Gooey Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 So I've been accepted to some programs, but Purdue was my top choice. Still have not heard from them or VT. I really want to at least know one way or another before accepting my other offers. Should I call and pester these two programs and let them know my situtation or just chalk it up to karma and accept one of my other offers? No clue what to do and I'm feeling LOTS of stress! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastiansteddy Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 I don't think it'd be unreasonable to call at this point... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghijklmn Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 I'd call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikKar Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 Yes, call them. And you might even let them know about your situation, especially in the case of Purdue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gooey Posted April 10, 2013 Author Share Posted April 10, 2013 Transferred to a voicemail at both Purdue and VT...oh, the anxiety! :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComeBackZinc Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 Email Jill Quirk and give her the situation. griff@purdue.edu She's the graduate studies assistant. She's awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muchado Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 The DGS at VT, Paul Heilker, is really nice. I'm sure he would be willing to talk to you about the program. I turned down an offer from them last Friday, and one of my other friends did the same earlier in the week. They could be trying to figure out who is getting those spots? And I also never heard from Purdue, but I already accepted another offer. I hope something works out for you soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFAtoPhD Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 I can attest to both ComeBackZinc's and muchado's impressions of Jill Quirk and Paul Heilker. Ms. Quirk is truly organized, friendly, helpful, and a sane space in the whole whirlwind of graduate applications (and later, graduation!). I got to know her when I did my M.F.A. at Purdue. I too am waiting to hear from Purdue about my Rhet/Comp Ph.D. app and will be in touch with her this week. Prof. Heilker was super friendly when I dealt with him earlier this semester re: an offer of admission to Virginia Tech - which I have turned down at this point, so I hope that means good news for you, Gooey, if VT is a top choice for you and you also happen to seeking a Rhet/Comp Ph.D. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katia_chan Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 Make sure you've done a website check too--that's how I found out. No actual notification. Though I hope it's good news for you. Also yes Jill is amazing. I've only dealt with her a few times, but I really, really appreciated how good she was at her job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thestage Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 I've only dealt with her a few times, but I really, really appreciated how good she was at her job.so good that she failed to send you or anyone else a simple rejection letter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thestage Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 oh hey, seems they did send me a rejection letter. ten minutes ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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