andromache Posted March 19, 2014 Posted March 19, 2014 I'm visiting Fordham the first week in April (also going to see Les Mis while I'm in the city and soooo thrilled), and visiting Carnegie Mellon at the end of March. I think the visits will really be my deciding factor between the two programs.
pure titanium Posted March 19, 2014 Posted March 19, 2014 D was also sent the email from Georgetown stating that she was near the top of the alternate list for funding. Does anyone ever turn them down leaving a spot for an alternate? There are at least two that got this email here. What are the chances?....oh well. She has 4 other funded offers, but this would have been nice. It's time to decide, but she is unsure. Every program has its pluses and minuses. To the person who heard from GW: Was your application for the PhD or MA program? D applied for MA, but has not heard from them yet.
MedievalMadness Posted March 19, 2014 Posted March 19, 2014 D was also sent the email from Georgetown stating that she was near the top of the alternate list for funding. Does anyone ever turn them down leaving a spot for an alternate? There are at least two that got this email here. What are the chances?....oh well. She has 4 other funded offers, but this would have been nice. It's time to decide, but she is unsure. Every program has its pluses and minuses. To the person who heard from GW: Was your application for the PhD or MA program? D applied for MA, but has not heard from them yet. Hi there: I applied to the PhD program with an MA in hand. I first emailed the DGS, but she never got back to me. So, I finally emailed the admissions office.
BunnyWantsaPhD Posted March 19, 2014 Posted March 19, 2014 Wait listed at SUNY Buffalo!! Someone turn down their offer so I can get in, please. Kthxbye. Kamisha 1
Kamisha Posted March 20, 2014 Posted March 20, 2014 Who needs a pick me up? Oh, everyone? I give you a Christopher Walken dance mashup. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNaau2uPFqI&feature=player_embedded
YooperLucy Posted March 20, 2014 Posted March 20, 2014 (edited) Anyone apply to WSU and hear anything? Edited March 20, 2014 by YooperLucy
eku5 Posted March 20, 2014 Posted March 20, 2014 I got the email saying Georgetown had sent out all their first offers. Really disappointing, because I'm dying to go and I don't know how I'll afford it without funding. Anyone have any idea about the likelihood of getting a funding offer after this point? Honestly, how many people would turn down a funded offer from Georgetown? D was also sent the email from Georgetown stating that she was near the top of the alternate list for funding. Does anyone ever turn them down leaving a spot for an alternate? There are at least two that got this email here. What are the chances?....oh well. She has 4 other funded offers, but this would have been nice. It's time to decide, but she is unsure. Every program has its pluses and minuses. Based on other threads from previous years there is quite a bit of shuffling around with funding in late March/early April. I'm trying to keep my hopes up! Which positions did you all apply for? I wonder if that makes a difference.
whizzingfizbee Posted March 20, 2014 Posted March 20, 2014 I applied for any of the teaching/tutoring positions. I have several years of teaching experience, so I thought I stood a good chance. Fingers crossed I guess.
Nyctophile Posted March 20, 2014 Posted March 20, 2014 Who needs a pick me up? Oh, everyone? I give you a Christopher Walken dance mashup. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNaau2uPFqI&feature=player_embedded i saw that one! i loves me some Christopher Walken. this made me smile today.... http://youtu.be/l3HYLLruJis Kamisha 1
Katia_chan Posted March 21, 2014 Posted March 21, 2014 (edited) I just accepted an offer. There is no emoticon for how weird that feels. 4 app seasons paying off, and I'm scared shitless, and ecstatic, and...yeah. Now, I share a video someone posted last year that sums up this whole stupid never-ending anxiety attack... ETA: then I cock up the code and decide to just post a link... Edited March 21, 2014 by Katia_chan anon455, Kamisha, toasterazzi and 4 others 7
Kamisha Posted March 21, 2014 Posted March 21, 2014 I just accepted an offer. There is no emoticon for how weird that feels. 4 app seasons paying off, and I'm scared shitless, and ecstatic, and...yeah. Now, I share a video someone posted last year that sums up this whole stupid never-ending anxiety attack... ETA: then I cock up the code and decide to just post a link... No words necessary, my friend. Jessie Spano says it all. CONGRATULATIONS!!! That’s so absolutely wonderful.
