astreaux Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 Well, Berkeley, my number 1 choice, may have rejected me in today's wave of rejections (as well as a presumed rejection from Cornell), but I am happy to claim a spot at UC Irvine with a 6 year financial package that will compete with any other financial offers I may receive elsewhere! It feels good to receive that news after a week of bad news! Congrats, EKL! That's great news re: Irvine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlien Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 Well, Berkeley, my number 1 choice, may have rejected me in today's wave of rejections (as well as a presumed rejection from Cornell), but I am happy to claim a spot at UC Irvine with a 6 year financial package that will compete with any other financial offers I may receive elsewhere! It feels good to receive that news after a week of bad news! Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKLong Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 Congrats, EKL! That's great news re: Irvine. Thank you!! Such a relief to have options! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoyo1900 Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 Hey everyone, Long time lurker, first time poster. I was unfortunately part of the recent Berkeley massacre (my top choice!). I applied to 7 PhD programs, and so far it has only been bad news. I'm starting to think my research interests are a little too out there. Out of curiosity, for those of you who have received acceptances (not to Berkeley necessary, but to any PhD program), did you contact any of your POIs in advance? Was your SOP very precise in laying out your research interests, or more general? EDIT: I should add, hearty congrats to all Berkeley admits! Truly amazing program. Same with those of you who have been accepted to Cornell, really great department. Hi. I applied to 15 programs, and only got one acceptance till now. So don't worry. Let's wait and see! I have to say I HATE waiting.... I applied to Cornell, Duke, NYU, and U Chicago too, and there are just NOOO updated status for me! I guess they rejected me already..... I didn't contact my POIs in advance....too lazy... I wrote in my SOP that I am interested in authoritarian institutions, and I also gave them several "research questions/topics" I did or want to do. I don't know whether it is more general or specific to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steedyue Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 confirmed. Waiting-listed by Rochester also. Would waiting-listed by NYU and Rochester make me the annual king of waiting-list? LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timeless90 Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 (edited) confirmed. Waiting-listed by Rochester also. Would waiting-listed by NYU and Rochester make me the annual king of waiting-list? LOL I thought Rochester's waitlist email has a quite positive nuance to it. Rochester mentions funding, so I thought that was a rather positive sign, but hard to tell without any frame of reference. How would you say the letters compare, NYU and Rochester? Edited February 7, 2014 by timeless90 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steedyue Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 I thought Rochester's waitlist email has a quite positive nuance to it. Rochester mentions funding, so I thought that was a rather positive sign, but hard to tell without any frame of reference. How would you say the letters compare, NYU and Rochester? Of course, Rochester is much more positive. I have two friends admitted to Rochester but they are not likely to accept it for better fit in other programs. In this case, I would say the odds is on our side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timeless90 Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 Of course, Rochester is much more positive. I have two friends admitted to Rochester but they are not likely to accept it for better fit in other programs. In this case, I would say the odds is on our side. thanks ! good to hear. Good luck to both of us for the rest of the cycle~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timeless90 Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 If anyone can provide an answer. Someone posted UCSD rejection recently, labeling the program as Political Science and International Affairs. Is this different from the regular poli sci program? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steedyue Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 If anyone can provide an answer. Someone posted UCSD rejection recently, labeling the program as Political Science and International Affairs. Is this different from the regular poli sci program? it is the joint PhD program (PolSci Department and IR/PS). If you want to get into the joint program, you must first be admitted by the PolSci Department. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anxious2151 Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 it is the joint PhD program (PolSci Department and IR/PS). If you want to get into the joint program, you must first be admitted by the PolSci Department. I wonder if this means that the poli sci decisions are close to being pretty much done as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timeless90 Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 I see i see. So i guess the post isnt too relevant for the general UCSD applicants thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzrap Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 CONGRATS!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzrap Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 Michigan should be early next week. Great, thank you RWBG. I am very anxious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paleblueeyes Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 Congrats to everyone who received acceptances! At this point I would just like to get an answer either way from ANY of the schools I applied to. I thought I'd be hearing from Temple by now as they had a really early application deadline, but nothing.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veritaserum Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 Also part of the carnage for Berkeley. I'd been mentally preparing myself for the rejection over the past couple of days already, but it was still a bit devastating to see it confirmed. Congrats to everyone who got good news today though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rchlm_618 Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 As I wait impatiently for word from other schools, I'm making it my goal to ascend from 'decaf' status on this forum. Might as well accomplish something since, goodness knows, I'm not able to focus on my school work during this wait. This process is turning my brain to mush, just in time for grad school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisescience Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 This process is turning my brain to mush, just in time for grad school. If this knowledge brings any bit of solace to you... you are not alone! And congrats on your first acceptance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guest2401 Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 Starting the day with some wishful thinking: Today, I am going to get admitted by my top choice. IRTheoryNerd and o.j. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aecp Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 URGENT ANNOUNCEMENT! It's a new day. No debating or arguing. It's a happy day! LOTS of good news for us all today. Happy Day! Happy Friday! jeudepaume, astreaux, IR IR IR PhD and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o.j. Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 Definitely call and ask for a timing update. And then tell the rest of us immediately what they say--thanks so much for taking one for the team like that. When you say Penn, you mean UPenn right? Didn't hear from Cornell, my first rejection (assumed). Didn't think it would sting as much as it does. I think I can see all the problems with my applications. Bracing for the next 4 now. IR IR IR PhD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYCBluenose Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 URGENT ANNOUNCEMENT! It's a new day. No debating or arguing. It's a happy day! LOTS of good news for us all today. Happy Day! Happy Friday! MattCC and ajaxp91 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerasy Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 (edited) For me, nothing there. after wait-listed by NYU now comes Rochester? I would go buy some lottery. If it could help relief your stress a little bit, I got accepted by both of those school, so there will be at least one opening in one of those schools. Edited February 7, 2014 by gerasy MiroslavBass 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IR IR IR PhD Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 (edited) When you say Penn, you mean UPenn right? Didn't hear from Cornell, my first rejection (assumed). Didn't think it would sting as much as it does. I think I can see all the problems with my applications. Bracing for the next 4 now. Penn is generally UPenn. I feel you o.j... I'm also working with a presumed Cornell rejection and I too am surprised at how this one stings. I feel like after two early acceptances I started to totally over qualify my candidacy. Now I'm expecting a lot of rejections too. But hoping that of the 8 schools remaining, I can sneak into 1 or 2 Edited February 7, 2014 by IR IR IR PhD o.j. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cupofnimbus Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 As I wait impatiently for word from other schools, I'm making it my goal to ascend from 'decaf' status on this forum. Might as well accomplish something since, goodness knows, I'm not able to focus on my school work during this wait. This process is turning my brain to mush, just in time for grad school. This is my goal for this week, as well. It's a good way to pass the time while chomping at the bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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