desireyen Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Worst comes to worse--If i dont - then Im going to continue working at my full time job, and focus on applications for Fall 2010 (currently applying for Fall 09), and get a dog....lol. Ive only applied to 6 schools--although I would like to get into these schools, I have my options open enough to enjoy (did I just say that?) going through a second round of applications. What about you guys? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cath2024 Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 I'm not sure about my Plan B yet, but a friend just directed me to this: http://www.thisamericanlife.org/Radio_E ... pisode=205 A great This American Life about "Plan B" Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vern23 Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 I really don't know what I'll do if I don't get in anywhere. I mean i could continue trying to do research study real hard and retake the physics gre again next year and reapply. But I just don't know if I want to go through all of that again. And also even if I say thats what I'm going to do, being out of school, away from my classes, classmates, professors, etc seems like itll make it much harder to stay committed to studying in my free time and trying to improve my application. I'm scared because if I don't get accepted I don't know what I want plan B to be.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desireyen Posted February 25, 2009 Author Share Posted February 25, 2009 I really don't know what I'll do if I don't get in anywhere. I mean i could continue trying to do research study real hard and retake the physics gre again next year and reapply. But I just don't know if I want to go through all of that again. And also even if I say thats what I'm going to do, being out of school, away from my classes, classmates, professors, etc seems like itll make it much harder to stay committed to studying in my free time and trying to improve my application. I'm scared because if I don't get accepted I don't know what I want plan B to be.... Yeah, its def not something I WANT to go through again. Most of my friends have already received their responses--I want to be in the same place. I graduated early, so Ive already been out for a little while and it was difficult to concentrate. I think I have a plan b to comfort me in case I dont get in anywhere--so i know that not getting in isnt the end of everything. haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthcat Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Oi, at least you have got a full-time job, OP! Not all of us have got such a pleasant backup plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desireyen Posted February 25, 2009 Author Share Posted February 25, 2009 True. But i really want to be in school! hahahaha. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bae_dal Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 I will pick up jazz flute and join a Jethro Tull cover band... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinguistK Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 If I don't get in, I am moving to live in the same town as my first choice school and taking classes there and strengthening my app for next year. No, I'm not kidding. I'm that driven/crazy. Maybe I'll take the GRE again, but 1370 is pretty OK with me. I am hoping beyond hope though that I don't have to go through this whole thing again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinali Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 If I don't get in, I am moving to live in the same town as my first choice school and taking classes there and strengthening my app for next year. No, I'm not kidding. I'm that driven/crazy. Maybe I'll take the GRE again, but 1370 is pretty OK with me. I am hoping beyond hope though that I don't have to go through this whole thing again! ditto all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakrabite Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 I will sulk for a few months. Try snagging some research job. Try to get laid after the academic screwing that I've received till now. Did I mention sulking already? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEClarke85 Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 I will hope for an adjunct position at my current school and try again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jino Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Try for an MBA next year as it seems there's no more hope for me in academia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otakupaul Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 I'm interested in knowing what could possibly strengthen my application for the next time. If I am unsuccessful with this round of applications I will then work on getting a teaching job if I can. I will also retake my GRE's. I would like to be able to take some more courses but I don't have the money for that right now, though if I was offered a funded Ma position I would take it so that I could get new LOR's and maybe boost my US GPA. Also, I will do my best to get access to a research library so I can try to get some papers finished and published and try to get some papers I can present. I will definitely be reapplying for next year and will hopefully be better prepared to apply to more than the 5 I applied for this year. I will be moving to America soon and marrying my fiance so even if I don't get in I have a lot of great things to look forward to. Oh and I want to get an Old English Sheepdog puppy which I will call Sir Lancelot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inactive_since_inf Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 get employed in the olive grove, which katanianQ might own in Greece... :wink: (ref: viewtopic.php?f=1&t=15637#p69680 ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inactive_since_inf Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Ok guys, I am sorry I am overindulging in thegradcafe... Here are my two cents: (original version : http://pushkar.net/2004/04/the-googlema ... nt-prayer/) The admit cometh: a silent prayer 200X April 14 and a half Ok, let me be clear about this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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