Eternal Optimist Posted March 21, 2014 Posted March 21, 2014 I should probably post this in funny English stories thread but going to post it here anyway. UFL was the only direct PhD program I wanted to apply to. I sent them all my app materials but the portal wasn't accepting my international credit card and the grad school was not open to options that were feasible for me. So, I told myself that it's a long shot anyways and let it go. Just received an email from them stating I have been placed on the wait list. I cannot stop laughing. I asked the program assistant my position on the wait list and she said at the moment, I am on the lower half. So,chances are very slim. It's still nice to know that my writing was good enough to be placed on the wait list.
Horb Posted March 21, 2014 Posted March 21, 2014 (edited) I'm finalizing my decision and am freaking out. Edited March 21, 2014 by Horb Eternal Optimist, bgguitarist and jazzyd 3
mikers86 Posted March 21, 2014 Posted March 21, 2014 I'm finalizing my decision and am freaking out. Where did you decide Horb?
toasterazzi Posted March 21, 2014 Posted March 21, 2014 I just accepted an offer. There is no emoticon for how weird that feels. 4 app seasons paying off, and I'm scared shitless, and ecstatic, and...yeah. Now, I share a video someone posted last year that sums up this whole stupid never-ending anxiety attack... ETA: then I cock up the code and decide to just post a link... Yesssss! I'm always here for some Saved by the Bell, especially this clip. Also, I'm about 95% sure of the choice I'm going to make. Part of me wants to wait and see if my waitlist converts, but I have a really good feeling about one of the acceptances. I'm probably going to be making my decision within the next few days jaymarais 1
Graditude Posted March 21, 2014 Posted March 21, 2014 Wow! It's nice to see that you've all been accepted to so many places over the last couple of weeks! I'm now weighing two admits and making little columns of plus/minus signs for each. I wish one of them would do something horrible or fantastic to tip the scales. Saludos toasterazzi 1
Katia_chan Posted March 21, 2014 Posted March 21, 2014 Yeah, I was still waiting to see if a waitlist converted, and still technically had one school left to hear from. But the funding at the WL didn't look good, and the other school sent its acceptances out over 2 weeks ago, soooo... And then I decided that the likelihood of me choosing either school over the acceptance I had was pretty small, and that I just wanted to be able to plan my effing life further than six months in advance, and I took a chance. There's still the tiny "what-if" in my brain, but it is only about 2%, and is overruled by the other 98 that feels like we made a good call. When March is drawing to a close, the potential grad student must thrust herself into motion. Or...something. Basically, I just wanted to make a decision and I went for it. toasterazzi 1
Horb Posted March 21, 2014 Posted March 21, 2014 Where did you decide Horb? I'm deciding between UConn and Tufts, and am leaning towards Tufts, but I'm visiting UConn next week to finalize my decision, make sure I give them both a chance.
mikers86 Posted March 21, 2014 Posted March 21, 2014 I'm deciding between UConn and Tufts, and am leaning towards Tufts, but I'm visiting UConn next week to finalize my decision, make sure I give them both a chance. I too am finally visiting next week and am looking forward to making a fully informed decision. Finally.
ArthChauc Posted March 21, 2014 Posted March 21, 2014 Hah for people making decisions! My visit is two weeks from today and I'm hoping a waitlist converts but I likely won't be able to visit if it does. Blah. Katia, yay! I can't wait to hear all about the program!
MedievalMadness Posted March 21, 2014 Posted March 21, 2014 Well, finally got my official rejection from Maryland. Oh well.
Fiz Posted March 21, 2014 Posted March 21, 2014 Officially a Fighting Illini....whatever the hell that is Nyctophile and Algernon 2
CommPhD20 Posted March 21, 2014 Posted March 21, 2014 Officially a Fighting Illini....whatever the hell that is I would show you, but that's banned by the NCAA. So just imagine a giant block letter I instead. jazzyd 1
Nyctophile Posted March 21, 2014 Posted March 21, 2014 Officially a Fighting Illini....whatever the hell that is Yay Fiz!!! Congrats to everyone making a decision. I have one more visit next week and then...we'll see.
shortstack51 Posted March 21, 2014 Posted March 21, 2014 Visited uconn today and loved it! Not prepared to accept (have to coordinate with my fiancée) but it was a really great environment. Everyone was so friendly and the department is very supportive. Leaning uconn, but I might wait for news from my wait list. Nyctophile, mikers86, Ozymandias Melancholia and 1 other 4
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