research area (of 20th-century poetry), we believe that you are a perfect fit for our program." It seems like there's a large degree of chance at work in acceptance decisions—lining up with faculty interest, but also lining up with faculty who are able to take (or bargain for) new advisees, as sometimes they have to take turns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaucerettescs Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Ditto! Michigan is SUCH a good fit (and commutable distance from my fella) so I'm dying-- please put me out of my misery, Michigan! It is going to break my heart into little pieces when Michigan rejects me (not just because it's my last shot, but because it's Michigan). Judging by your interests in your signature, Michigan definitely seems a good fit for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazedandbemused Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Does anyone know whether the Language and Literature acceptances go out at the same time as English and Women's Studies at Michigan? I applied to the joint program, even though I know I don't really have half a chance in hell (I think they accepted two last year?) and I just want to be put out of my misery! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InHacSpeVivo Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Just yesterday my boss (a non-English professor) asked about my apps and in response to my virtual hand-wave she said "Yes, well, you have to understand that the field that you are applying to is very competitive." My boss is awesome and brilliant but I wanted to throw something. As all of my guy friends are so fond of saying, "thanks, Captain Obvious." I <3 vaguely reassuring things. They're so much better than the alternative, and one of the few calming things I have in my life at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueberryscone Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Yeah, can I add to the chorus of angsting about Maryland? UMD, you're a solid fit, commutable distance from home, and your deadline was insanely early. Y U NO TALK 2 ME?! U MAD?? Katia_chan and skybythelight 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
practical cat Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Does anyone know whether the Language and Literature acceptances go out at the same time as English and Women's Studies at Michigan? I applied to the joint program, even though I know I don't really have half a chance in hell (I think they accepted two last year?) and I just want to be put out of my misery!They don't necessarily. They're independently run programs.When you get in, let me know if you have any questions. I have pretty deep connections to the WS dept. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It's (Not) About Me Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Does anyone know whether the Language and Literature acceptances go out at the same time as English and Women's Studies at Michigan? I applied to the joint program, even though I know I don't really have half a chance in hell (I think they accepted two last year?) and I just want to be put out of my misery! I have been wondering about that too! There's an acceptance to the English and Education program that's been listed on the results board since February 4. This indicated to me that the joint PhD programs must be doing their admissions slightly separate from the regular-flavor PhDs. Or maybe not. I didn't apply to a joint program, so I'm only speaking out of general curiosity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skybythelight Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 YES. WHAT IS GOING ON? Hahaha. Michigan is still a total longshot for me, but I haven't mentally removed it from my list like I have with Stanford, Penn, Brown, Cornell, etc. Mostly because I lurve it so much that I know I'm going to take the rejection really hard. Anyway, I just want someone to hear something already! This! I'm under no delusions about actually getting in, but I just want it to be official so that little tiny irrational spark of hope inside me that's just so freakin' annoying will just die already. Wow. The things application season does to a person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damequixote Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 @damequixote, modernist and contemporary poetry, theory, philosophies of language. The email says: "Our graduate committee was very impressed by your writing sample and, given our faculty strengths in your research area (of 20th-century poetry), we believe that you are a perfect fit for our program." It seems like there's a large degree of chance at work in acceptance decisions—lining up with faculty interest, but also lining up with faculty who are able to take (or bargain for) new advisees, as sometimes they have to take turns. Thanks, dmmar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DontHate Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 If you want, I can kill your hope for you. This! I'm under no delusions about actually getting in, but I just want it to be official so that little tiny irrational spark of hope inside me that's just so freakin' annoying will just die already. Wow. The things application season does to a person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waparys Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 If you want, I can kill your hope for you. Hey! Be nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazedandbemused Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 If you want, I can kill your hope for you. You can kill mine! Just make it quick and painless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DontHate Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazedandbemused Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 When you get in, let me know if you have any questions. I have pretty deep connections to the WS dept. Ha, you said "when". Thank you for that burst of hilarity and confidence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DontHate Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 (edited) is it dead yet? Or is its soul still dancing? Edited February 19, 2013 by DontHate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadinthewater Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 It is dead in the water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazedandbemused Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 is it dead yet? Or is its soul still dancing? I'm gonna call it. Time of death, 3:30 EST. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
practical cat Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Ha, you said "when". Thank you for that burst of hilarity and confidence I BELIEVE IN YOU. SORRY. thebeatgoeson and dazedandbemused 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datatape Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 I'm part of the Emory slaughter today. A (slightly) amusing note: their rejection letter is the exact same one they sent out last year. CodeBlue and Two Espressos 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebeatgoeson Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 I'm part of the Emory slaughter today. A (slightly) amusing note: their rejection letter is the exact same one they sent out last year. Why mess with success, right? Eh... Condolences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datatape Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 It's no biggie. I was expecting it ever since interview invites went out and I didn't get one. So, you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It's (Not) About Me Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 This! I'm under no delusions about actually getting in, but I just want it to be official so that little tiny irrational spark of hope inside me that's just so freakin' annoying will just die already. Wow. The things application season does to a person. Yeah, that's a good way of putting it! For all that I tell myself I am resigned to my fate (re: implicit rejections), there IS that tiny spark of hope. For example, I knew I wasn't getting into Duke long before I got the official rejection letter, and I thought I was ready for it, but MAN, it still stung! I was not prepared for the tears that came. So for the rest of my implicit rejections and never-had-a-chances, I just want to get it over with. Lol. I'm part of the Emory slaughter today. A (slightly) amusing note: their rejection letter is the exact same one they sent out last year. Classy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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