Horb Posted February 21, 2014 Posted February 21, 2014 I got two rejections in one day. It sucks. I'm down to my final 4 and I doubt I'll get in.
Kamisha Posted February 21, 2014 Posted February 21, 2014 I got two rejections in one day. It sucks. I'm down to my final 4 and I doubt I'll get in. I’m so sorry But look on the bright side: you already have two acceptances! That’s more than most people could hope for!
andrewcycs Posted February 21, 2014 Posted February 21, 2014 I have essentially 8 rejections, although a few are implied. Gahhhhhhh! Depression is around the corner.
gatsbysghost Posted February 21, 2014 Posted February 21, 2014 Ya I was just curious! Bc I kept seeing it and thought oh maybe it's a school. Did you like the mphil program? I'm in the middle of it now, actually--and, I have to say, it's been an incredible ride. I absolutely recommend it if you have the opportunity to get over here for a year and do it. Students are allowed a lot opportunities for independent reading, and the course-load is rather small (only two courses are required, and they last for two of the three terms in the year). It's a bit confusing if you're not familiar with the UK system, but it will suffice to say that, although the organization is a bit byzantine, the course is stimulating and the faculty are incredible. I am so, so grateful to have had the opportunity to study here. That said, it's looking more and more like I'm going to be rejected from every program but Michigan this year, which...I mean, I know I applied mostly to first-tier schools, all of which have really low acceptance rates--so I was prepared for something of a massacre. But I had hoped to be accepted to at least one of the bigger-name programs. And with three implied rejections and two firm ones, one's ego can't help but...deflate, slightly. But Michigan is going to pay me to read Old English for five years, so at the end of the day, it's really hard to complain!
Horb Posted February 21, 2014 Posted February 21, 2014 I'm in the middle of it now, actually--and, I have to say, it's been an incredible ride. I absolutely recommend it if you have the opportunity to get over here for a year and do it. Students are allowed a lot opportunities for independent reading, and the course-load is rather small (only two courses are required, and they last for two of the three terms in the year). It's a bit confusing if you're not familiar with the UK system, but it will suffice to say that, although the organization is a bit byzantine, the course is stimulating and the faculty are incredible. I am so, so grateful to have had the opportunity to study here. That said, it's looking more and more like I'm going to be rejected from every program but Michigan this year, which...I mean, I know I applied mostly to first-tier schools, all of which have really low acceptance rates--so I was prepared for something of a massacre. But I had hoped to be accepted to at least one of the bigger-name programs. And with three implied rejections and two firm ones, one's ego can't help but...deflate, slightly. But Michigan is going to pay me to read Old English for five years, so at the end of the day, it's really hard to complain! Yeah, I had hoped to luck out on something. But Idk. Looks like the two mid-tier ones for me. I'm happy though.
toasterazzi Posted February 21, 2014 Posted February 21, 2014 Say, did anybody else here apply to/hear from Mizzou? I saw a few acceptances go up on the board like last week, but I haven't seen or heard anything since then...
cbttcher Posted February 21, 2014 Posted February 21, 2014 Say, did anybody else here apply to/hear from Mizzou? I saw a few acceptances go up on the board like last week, but I haven't seen or heard anything since then... Here! Haven't heard a thing.
MedievalMadness Posted February 21, 2014 Posted February 21, 2014 Thanks Vanderbilt rejectant, whoever you might be, for this: (Saw this on the results board. HILARIOUS.) TeaOverCoffee, MrBrooklyn, Algernon and 2 others 5
Kamisha Posted February 22, 2014 Posted February 22, 2014 Thanks Vanderbilt rejectant, whoever you might be, for this: (Saw this on the results board. HILARIOUS.) I don’t think I’ve ever laughed so hard in my entire life.
Nothung Posted February 22, 2014 Posted February 22, 2014 I got accepted to Purdue! Good god I had given up hope on my entire career and future. gk210, Tweedledumb, Basiamille and 3 others 6
Kamisha Posted February 22, 2014 Posted February 22, 2014 I got accepted to Purdue! Good god I had given up hope on my entire career and future. Congratulations!!
andrewcycs Posted February 22, 2014 Posted February 22, 2014 Omgggg that is the most perfect video I have ever seen!
