Between Fields Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Thanks for the update. I've been waiting to hear from them. I was expecting rejection since I saw acceptances go up almost two weeks, but now I'm gonna have to compulsively check the mail... I've found their program kind of hard to interact with. Wait times are usually pretty high on emails. They actually called me a month ago to ask a question about my application, but then never followed up on email, so I didn't see it until a week later... This is the modern age; phones aren't for talking to people anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsWuff12 Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 So... I still haven't heard from Yale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purpleperson Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 I had really hoped Rutgers would notify today. Darn! I have only four schools left. Two are extreme, extreme long shots, and the other two are just extreme long shots. Rutgers is the only one I expect to hear from this week. Well, not so much hear from, but see other people's acceptances on the Results Boad and thus get my implicit rejection. The other three schools, from what I've gathered on here or have gleaned myself, will be notifying next week or the week after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyctophile Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 i have never been so eager to be rejected before. i wish they would notify the noes at the same time as the yeses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
despejado Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 You know what's the worst? I'll tell you. Writing 8 additional pages on a course paper to use it in applying for PhD programs, and then having to cut 10 pages of that same paper to apply to MA programs when PhD programs seem to think that's where you belong, anyway. SMH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortstack51 Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 There goes Princeton! Not that I was expecting anything, though. (though both faculty in my field at my MA got their PhDs there) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyctophile Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 There goes Princeton! Not that I was expecting anything, though. (though both faculty in my field at my MA got their PhDs there) that non-expectant expectation...i was feeling it too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamisha Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Farewell, ASU. I was kind of hoping for that one. It’s so close to home and it’s a city I’m familiar with. BOO. Send cookies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ke6904 Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 You know what's the worst? I'll tell you. Writing 8 additional pages on a course paper to use it in applying for PhD programs, and then having to cut 10 pages of that same paper to apply to MA programs when PhD programs seem to think that's where you belong, anyway. SMH. Totally been there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
despejado Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Farewell, ASU. I was kind of hoping for that one. It’s so close to home and it’s a city I’m familiar with. BOO. Send cookies. Sending cookies to you and bad vibes to ASU. I'm a poet. Kamisha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyctophile Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Farewell, ASU. I was kind of hoping for that one. It’s so close to home and it’s a city I’m familiar with. BOO. Send cookies. bugger ASU. chocolate chip or oatmeal raisin? Kamisha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamisha Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Sending cookies to you and bad vibes to ASU. I'm a poet. bugger ASU. chocolate chip or oatmeal raisin? Thank you, loyal comrades. Chocolate--always chocolate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamisha Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 (edited) I’ve admittedly been a bit AWOL from my University for the last two weeks (I’m thankfully writing my thesis right now, so I’m not tied to my office) just because I haven’t wanted to deal with the “Have you heard from any schools?” comments from colleagues/other grad students and faculty. I finally ventured up to campus today and immediately ran into one of my committee members. He told me, “It’s good to see that the rumors of your demise were greatly exaggerated." Oops. Anyone else feeling the I-Want-To-Avoid-Everyone-And-Their-Questions Blues? PS: Who doesn’t love Twain (even when he’s misquoted)? Edited February 25, 2014 by Kamisha MedievalMadness, ArthChauc and Nyctophile 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DyslexicBibliophile Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 I’ve admittedly been a bit AWOL from my University for the last two weeks (I’m thankfully writing my thesis right now, so I’m not tied to my office) just because I haven’t wanted to deal with the “Have you heard from any schools?” comments from colleagues/other grad students and faculty. I finally ventured up to campus today and immediately ran into one of my committee members. He told me, “It’s good to see that the rumors of your demise were greatly exaggerated." Oops. Anyone else feeling the I-Want-To-Avoid-Everyone-And-Their-Questions Blues? PS: Who doesn’t love Twain (even when he’s misquoted)? I don't have any Lit. courses this semester b/c it's my last and I need to finish up stupid gen. ed. requirements so I can actually graduate. This means I don't directly see any of my (beloved) Lit. professors unless I need something. Even though I really need to talk to this one professor about signing some paperwork, I keep putting it off because I really can’t handle him asking about applications. Kamisha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamisha Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 I’m seeing more Utah acceptances on the boards! Hooray! If you guys are out there, let me know if you have any questions. I’ve lived in the SLC area my entire life and can try to answer any questions you might have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strong Flat White Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Hi Strong Flat, It was me (Nodin) who posted about the waitlist. Paul informed me that I'm on top, and