IRToni Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Congrats to everyone who's heard already, especially the OSU folks! I haven't heard anything, from any of my schools, in 4 different countries. I did, however, send an informal application to another program off today. Not sure I'd be thrilled to attend, but they only wanted a research proposal and my CV, so the opportunity cost was ridiculously low. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boazczoine Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 (edited) Congrats to everyone who got good news today! And to everyone who is anticipating bad news, stay positive and remember this is just the beginning of schools rolling in! If this one doesn't work out, that means it just wasn't the right fit and I'm sure other schools will bring more welcome news in the future. Edited January 23, 2014 by boazczoine TheGnome and strangepeace 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fallenvirgo Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Sooooo, I'm pretty sure I've been rejected from OSU. I did not get an e-mail or anything from anyone. And the application status says pending. That means I am not in the list of candidates whose POI simply doesn't' do the reaching out cos those people would get acceptances, and not in the list of people who have POIs who DO call, cos those people got acceptances too. I am in the list of the 'we don't want you.' *sobs quietly in the corner* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astreaux Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Congratulations to the Georgia admit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-squared Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 A hearty congratulations! You must be ecstatic. Care to share more with us? Subfield, stats, background, where else you have applied to? Wishing you continued success! Thanks, aecp! I've been debating whether there are any risks with sharing more information; I've decided it shouldn't matter. My subfield is American Politics; I'm also interested in Political Methodology. My GRE scores were unspectacular -- 165V/162Q. I'm a senior at a medium-sized private university in the upper midwest, where I majored in Political Science/Economics and have a 4.0 undergraduate GPA. I do not have extensive research background -- no publications. I wrote a pretty good undergraduate thesis my junior year and completed an extended research project in a graduate econometrics sequence at my university. I applied to six schools (in no particular order): Ohio State, Michigan, WashU in St. Louis, Princeton, Rochester, and Wisconsin. I convinced myself that I wasn't going to be accepted anywhere; it's nice to received an early acceptance! aecp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGnome Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 and not in the list of people who have POIs who DO call, cos those people got acceptances too. I am in the list of the 'we don't want you.' FWIW, I did receive a call from my POI but did not receive an offer. It is not possible to not feel hurt by rejections, but this is the nature of the process. As our good boazczoine said, this is just the beginning. Let's all try to stay positive. I convinced myself that I wasn't going to be accepted anywhere; it's nice to received an early acceptance! Congrats B, a great way to start the season indeed. Don't you guys forget Ms Sanders' flowers during the admit weekend your humble servant 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timeless90 Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Thanks, aecp! I've been debating whether there are any risks with sharing more information; I've decided it shouldn't matter. My subfield is American Politics; I'm also interested in Political Methodology. My GRE scores were unspectacular -- 165V/162Q. I'm a senior at a medium-sized private university in the upper midwest, where I majored in Political Science/Economics and have a 4.0 undergraduate GPA. I do not have extensive research background -- no publications. I wrote a pretty good undergraduate thesis my junior year and completed an extended research project in a graduate econometrics sequence at my university. I applied to six schools (in no particular order): Ohio State, Michigan, WashU in St. Louis, Princeton, Rochester, and Wisconsin. I convinced myself that I wasn't going to be accepted anywhere; it's nice to received an early acceptance! Congrats!! I'm sure your application package on the whole is great, but among others, I think the adcoms really loved your 4.0 GPA! AuldReekie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeudepaume Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Congratulations to the OSU admits! And good luck to the rest of us.) And so it began... AuldReekie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aecp Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Thanks, aecp! I've been debating whether there are any risks with sharing more information; I've decided it shouldn't matter. My subfield is American Politics; I'm also interested in Political Methodology. My GRE scores were unspectacular -- 165V/162Q. I'm a senior at a medium-sized private university in the upper midwest, where I majored in Political Science/Economics and have a 4.0 undergraduate GPA. I do not have extensive research background -- no publications. I wrote a pretty good undergraduate thesis my junior year and completed an extended research project in a graduate econometrics sequence at my university. I applied to six schools (in no particular order): Ohio State, Michigan, WashU in St. Louis, Princeton, Rochester, and Wisconsin. I convinced myself that I wasn't going to be accepted anywhere; it's nice to received an early acceptance! I think you have a wonderful profile! How could you convince yourself you would not be accepted. I see many more admissions for you. Please keep us apprised of your