commoner Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 All right y'all. I got one rejection to go before I hang it up for this year. Here's my thoughts. I know that some of you are in the same boat of reapplying (next year will be my third) next year. Perhaps we can set up a support group among ourselves to keep us on task for next year, as in "It's May, have you researched two schools and made any contacts? Written a draft of your SOP? Started working on your WS?" and so forth. We have roughly 8 months to get our act together. We can map out our plan of attack and keep ourselves moving forward. I know I planned things out last year, but didn't get started as early as I should have. Perhaps some peer pressure will help. What ya think? c. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyonessrampant Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 I'm on board. I've decided that even if the last school I'm waiting on accepts me, I'm not going to go (for a variety of reasons). I plan on continuing to check this forum, so if those of us interested in helping each other keep in touch here, we can maybe even PM each other parts of SoPs and stuff like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unspeakable Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Assuming my last few fall through, I'm with you. Maybe we could move off-forum to an email group, if people are willing - that way some of us (those who are me, at least) might feel a little better about being specific with our information? We can always make up new hotmail accounts for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyonessrampant Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 email group is fine with me. I'm pretty amenable to what other people want to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
girlfromcountyhell Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 I've been pretty successful, so if any of you want to see my SoP, publications, CV, etc. PM me and I'll gladly let you check them out! The grad school application process is long and tedious, so I'd love to do anything to help you guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
commoner Posted March 11, 2009 Author Share Posted March 11, 2009 Glad to see some quick responses. I think it might be easier to go off-forum. I too am down for whatever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
commoner Posted March 11, 2009 Author Share Posted March 11, 2009 Come one, come all. Join the circle of rejects! PM me with your email addy and i will gather them all up and send out a group email. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinagirl Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 I'm in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mentalyoga Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Still holding out on an inevitable rejection and a waitlist, but should I be in that position, I'm definitely in. I only wish I had found this place sooner--I honestly think I would have fared better in this round of applications with the knowledgeable, informative, and supportive members of Gradcafe. So yeah-should we end up for another round, let's band together! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TryingAgain Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 I am in. I also just recently discovered this blog and think it will be a big help in Round 2. girlfromcountyhell, thanks for the offer to see some of your application materials. That would be great! Please let me know if you all set something up off-list. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
commoner Posted March 12, 2009 Author Share Posted March 12, 2009 Still collecting emails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovelyya Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 Please let me in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadunc Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 I'm in as well, assuming I'm not accepted off of the wait list (which seems like a good possibility). I'll definitely need some extra motivation, especially once I get out into the "real" world and get a job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
commoner Posted April 6, 2009 Author Share Posted April 6, 2009 Bump. Having just returned from the MELUS conference, I am ready to begin rocking it out this year. Anyone else want to join us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teaganc Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 I might have to join, assuming I don't get off CMU's waitlist. Though honestly, I might just give up. It's already my second round of applications and even though I did so much better this time, I still failed. It sucks so much, I just don't think I can do it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
commoner Posted April 6, 2009 Author Share Posted April 6, 2009 teaganc, don't give up yet!! Yeah, it sucks. So does most of everything in life. If you want it you gotta keep trying. We'll be happy to have you join us. Send me a PM with your email addy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minnesotan Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 Just so you know, I have three weeks left in the semester to get three papers and a massive research project done, in addition to grading writing portfolios at the same time. I thought I would let you know what you're missing, so you don't feel so bad: STRESS! Anyway, good luck to all who still have hope, however small. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
commoner Posted April 13, 2009 Author Share Posted April 13, 2009 Quit making us jealous!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dontuse Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 just wanted to bump this thread up because, frankly, i think it's a fabulous idea. :!: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
commoner Posted April 21, 2009 Author Share Posted April 21, 2009 OK folks. I'll be contacting you all later this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intextrovert Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 I'd like to join, too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peppermint.beatnik Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 I'd like to join too (if you'll have me). I'm in Reli studies, but I checked the English threads a lot in February and March because you guys are way more helpful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muffinlit Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 I wouldn't give up. One of my friends who applied this year was on his third try. He got into a ton of really awesome programs and is going to his first choice fully funded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minnesotan Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 Commoner, You should PM BGK about the re-app support group. I am willing to bet he'd provide space in the fora for you guys to have an area of your own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
commoner Posted April 30, 2009 Author Share Posted April 30, 2009 That's a great idea! I'll get on it. Time for us to get moving as well. Watch yer email boxes! c. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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