pogopuschel Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 I'm really hoping it's tomorrow (today), but somehow I doubt it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssk2 Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Agree with you, pogopuschel. Historically they've not given out decisions over the weekend - always been a Wednesday, Thursday or Friday morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imjimmy Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 But historically they've not been this late either... ssk2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xGeek Posted March 22, 2013 Author Share Posted March 22, 2013 Aghh!! I hope that doesn't mean one more week of waiting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pogopuschel Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 (edited) Probably not a whole week, but I feel like decisions won't come before early next week. I hope I'm wrong though... Edited March 22, 2013 by pogopuschel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssk2 Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 (edited) In the meantime, I had an interesting idea - which I thought hard about implementing (but decided against doing so because it'd be a magnificent waste of money). Thought it would be quite neat to have a little Python script running checking my inbox for a decisions email from Stanford which triggers a socket on a smart power switch (e.g. this, they've got a command line utility in Windows here and there's a community developed Linux utility here) hooked up to a small electric oven. I could put a tray of cookie dough in and leave this thing running. Since the email is most likely to arrive at night - I'd be sleeping. If it was a rejection - I'd wake up to disappointing news but a fresh batch of cookies to cheer me up. If it was an acceptance, I'd could celebrate with a fresh batch of cookies for breakfast! Edited March 24, 2013 by ssk2 koo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustledjimmies Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 you are... a curious individual. just kidding <3 (mostly haha) I really want this decision to come. Hearing from Stanford is the last thing I need before I can make my final decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koo Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Results have started coming in. Got in Good luck guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssk2 Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Good going! Looks like a waste of an application fee for me! Ouch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xGeek Posted March 25, 2013 Author Share Posted March 25, 2013 I didn't get in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssk2 Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 The most annoying thing is that for $125, we're not going to get any feedback. Life is unfair! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xGeek Posted March 25, 2013 Author Share Posted March 25, 2013 I am frankly surprised, I can't imagine what their criteria might be. I'm hoping it's not the GRE so it looks like research experience is also important for them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssk2 Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 What's your GPA like xGeek? I've got one publication in a decent conference, a three years of work experience, five internships and a decent GRE score so I reckon my undergraduate grades sunk me. I did pretty poorly in my first couple of years at university. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justsayani Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 hey guys...i haven't heard anything yet. i am sweating to the core Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssk2 Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 That's probably a worse position to be in...I was caught relatively unaware! Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haggis Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 (edited) Edit: So I've now received what appears to be both an acceptance and a rejection for this program. hah. I'll let you know what happens when the quantum state collapses Edited March 25, 2013 by Haggis ssk2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pogopuschel Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 YES! GOT IN! Sorry for everyone who didn't make it, best luck to all of you at other schools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustledjimmies Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Rejection here too. I'm also not sure what they were looking for, but It wasn't me I guess!! It sounds silly to say this AFTER I've been rejected, but I honestly feel like another school I've been accepted to is a much better overall fit for me anyways... Congratulations to those who got accepted! To the rest, hopefully you all have a great plan B lined up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pogopuschel Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 xGeek, I'm very surprised you didn't get in, I thought you had a great profile, better than mine. I'm guessing it may be the research experience that makes a difference... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haggis Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 well, it would appear I'm in after all. Do you guys know anything about funding? judging by the course website the TA/RA situation is pretty grim. Not sure I can afford this masters. (I had originally applied for the PhD) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naijaba Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Got in, I think I was fortunate to be applying for the BioComputation track. I also had a lot of research (w/publications) in bioinformatics and related fields. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justsayani Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 has everyone received their decisions at the same time.... @naijaba... didi u just receive ur decision? i am still waiting to hear back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zyiyong Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 has everyone received their decisions at the same time.... @naijaba... didi u just receive ur decision? i am still waiting to hear back I haven't received the decision either. My last name begins with Z so I don't know if the results come alphabetically. Btw, I am applying through HCP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naijaba Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 I received my acceptance at 5:21 pm Eastern. My last name begins with an 'A' so maybe it is alphabetically? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xGeek Posted March 26, 2013 Author Share Posted March 26, 2013 Congratulations for those who got in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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