B-squared Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 It appears that I'm wait-listed at Princeton for Political Economy. Anyone have any idea how long these wait-lists typically are? To satisfy my curiosity, I might have to e-mail the department to see if there is a timeline for sorting it out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiroslavBass Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 (edited) wow guys, just saw a long list of rejects from Princeton... sincere condolences. Why nobody didn't apply to low-ranked, safe universities, like me? Or i'm just stupid? Edited February 11, 2014 by MiroslavBass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anxious2151 Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 rejected at princeton as well... oh well it was expected. on to the next one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packrat Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 It appears that I'm wait-listed at Princeton for Political Economy. Anyone have any idea how long these wait-lists typically are? To satisfy my curiosity, I might have to e-mail the department to see if there is a timeline for sorting it out! Had a friend who was waitlisted last year at Princeton for another subfield. She was admitted, but didn't find out until April 15th, which put her in a bind because that was the deadline to respond to other offers. This was also so late that she was unable to attend admit weekend, etc (don't mean to be debbie downer, just trying to present the situation as clearly as I can). GOOD NEWS was that they did offer her full funding when she was admitted from the wait list. When it was all said and done though, she went elsewhere as that program was more familiar to her at that point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ufo21 Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 anyone else hear back from Michigan yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IR IR IR PhD Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Is it wrong to email a graduate advisor and ask for an admissions decision update? Must we call? --- UPENNNNNNN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boazczoine Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 (edited) Is it wrong to email a graduate advisor and ask for an admissions decision update? Must we call? --- UPENNNNNNN If you feel weird about it (but are also tearing out your hair), you can just call and open with "I'm an applicant for the Ph.D. program and was wondering..." No ID possible but there is the promise of information. Edited February 11, 2014 by boazczoine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mv0027 Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Is it wrong to email a graduate advisor and ask for an admissions decision update? Must we call? --- UPENNNNNNN I hadn't heard from UCSD, drop them an e-mail, got the rejection the next day. I think if most the notices had gone out, it is fine to e-mail if you haven't heard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Political)ScienceRules Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Congrats to all the Princeton admits! It's a great program. And of course condolences to those who were destroyed in the bloodbath this morning (myself included). It's a weird relief to FINALLY hear from somewhere--cheers to all of us still waiting on an offer #itonlytakesone washington1985 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IRToni Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 (edited) Rejected by Princeton... Amazing program, and I felt my best fit overall, though I'm not sure I would have liked living in Princeton. Too bad! Edited February 11, 2014 by IRToni Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IR IR IR PhD Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 (edited) Rejected by Princeton... Amazing program, though I'm not sure I would have liked living in Princeton. Too bad! I go to Princeton (the town) all the time. Amazing restaurant selection, some really nice clothing stores, decent cultural opportunities... i.e. everything you won't be able to afford or take advantage of while being a PhD. Apartments there are a FORTUNE! But wow is it beautiful. It is NJ's saving grace. Edited February 11, 2014 by IR IR IR PhD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IRToni Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 I am also not really impressed with Princeton's rejection letter. Grammatical error, font mis-match. Anyway, I am excited about being in San Diego! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mv0027 Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 I am also not really impressed with Princeton's rejection letter. Grammatical error, font mis-match. Anyway, I am excited about being in San Diego! I learned to surf when I moved to SD. Changed my life forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IRToni Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 I learned to surf when I moved to SD. Changed my life forever. Thanks, that helps a bit! Funnily enough, I was talking at the office today about how Princeton was my first choice, and everyone unanimously told me not to go there, because it's such a small, boring town . Maybe they knew something I didn't? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Political)ScienceRules Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 I am also not really impressed with Princeton's rejection letter. Grammatical error, font mis-match. Anyway, I am excited about being in San Diego! The missing comma!!! Oh well. Great that you're excited about San Diego! That's a great option Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o.j. Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Is it wrong to email a graduate advisor and ask for an admissions decision update? Must we call? --- UPENNNNNNN So I wrote to UPenn and this is what I heard back: "I'm not sure, but I think everyone should hear something sometime in February." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boazczoine Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 So I wrote to UPenn and this is what I heard back: "I'm not sure, but I think everyone should hear something sometime in February." *throws in towel, walks away* cupofnimbus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cupofnimbus Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 So I wrote to UPenn and this is what I heard back: "I'm not sure, but I think everyone should hear something sometime in February." Seriously? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thompson Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 To be fair, as far as small-ish towns go, you could do a lot worse than Princeton. The biggest pain is getting to and from Princeton. Route 1 and 206 are not fun roads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washington1985 Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Congrats to all of the recent admits! I leave for a few days and all kinds of good things happen... To those who haven't heard any good news yet (myself included), remember, we only need one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IR IR IR PhD Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 So I wrote to UPenn and this is what I heard back: "I'm not sure, but I think everyone should hear something sometime in February." Hahaha... wait, who did you email? The email I got from the listed assistant to the graduate advisor was, "I know they are in the process of making decisions now but I have not received the information yet." Looks like it is up in the air! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IRToni Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 To be fair, as far as small-ish towns go, you could do a lot worse than Princeton. The biggest pain is getting to and from Princeton. Route 1 and 206 are not fun roads. Please, do let me rationalize away my rejection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thompson Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Please, do let me rationalize away my rejection Someone has to stick up for New Jersey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IRToni Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Isn't it strange how one rejection can make you (read: me) feel like the biggest loser ever? I know it wasn't personal etc., still feeling pretty bad currently. Might just curl up with some chocolate and a feel good movie at home! Any good coping strategies out there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonestarflag Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Anyone know anything on the UNC waitlisted? Claimed by anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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