Body Politics Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 I'm just hoping I can restock my liquor cabinet before my next rejection comes through. I'm down to less than one bottle of Bourbon. You should come over on Saturday. Brandon and I are bottling my Ph.D. Pale Ale. Unfortunately it'll be another week or two before that's ready, but I've got some other non-homebrews knocking around, too, that we might partake in. We're also going to watch Prometheus and pretend that God isn't (and admission committees aren't) capricious and brutal. It's going to be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belichick Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Does anyone know anything about Drew at all, for that matter? How many people they accept, if they give stipends? The website is a little cagey about that. Can't speak for acceptance numbers, but can say that historically they cover tuition but do not offer a stipend of any sort, which for me is a complete deal breaker. belichick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazelMotes Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 How I feel knowing that the Loyola acceptances have gone out: Congratulations again, Theo-Be! Norman G and Body Politics 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BootsNCastaways Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Does anyone know when UChicago and Yale will be rolling out their acceptances? Based on the last few years, it won't be until the end of February, but I was curious to know if anyone had insider info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EcoBren Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Does anyone know when UChicago and Yale will be rolling out their acceptances? Based on the last few years, it won't be until the end of February, but I was curious to know if anyone had insider info. For Yale at least, the committees have to submit their acceptances to the graduate school on February 22 and the acceptances/rejections should be out on March 1. Also, their stipend is the highest at $31,000 and some change... but cost of living is incredibly steep, so I think it evens out with the other top tier schools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Going Insane Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 What!?!?!? Santa Barbara!??!?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
religiousstudiesscholar Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 What!?!?!? Santa Barbara!??!?!?! Seems a bit early for Santa Barbara to be rolling out offers, historically speaking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Going Insane Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Seems a bit early for Santa Barbara to be rolling out offers, historically speaking. Exactly! It must be a prank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belichick Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Exactly! It must be a prank. No prank, a friend got his offer in dept of Ancient Mediterannean Studies yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belichick Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 (edited) Woke up this morning with this guy's voice echoing in my head. http://www.youtube.com/embed/t93PJlv3EgQ#t=00m12s Edited February 13, 2013 by belichick belichick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TriGeek Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Thanks for the info, this is quite helpful. I assume you are also applying, but in systematics? I guess it doesn't matter if there are six spots. Still, I would imagine that they have to diversify their acceptances to balance the teaching loads. It make me feel like I have less competetion, even if it's not true. In related news I got a call from a Dallas area code this afternoon and my heart stopped. I only saw the call after I missed it. No voicemail. Assuming it was probably a telemarketer I called back just few minutes later to be sure. I was greeted by a female voice, "Religious Studies Department." Hoping for the best I stammered, "Yes, I just received a call from this number. My name is . . ." "Ah yes. I was calling to see if you could send your writing sample because we didn't have it for the committee meeting today. But, then I found it and placed it in your file." I didn't know what to say. "Oh, . . . so there is no need for me to resend it?" "No everythign is fine. Thank you." "Thank you. (?)" END CALL I learned that SMU is meeting to make decisions and I would assume we can see some results this week based on results from years past. Does this information look good for me, neutral, or bad??? I'm obsessing over it so I thought you all could join me. I know how it feels to get a call that you think is from the school you applied to. I live in Dallas, so I get Dallas calls all the time. That is not nearly as bad as the call that I received from Durham NC last week. I had just left a meeting at 1:50 on friday. I NEVER get calls from Durham, and my caller ID indicated that someone was calling from the university to tell me that I was the best candidate they had ever seen, and that they had admitted me. WRONG! Blue Cross Blue Shield was calling to sell me some insurance. Are you kidding me! I applied to the Religion and Culture track at SMU. I don't know that they get a lot of applicants in that area. Do you know whether or not SMU send invitations out via phone, email, or snail mail? It looks like they have used snail mail in the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsm Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Hmm...there's another acceptance for UCSB. Anyone care to claim it/has anyone else been contacted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Going Insane Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Just called UCSB. Acceptances are for those who have been nominated for central fellowships. Others coming beginning of March, but will most likely be unfunded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
religiousstudiesscholar Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Just called UCSB. Acceptances are for those who have been nominated for central fellowships. Others coming beginning of March, but will most likely be unfunded. Are they done with central fellowship nominations entirely? Or are they just beginning to roll them out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTstudent Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 I know how it feels to get a call that you think is from the school you applied to. I live in Dallas, so I get Dallas calls all the time. That is not nearly as bad as the call that I received from Durham NC last week. I had just left a meeting at 1:50 on friday. I NEVER get calls from Durham, and my caller ID indicated that someone was calling from the university to tell me that I was the best candidate they had ever seen, and that they had admitted me. WRONG! Blue Cross Blue Shield was calling to sell me some insurance. Are you kidding me! I applied to the Religion and Culture track at SMU. I don't know that they get a lot of applicants in that area. Do you know whether or not SMU send invitations out via phone, email, or snail mail? It looks like they have used snail mail in the past. That is brutal. Last year I got a call from a central Indiana area code and I was sure it was Notre Dame because, while I live in central Illinois, I never get calls from Indiana numbers. It turned out to be one of the undergraduate students where I teach adjunct calling about an assignment. Talk about a disappointment. I got an e-mail from one of my recommenders today informing me that SMU inquired about his recommendation. I think that's probably a good sign, shows that they are looking into me at least. Regarding SMU's notifications, I have no idea how they operate other than what is listed in the results forum. It looks like they have used snail mail in years past as well as phone calls and e-mail. Still, the most common form of notification appears to be old fashioned post . . . We've got to know by the end of the week right? Next week at the latest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Going Insane Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Are they done with central fellowship nominations entirely? Or are they just beginning to roll them out? No idea. Someone else should call and ask. I sure hope they're not done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11Q13 Posted February 14, 2013 Author Share Posted February 14, 2013 (edited) Was just notified via email that I've been accepted to Boston College PhD (Biblical Studies track)! ...was a bit odd that this was done via email rather than phone, skype, or snail mail. Looks like I'll have some serious choices to make pretty soon. Edited February 14, 2013 by 11Q13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theo-Be Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Was just notified via email that I've been accepted to Boston College PhD (Biblical Studies track)! ...was a bit odd that this was done via email rather than phone, skype, or snail mail. Looks like I'll have some serious choices to make pretty soon. congrats! i just received an email that I've been put on a very short wait list. here's praying and here's to some serious discernment for all of us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theo-Be Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 ok who is claiming the other acceptance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soloviev Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 (edited) I was accepted to BC for systematics. Very pleased- also difficult decisions ahead! Edited February 14, 2013 by Soloviev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theo-Be Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 I was accepted to BC for systematics. Very pleased- also difficult decisions ahead! congrats soloview! does anyone have insider info on waitlists and how soon you hear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsBOOM Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Just FYI, Emory seems to have released acceptances. One of my friends here at Harvard just got accepted into Emory on the American Religious Cultures track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsBOOM Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Do you know if it was an official offer (i.e., from the GDR), or was it an informal contact from a POI? The GDR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crackthesky Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 ok who is claiming the other acceptance? I can claim one of the acceptances in theological ethics from BC! Received an email yesterday around noon but didn't want to post until after the holiday. Congrats on the wait list! Pulling for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indefiniteintegral Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 I can claim one of the acceptances in theological ethics from BC! Received an email yesterday around noon but didn't want to post until after the holiday. Congrats on the wait list! Pulling for you! Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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