Megeen Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 (edited) I feel like it must be a great job to tell people that over the phone even if their stunned. They must be used to that and all kinds of reactions. I feel cruel for saying this, but last year Northwestern notified on a Friday (I'm pretty sure since I was at work) via phone and it was late during the day ~4-5pm. So it should be soon! Crossing my fingers for all of you! Yes, Jazzy, I'm painfully aware of that. Edited January 31, 2014 by Megeen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGiRlCalLeDApPlE Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 I feel cruel for saying this, but last year Northwestern notified on a Friday (I'm pretty sure since I was at work) via phone and it was late during the day ~4-5pm. So it should be soon! Crossing my fingers for all of you! Thanks! I'm an international, so phone calls are unlikely for me (Thank God). I just hate myself for having to check my app status more than once a day and my e-mail hundreds of times. But do you know if they e-mail acceptances only? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katia_chan Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 I got the call... Besides making a mistake and thinking that I was still waiting for my MA degree...I'm in. And yeah, I jabbered on about the weather (hey I'm in northern MN--our weather is actually conversation-worthy lately), and thanked him a thousand times. I mostly got out of the "any questions?" thing because I was already running five minutes late for the class I was, you know, supposed to be teaching. But I have an invite to call back/Email with any questions I think of. Someone please pinch me. I feel bad freaking out with excitement while most everyone is still in radio silence--I've been there, and it SUCKS! But I hope everyone else gets good news soon. I'm going to go cry in a corner now. toasterazzi, ProfLorax, bennoarchimboldi and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGiRlCalLeDApPlE Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Congrats! Happy for you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gk210 Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 I got the call... Besides making a mistake and thinking that I was still waiting for my MA degree...I'm in. And yeah, I jabbered on about the weather (hey I'm in northern MN--our weather is actually conversation-worthy lately), and thanked him a thousand times. I mostly got out of the "any questions?" thing because I was already running five minutes late for the class I was, you know, supposed to be teaching. But I have an invite to call back/Email with any questions I think of. Someone please pinch me. I feel bad freaking out with excitement while most everyone is still in radio silence--I've been there, and it SUCKS! But I hope everyone else gets good news soon. I'm going to go cry in a corner now. Katia, I'm so happy for you. I really, really, really am. You deserve it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megeen Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 I got the call... Besides making a mistake and thinking that I was still waiting for my MA degree...I'm in. And yeah, I jabbered on about the weather (hey I'm in northern MN--our weather is actually conversation-worthy lately), and thanked him a thousand times. I mostly got out of the "any questions?" thing because I was already running five minutes late for the class I was, you know, supposed to be teaching. But I have an invite to call back/Email with any questions I think of. Someone please pinch me. I feel bad freaking out with excitement while most everyone is still in radio silence--I've been there, and it SUCKS! But I hope everyone else gets good news soon. I'm going to go cry in a corner now. Pinch. Still real? Awesome! That must have been an fun lesson for your students. Congratulations!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horb Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 I should change my name to Duke obsessed. Someone got an email today. Hope? No. Denial? Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semicolon2013 Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 I saw that too, and obsessing alongside you! I wish they would just send out rejections already so I can give up on Duke. It sucks knowing you're most likely rejected but having no closure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horb Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 I saw that too, and obsessing alongside you! I wish they would just send out rejections already so I can give up on Duke. It sucks knowing you're most likely rejected but having no closure. YUP! I think I fit best in that program, but I'm worried about my writing sample. My december version was good, but the one I submitted in January was way better. It is a dream and reach, but I'll survive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megeen Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 I feel like it'd actually be nice of them to send out rejections before acceptances. Once the school decides not to accept you, it'd be good to just put you out of your misery. I understand that that's probably not workable because it's a process and so on, but still... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zissoupy Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 My Nebraska page is suddenly unavailable. I'm hoping ( false hope) that means that, for better or worse, they are updating my status. