It's (Not) About Me Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Emailed three programs today. This process is boring me to the point of madness and if I'm going to be rejected, then I'd prefer to get it over and done with. Heard back from two that have already sent out acceptances: the wording of the replies fell along the lines of "your application is under review and a decision is forthcoming in late February or early March"and, in the case of Brown, "Your application is complete and a decision will be forthcoming." I'm going to dispense with a close reading of these. That last line made me LOL--sorry if that wasn't your intention, but I related to the sentiment so much. Argh! But thank you for sharing the responses you got, anyway. I haven't heard anything from Brown yet, either. I wonder if they'll have a waitlist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGiRlCalLeDApPlE Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 I don't think any of my schools let you check the status of your application once it's in. How would I know if they did? Upenn has a status check website, you should have a pin number and a username already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
librarygremlin Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 I haven't heard from ANY of the 8 schools I applied to. 4 sent out acceptances (so I guess I'll assume rejection?) and 4 haven't started notifying yet. I feel your frustration, Ions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nada.am Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Speaking of online statuses, my UIC app now reads "Referred to College for Review." What does this mean?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rblumenfeld Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 This is so frustrating. . .I'm trying to believe it's the unofficial waitlist option, especially with someone of my school's rejections showing up on the forum. . . Pending: UTexas Austin, Brown, UMich, Cornell, UPenn, Rutgers-New Brunswick, Penn State, UVA, UNC-Chapel Hill Accepted: 0/11 Waitlisted: 0/11 Rejected: Vanderbilt, Princeton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egwynn Posted February 19, 2013 Author Share Posted February 19, 2013 I think "Referred to College for Review" is the grad app equivalent of "Out to lunch, be back in 5." 5 from when?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueberryscone Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Upenn has a status check website, you should have a pin number and a username already. Is that different from the application website? Because that, like the websites for all the other schools' apps I've seen, just tells you whether your application is missing anything and when you submitted it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DisplayCancel Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Has anyone (apart from one luck chap with a scholarship) heard from Stony Brook? Not heard it much mentioned on these forums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookGeek Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 (edited) Out of the 19 places to which I applied, I have gotten- ...I have no idea how to delete this double posting... Edited February 20, 2013 by BookGeek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookGeek Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Out of the 19 places to which I applied, I have gotten a rejection from one place- but haven't heard anything from ten other places that have already sent out acceptances. Super depression emerging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGiRlCalLeDApPlE Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Is that different from the application website? Because that, like the websites for all the other schools' apps I've seen, just tells you whether your application is missing anything and when you submitted it. https://app.applyyourself.com/?id=upenn-g This is the website and after you log in, there is a message center at the left side, this is where we should receive notification of decision, hopefully good ones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleepyAlligator Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 https://app.applyyourself.com/?id=upenn-g This is the website and after you log in, there is a message center at the left side, this is where we should receive notification of decision, hopefully good ones Nothing in my message center. Tragic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueberryscone Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Thanks, Rose. Back to staring at a screen and continuing to test my all-Pretzel M&M diet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It's (Not) About Me Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Thanks, Rose. Back to staring at a screen and continuing to test my all-Pretzel M&M diet. Hahaha! Let me know how that works. Maybe you can get a book deal out of it! That reminds me of a moment in Romy and Michele's High School Reunion, AKA one of my favorite movies of all time. I tried to find a good GIF or YouTube clip, but unfortunately this is the best I could find: http://www.flickr.com/photos/20985903@N05/4202293749/. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueberryscone Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 I work at a literary agency, so unfortunately, I'm well qualified to reject my own proposal for "SALTY LANGUAGE: MY YEAR ON THE PRETZEL M&M DIET" librarygremlin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
litkid Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 I have a question: does ANYONE know what's happening with Stanford this year? Did they carry interviews and is the game over yet? How come there's still no notification? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aw crepe Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Speaking of online statuses, my UIC app now reads "Referred to College for Review." What does this mean?!?! I think this means your application is complete, and it's being read by the admissions committee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGiRlCalLeDApPlE Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 UT-Austin Comp. lit. sent an e-mail asking for my transcript, they said the uploaded file is not viewable ? Anyway, I'm frustrated that while I'm waiting impatiently for their decision, they're still "in the process of reviewing my application". It seems that there'll be no end for that. Does anyone know if this is a good or a bad sign? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
librarygremlin Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 I have a question: does ANYONE know what's happening with Stanford this year? Did they carry interviews and is the game over yet? How come there's still no notification? i called them--- they said no interviews this year...we're still in the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blakeblake Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Rose Egypt, It's got to be a good (or at least not bad) sign if the Ad Comm wants to see your transcripts. If they were planning to reject you on the basis of your cv, your GRE scores, your Letter of Intent, or anything else, then they probably wouldn't be bothering to ask for a better copy of your transcripts. aGiRlCalLeDApPlE 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGiRlCalLeDApPlE Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Rose Egypt, It's got to be a good (or at least not bad) sign if the Ad Comm wants to see your transcripts. If they were planning to reject you on the basis of your cv, your GRE scores, your Letter of Intent, or anything else, then they probably wouldn't be bothering to ask for a better copy of your transcripts. Thank you blakeblake, I'm so relieved with your comment. UT is my favorite place ever. I hope I get in and you too ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gradschoolwannabe Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Applying for MAs is stressful. I want to just make a decision already, but UC Boulder, Indiana, UIUC, Florida and Georgetown are leaving me hanging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErnestPWorrell Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Rose Egypt, It's got to be a good (or at least not bad) sign if the Ad Comm wants to see your transcripts. If they were planning to reject you on the basis of your cv, your GRE scores, your Letter of Intent, or anything else, then they probably wouldn't be bothering to ask for a better copy of your transcripts. I second this emotion. It could be the case that they need a visable transcript before the graduate school allows them to make an official offer. aGiRlCalLeDApPlE 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It's (Not) About Me Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 i called them--- they said no interviews this year...we're still in the game. Ahhh, no kidding! That does clear things up a bit. Thank you for sharing this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pranayama Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 UT-Austin Comp. lit. sent an e-mail asking for my transcript, they said the uploaded file is not viewable ? Anyway, I'm frustrated that while I'm waiting impatiently for their decision, they're still "in the process of reviewing my application". It seems that there'll be no end for that. Does anyone know if this is a good or a bad sign? I had a similar thing with OSU, which really only cleared up this Tuesday. When I first called about the issue, I was told that it was a "good sign" they wanted a better copy of my transcript. Most acceptances and rejections and even waitlist notifications have already gone out for OSU though... ahh so painful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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