progress. Congratulations once again! Poli92 and AuldReekie 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TakeMyCoffeeBlack Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Sending awkward I-don't-really-know-you cyber hugs to those facing disappointment right now. Poli92, zudei, jeudepaume and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeudepaume Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 thegradcafe prohibits me from giving out any more "positive reputation" points today.) I didn't know I'm so promiscuous with those... zudei 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TakeMyCoffeeBlack Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 thegradcafe prohibits me from giving out any more "positive reputation" points today.) I didn't know I'm so promiscuous with those... Yeah I think I run out daily. AuldReekie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aecp Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Thanks, aecp! I've been debating whether there are any risks with sharing more information; I've decided it shouldn't matter. My subfield is American Politics; I'm also interested in Political Methodology. My GRE scores were unspectacular -- 165V/162Q. I'm a senior at a medium-sized private university in the upper midwest, where I majored in Political Science/Economics and have a 4.0 undergraduate GPA. I do not have extensive research background -- no publications. I wrote a pretty good undergraduate thesis my junior year and completed an extended research project in a graduate econometrics sequence at my university. I applied to six schools (in no particular order): Ohio State, Michigan, WashU in St. Louis, Princeton, Rochester, and Wisconsin. I convinced myself that I wasn't going to be accepted anywhere; it's nice to received an early acceptance! Hello B-squared! Just curious, were you interviewed? If so, how did it go? What were you asked? This could help others in the future. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TakeMyCoffeeBlack Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Do we think any schools will be making and breaking hearts today or tomorrow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeudepaume Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 (edited) Do we think any schools will be making and breaking hearts today or tomorrow? It feels like it's still too early. I checked IR Toni's list and oh cruel gods—all my schools send their acceptances/rejections in mid February, which is not even close. Boulder is our biggest hope. Edited January 23, 2014 by jeudepaume Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TakeMyCoffeeBlack Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 It feels like it's still too early. I checked the IR Toni's list and oh cruel gods—all my schools send their acceptances/rejections in mid February, which is not even close. Boulder is our biggest hope. I looked, and a few years ago they were sending as early as Jan 20-25. I would be beyond grateful if they decided to return to this policy and surprise us this week, rather than wait til next Friday (which makes sense from a reduce email influx perspective - though they can accomplish the same tomorrow). I do, however, wonder about their funding policies. What's with waiting until after the visit weekend? And does this adversely affect those who can't do the visit (e.g. this guy in Germany)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IRToni Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Boulder is University of Colorado? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TakeMyCoffeeBlack Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Boulder is University of Colorado? Yup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sylark Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Boulder is University of Colorado? Yep! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFB Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Ok, I now have concrete evidence that everyone wasn't informed simultaneously by our system. One person emailed me to find out why we didn't admit him/her—but we did. So no answer still means no answer. And I think I have MY answer: they're using the hamster-powered TRS-80.... anxious2151, your humble servant, kainourgios and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mv0027 Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Hey now, we all have our ways of handling things. I keep all my e-mails that aren't spam in extensive folders. I recently reviewed my rejections from last year. Pretty unhealthy... Sorry, I use sarcasm as a coping mechanism. I'm still with you that it is pretty lame if you do not get in... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astreaux Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Do we think any schools will be making and breaking hearts today or tomorrow? Wisconsin might. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timeless90 Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Wisconsin might. this early??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IRToni Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Just got an email asking for clarification from one of my UK schools. One the one hand, it's nice, on the other, they clearly have not read my CV or my Writing Sample to be asking me this. Might just be a pre-sorting thing though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Targy Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 (edited) Hey guys, I was wondering - if you receive a notification that you have been nominated for a fellowship but haven't heard an official acceptance yet, is it implied? I just sent an awkward email to the dept asking, but I wanted to know if it's a normal assumption to make. Edit: Never mine, looks like it was implied. Cool. Edited January 23, 2014 by Targy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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