Algernon Posted February 22, 2014 Posted February 22, 2014 Ahhhh Rutgers has started notifying! I'm terrified. Horb and Basiamille 2
elizabethevrhrt Posted February 22, 2014 Posted February 22, 2014 (edited) Ahhhh Rutgers has started notifying! I'm terrified. I just saw that too and it seems so weird! I emailed the department today and they said that decisions would be made on Monday. So.... I don't know WHAT is going on with those results on the board. Edited February 22, 2014 by elizabethevrhrt
DyslexicBibliophile Posted February 22, 2014 Posted February 22, 2014 Ahhhh Rutgers has started notifying! I'm terrified. I just saw that too and it seems so weird! I emailed the department today and they said that decisions would be made on Monday. So.... I don't know WHAT is going on with those results on the board. My heart can't take this! If I didn't have so much homework to get done, I would totally just try to knock myself out for the weekend.
Algernon Posted February 22, 2014 Posted February 22, 2014 Oh, interesting! Thanks for emailing to find out more info. At least we'll know something soon! Commence the nail biting.
Algernon Posted February 22, 2014 Posted February 22, 2014 My heart can't take this! If I didn't have so much homework to get done, I would totally just try to knock myself out for the weekend. I'm right there with you. I actually felt my heart rate jump when I saw those posts on the results board. I knew I wanted to get in, but I didn't realize how much until right now. Eek. Basiamille and arober6912 2
despejado Posted February 22, 2014 Posted February 22, 2014 Syracuse is considering me for a funded MA; I posted details on the boards. They'll let me know for sure by Monday, which seems like it bodes well... Right? Please tell me that bodes well because I'm totally over the moon. Basiamille, Nyctophile, Ozymandias Melancholia and 2 others 5
DyslexicBibliophile Posted February 22, 2014 Posted February 22, 2014 Was anyone accepted to Rutgers, or did they only notify those that were Waitlisted today? I'm starting to worry that today was good news day and Monday is the bloodbath. I hope not!
Algernon Posted February 22, 2014 Posted February 22, 2014 Was anyone accepted to Rutgers, or did they only notify those that were Waitlisted today? I'm starting to worry that today was good news day and Monday is the bloodbath. I hope not! Probably the people that were accepted are too busy dancing around in excitement to post to the results board! Meanwhile, I sit here gripping a glass of wine, compulsively refreshing gradcafe....
MedievalMadness Posted February 22, 2014 Posted February 22, 2014 Ugh. Apparently Maryland is notifying all 20 top applicants for their 10 spots and I haven't heard a word. Sigh.
Kamisha Posted February 22, 2014 Posted February 22, 2014 Syracuse is considering me for a funded MA; I posted details on the boards. They'll let me know for sure by Monday, which seems like it bodes well... Right? Please tell me that bodes well because I'm totally over the moon. Congrats! That’s huge!
despejado Posted February 22, 2014 Posted February 22, 2014 (edited) Congrats! That’s huge! Thank you! I seriously just needed any kind of good news from anywhere. Now Monday feels like an eternity away... Edited February 22, 2014 by despejado Kamisha 1
DyslexicBibliophile Posted February 22, 2014 Posted February 22, 2014 Probably the people that were accepted are too busy dancing around in excitement to post to the results board! Meanwhile, I sit here gripping a glass of wine, compulsively refreshing gradcafe.... Amen to that! I think it is just about time to drown my sorrows in a pint of ice cream . . . unfortunately I do not have a pint of ice cream . . . darn.
hiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Posted February 22, 2014 Posted February 22, 2014 Syracuse is considering me for a funded MA; I posted details on the boards. They'll let me know for sure by Monday, which seems like it bodes well... Right? Please tell me that bodes well because I'm totally over the moon. Congrats!!! 4 PhD spots is rough though. Did they say if they're sending out all notifications on Monday?
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