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArthChauc Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 I'm a UNL applicant is well--it's weird to me that the only people who have been notified thus far are people without funding...maybe it was a rough year for funding for them, or maybe those people get the first calls? Ugh, I'm trying to find a rhyme or reason right now for having not heard anything yet. My fiancé's job currently is in Nebraska, and while he has tons of opportunities to transfer, it would've been nice to know that we had the option. I'm sure you all feel this way right now: life= Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArthChauc Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 My Nebraska page is suddenly unavailable. I'm hoping ( false hope) that means that, for better or worse, they are updating my status. That happened to me off and on all day yesterday. I kept saying (both aloud and to myself), "Quit playing GAMES with my heart". For those of you who didnt apply to UNL, "GAMES" is the acronym for their application check system. aGiRlCalLeDApPlE, toasterazzi and Romanista 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zissoupy Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 That happened to me off and on all day yesterday. I kept saying (both aloud and to myself), "Quit playing GAMES with my heart". For those of you who didnt apply to UNL, "GAMES" is the acronym for their application check system. Well this made my hope go away, but I chuckled all the same. Haha. There is a possibility that they have sent out funded offers; the individuals who received them just may not be on GradCafe =\ Here's to hoping we both get good news soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArthChauc Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 When I was "locked out" yesterday, it was only for about five minutes at a time--not nearly this long. You have me hitting enter over and over again. My fiancé looks disturbed. Yeah, you're right about funded people not being on GradCafe. I was just thinking last night that it should be mandatory for every university to just email everyone as soon as they've sent offers and be like "You're in, you're not, you're waitlisted" and let us all celebrate/wallow in alcohol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megeen Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 (edited) YUP! I think I fit best in that program, but I'm worried about my writing sample. My december version was good, but the one I submitted in January was way better. It is a dream and reach, but I'll survive. Oh, I know that feeling (I think I sent in 4 improved versions thoughout the process) but just remind yourself that the committee can only evaluate what you sent them and irrespective of how the paper turned out in the end, they can't know where your thoughts went after your submitted it. It was already good at the beginning and they'll be able to see that. Good luck! Edited January 31, 2014 by Megeen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zissoupy Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 When I was "locked out" yesterday, it was only for about five minutes at a time--not nearly this long. You have me hitting enter over and over again. My fiancé looks disturbed. Yeah, you're right about funded people not being on GradCafe. I was just thinking last night that it should be mandatory for every university to just email everyone as soon as they've sent offers and be like "You're in, you're not, you're waitlisted" and let us all celebrate/wallow in alcohol. It's weird...I can't login on my computer because I get the "one moment please..." message that I've never gotten before today. However, when I login on my iPhone, it works just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArthChauc Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 It's weird...I can't login on my computer because I get the "one moment please..." message that I've never gotten before today. However, when I login on my iPhone, it works just fine. I'll try right now with my iPad--if I can remember the password. I'm getting that message, same one I got last night. When you log in with your iPhone, it just says "awaiting departmental decision" then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zissoupy Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Yeah it says application says it's under review at the department level and awaiting departmental decision on the grad school level Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zissoupy Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Holy moly...it looks like ASU is starting to notify, as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echo449 Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Okay just got my official rejection from Duke. Glad to actually know where I stand. Oh well! 9 to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zissoupy Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 (edited) Duke has officially moved on to rejections. Now we just wait alphabetically by last name to get ours. I'll let you know when they get to the H's. Edited January 31, 2014 by Switters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semicolon2013 Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 I just got my rejection too. Tiny sliver of hope is dead . I did get a funded MA offer from Delaware as well today though, which brightens my day! jazzyd, ProfLorax, Datatape and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zissoupy Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 I just got my rejection too. Tiny sliver of hope is dead . I did get a funded MA offer from Delaware as well today though, which brightens my day! Congrats! That's great news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zissoupy Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 What did your rejection from Duke say? I just got a letter that said my admission decision was ready, but on the webpage where it says to review, it says "Decision not ready." ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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