I hope that I'll get an offer soon. Noice! Well, if you're on top, odds are in your favor, right? Good work, good sir, I hope you get it. And soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katia_chan Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 I don't have any Lit. courses this semester b/c it's my last and I need to finish up stupid gen. ed. requirements so I can actually graduate. This means I don't directly see any of my (beloved) Lit. professors unless I need something. Even though I really need to talk to this one professor about signing some paperwork, I keep putting it off because I really can’t handle him asking about applications. That was how I felt after last year. But it got worse when I finally had to give the "...failed for the third time..." and then, in the fall "...will you write letters for me again?" Everyone was gracious and super supportive, but it sucked rocks. I hope you guys don't have to do that. That was my least favorite part of reapplying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moorea12 Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 I’ve admittedly been a bit AWOL from my University for the last two weeks (I’m thankfully writing my thesis right now, so I’m not tied to my office) just because I haven’t wanted to deal with the “Have you heard from any schools?” comments from colleagues/other grad students and faculty. I finally ventured up to campus today and immediately ran into one of my committee members. He told me, “It’s good to see that the rumors of your demise were greatly exaggerated." Oops. Anyone else feeling the I-Want-To-Avoid-Everyone-And-Their-Questions Blues? PS: Who doesn’t love Twain (even when he’s misquoted)? It's been hard for me because people want to know about acceptances, but also because a lot of people are like, "Oh, you're going to grad school" as though I said I'm moving to the next town or something. Likes it's a done deal. That attitude from others makes it hard to say, "Welllllllll I hardly got in anywhere...." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgguitarist Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 I’ve admittedly been a bit AWOL from my University for the last two weeks (I’m thankfully writing my thesis right now, so I’m not tied to my office) just because I haven’t wanted to deal with the “Have you heard from any schools?” comments from colleagues/other grad students and faculty. I finally ventured up to campus today and immediately ran into one of my committee members. He told me, “It’s good to see that the rumors of your demise were greatly exaggerated." Oops. Anyone else feeling the I-Want-To-Avoid-Everyone-And-Their-Questions Blues? PS: Who doesn’t love Twain (even when he’s misquoted)? At school, I'm happy to share my news. But I'm only in my office two days a week, so it's easy to duck questions. But my family is giving me a constant stream of guilt trips that I might be going far away. I've only got one acceptance so far, and it seems as though everyone is rooting for the lose one where I'm possibly waitlisted. I *want* to go very far away, but I can't very well tell them that :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyctophile Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 I’ve admittedly been a bit AWOL from my University for the last two weeks (I’m thankfully writing my thesis right now, so I’m not tied to my office) just because I haven’t wanted to deal with the “Have you heard from any schools?” comments from colleagues/other grad students and faculty. I finally ventured up to campus today and immediately ran into one of my committee members. He told me, “It’s good to see that the rumors of your demise were greatly exaggerated." Oops. Anyone else feeling the I-Want-To-Avoid-Everyone-And-Their-Questions Blues? PS: Who doesn’t love Twain (even when he’s misquoted)? um, yes. constantly. i'm having to fight the urge to roll my eyes when well meaning people ask me that multiple times in one day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WendyWonderland Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 I never really gain weight. I stay relatively the same size. Then this process happened. Now I really need to go to the gym. Ugh. Gained nearly 30 pounds here.... I am happy that this process is nearly over. I just want my rejections. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WendyWonderland Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Oh, somebody posted Princeton. I thought it is just 4 am in the US? And this post was posted hours ago.... Anyway, congrats if you are here! Last year they sent out acceptances and rejections at the same day! Where is mine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iExcelAtMicrosoftPuns Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Up before dawn doing the homework I had blown off all weekendPlusMonday because I'm mentally exhausted. I'm not sure if it is the entire waiting process or my recent breakup or the fact that I haven't had hot running water in a month or the fact that I could be homeless in a week. I can do it though. Right? People have made it through worse situations - I'm clever, I'll figure something out. MedievalMadness 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedievalMadness Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 That was how I felt after last year. But it got worse when I finally had to give the "...failed for the third time..." and then, in the fall "...will you write letters for me again?" Everyone was gracious and super supportive, but it sucked rocks. I hope you guys don't have to do that. That was my least favorite part of reapplying. This is actually one of my fears over reapplying... I don't want to have to ask for those letters again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedievalMadness Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Up before dawn doing the homework I had blown off all weekendPlusMonday because I'm mentally exhausted. I'm not sure if it is the entire waiting process or my recent breakup or the fact that I haven't had hot running water in a month or the fact that I could be homeless in a week. I can do it though. Right? People have made it through worse situations - I'm clever, I'll figure something out. Oh no! Do you have any prospects for a new place to live? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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