mikers86 Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 I can probably infer a rejection from Pitt, which is okay. More annoyed that I'll have to wait for it to come in the mail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
despejado Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 I can probably infer a rejection from Pitt, which is okay. More annoyed that I'll have to wait for it to come in the mail. Right there with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scuttlebutt Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 In re UT and subject exam, I have a relative in the program, and she's shared with me that many fellow students have noted that their GRE scores---both general and subject---were not optimum. She said many of them voiced the following line: "I stressed and stressed about my GRE scores, and then I got in and realized they didn't even matter." Of course, they do matter to an extent, but not to the degree that the statement on the UT website often inspires in applicants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
despejado Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 In re UT and subject exam, I have a relative in the program, and she's shared with me that many fellow students have noted that their GRE scores---both general and subject---were not optimum. She said many of them voiced the following line: "I stressed and stressed about my GRE scores, and then I got in and realized they didn't even matter." Of course, they do matter to an extent, but not to the degree that the statement on the UT website often inspires in applicants. That's great news. Thanks so much! Eases my nerves some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewcycs Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 I wonder if the NYU person got called today or during the week and they just posted late! Congratulations!!! Whoever you are! Enjoy it, before I hunt you down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortstack51 Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 I wonder if the NYU person got called today or during the week and they just posted late! Congratulations!!! Whoever you are! Enjoy it, before I hunt you down. Seconded! I am nervous now. I'm not really expecting anything from NYU, though, so congrats to the person who got accepted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merintil Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Second NYU acceptance is up, congrats to him or her! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamisha Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Upon emailing another school from which I was rejected to find out how I could become more competitive in the future: “The admissions committee was impressed by your admissions packet and has no doubt you are a fine scholar and will find success in your future studies. An applicant with your qualifications, capabilities, and research interests is sure to find great success in any American Studies, Film and Media Studies, Cultural Studies, or Media and Modern Culture program.” So...I guess English programs weren’t the best idea? Haha. Well if I go 0/14 across the board, I will assume this is why. I’ve done Film and Cultural Studies emphases in both my undergrad and grad degrees, but it looks like my interest areas might be moving more into visual media than English departments are going to want. I actually consciously thought about this before I applied, but I want to teach in an English department, so I was stubborn. Should I go 0/14, I won’t make that mistake again. Disheartening, but at least they aren’t saying, “F*** you. Nobody will ever want you. Get out of academia.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twasbrillig Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 My boyfriend just got a call from NYU It's not on the results page because I don't really know how to use this forum, but just wanted to share. Ozymandias Melancholia 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewcycs Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Dahhh!! They are calling everyone. Please phone, if you love me, ring! Ring damn you!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamisha Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 My boyfriend just got a call from NYU It's not on the results page because I don't really know how to use this forum, but just wanted to share. Exciting news! Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twasbrillig Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 I've tried to go through this thread, but I was hoping someone could help me out: has Berkeley essentially made all of its offers? I read a few things about acceptances/waitlists already having happened, but the results page only listed one acceptance (and no rejections or waitlists). Am I using the search function incorrectly? Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merintil Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 If you search for "berkeley english", you will see about 6 acceptances and some waitlists from berkeley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamisha Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 I've tried to go through this thread, but I was hoping someone could help me out: has Berkeley essentially made all of its offers? I read a few things about acceptances/waitlists already having happened, but the results page only listed one acceptance (and no rejections or waitlists). Am I using the search function incorrectly? Thank you. I don’t think anyone knows for sure, but I’m assuming they have based on their typical notification pattern. We’re all still hoping they haven’t finalized their decisions, but it’s likely that they have! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twasbrillig Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Okay, thank you both so much. I realized I had been searching Berkeley Literature when the relevant search was Berkeley Rhetoric. (Which thankfully hasn't had any updates for 2014!) Just wanted to make a quick note -- I'm applying to law school (and as such frequent the law school forums) and you guys here on this forum are much more helpful, supportive, and earnest as a group. It's so refreshing to see. merintil and Ozymandias Melancholia 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merintil Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 So, I have been trying to look at my application status for NYU through the SMTS system, and each time I put my UID into the field, I get a 404. Is that just me? Or should I just take it that I have probably been rejected? NYU is a bit of a longshot for me, and so a rejection wouldn't bother me; though, I would like to see it for my own eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewcycs Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 They have an online portal for application status?? I did not know this. And I assume if we haven't gotten a call (or don't get one), then it's going to be a rejection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewcycs Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Nevermind, I figured out the SMTS! They never sent an email with my UID, so I cannot confirm the 404. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortstack51 Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 (edited) So, I have been trying to look at my application status for NYU through the SMTS system, and each time I put my UID into the field, I get a 404. Is that just me? Or should I just take it that I have probably been rejected? NYU is a bit of a longshot for me, and so a rejection wouldn't bother me; though, I would like to see it for my own eyes. SMTS is for checking the status of your documents. Once they send decision e-mails, it'll update there to say they've been sent, but otherwise it won't really help with knowing whether you've been rejected or accepted. I don't get a 404- not sure why that's happening to you. Either way, SMTS doesn't really say much except if they got your GRE scores. I would hazard that they haven't finished contacting their accepted applicants yet, so I wouldn't fret about rejections. Only 3 people that we know of have heard back. Edited February 8, 2014 by shortstack51 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merintil Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 (edited) SMTS is for checking the status of your documents. Once they send decision e-mails, it'll update there to say they've been sent, but otherwise it won't really help with knowing whether you've been rejected or accepted. I don't get a 404- not sure why that's happening to you. Either way, SMTS doesn't really say much except if they got your GRE scores. I would hazard that they haven't finished contacting their accepted applicants yet, so I wouldn't fret about rejections. Only 3 people that we know of have heard back. Thanks shortstack! Well, I guess I'll have to keep on waiting (just like the rest of us) EDIT: Upon thinking about the 404, it could have to do with some sort of connection on their linux server (seems like it's running CentOS); one of their scripts couldn't be found, but oh well, in the end, that information doesn't matter too much. Edited February 8, 2014 by merintil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horb Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Three? I only see two Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andromache Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Inferring rejections from both Pitt and NYU now. How disheartening. I'm trying hard to stay positive, but it's incredibly difficult, especially when I don't have a plan B, really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewcycs Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 The 3rd was a post in this thread, someone's BF got in, but that admittance is not represented on the results board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewcycs Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 And Andromache, even with a plan B rejections still suck! I promise. Lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamisha Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Looks like people are having success today. Congrats, guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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