ibette Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Yeah. I feel like it might somehow be a mistake, haha. It's when you look at the PDF that includes all your self-submitted application materials. For me it's the last page, after my transcripts. I don't have anything on mine hmm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurstingAtTheSeams Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 So I'm at work, feverishly typing away at my computer to distract me from checking my email when I notice I had two missed calls from my college (the one I'm applying through). It's the general number so I can't call back. Then I get an email from my FPA to call him back. He tells me that it was posted on the Fulbright website (a part only they can access) that I'm a recommended candidate for a Greece ETA-HAEF! He also told me that there was another candidate who applied for the same Greece ETA-HAEF program, and she is a top student who spoke Greek (I don't). She was not recommended. Morals of the story: ASK YOUR FPAS. THEY KNOW. And very qualified applicants sometimes don't get chosen. My co-applicant's obviously still going to make it extremely far in life. Fulbright's only one facet; it's not the end-all of your accomplishments. Good luck to everyone!! Horb, FB2014Aussie, ltisd040 and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
former USN gal Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 2.5 hours before emails are released and we have 31 members and 76 lurkers on here! We're at 107 folks~ Up to 126 users, now. Only 32 are members. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibette Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 So I'm at work, feverishly typing away at my computer to distract me from checking my email when I notice I had two missed calls from my college (the one I'm applying through). It's the general number so I can't call back. Then I get an email from my FPA to call him back. He tells me that it was posted on the Fulbright website (a part only they can access) that I'm a recommended candidate for a Greece ETA-HAEF! He also told me that there was another candidate who applied for the same Greece ETA-HAEF program, and she is a top student who spoke Greek (I don't). She was not recommended. Morals of the story: ASK YOUR FPAS. THEY KNOW. And very qualified applicants sometimes don't get chosen. My co-applicant's obviously still going to make it extremely far in life. Fulbright's only one facet; it's not the end-all of your accomplishments. Good luck to everyone!! Congratss!! too scared to ask though :c does anyone know at what time we are knowing? As in after 5 PM CST? EST? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oliebollen Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 (edited) I ran into my FPA totally out of the blue just now (went in to say hi to the international education staff at a study abroad fair and there he was hawking fellowships!). He was seriously all smiles, which I don't think I've ever seen. Good sign?!? I'm weirdly zen about this. I think I've been worrying nonstop for so long and almost let it ruin my week way back before the 17th that now I'm just like, when it comes, it comes. Smith doesn't seem to have updated yet, interesting... maybe they got reprimanded? Edited January 28, 2014 by Oliebollen zaidypants 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zjlb79 Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 (edited) I like how it switched from cup to gallon, lol!! Maybe you could tell Betty Jo you need cooking wine-->"oh you don't have any? that bottle of white wine right there will do just fine." Betty-Jo may be 90 years-old, but she's no fool... She'll see right through my facade and throw anointing oil at me. BAHAHAHAHA! Edited January 28, 2014 by zjlb79 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibette Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 By the way, I find it highly interesting that an online forum community is creating spreadsheets with useful information on Fulbright. This is data people, legit research, I hope you all update the spreadsheet with the decisions made today so it could be useful for others in the future. meupatdoes and raymondnorth 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olioliwoo Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 So I'm at work, feverishly typing away at my computer to distract me from checking my email when I notice I had two missed calls from my college (the one I'm applying through). It's the general number so I can't call back. Then I get an email from my FPA to call him back. He tells me that it was posted on the Fulbright website (a part only they can access) that I'm a recommended candidate for a Greece ETA-HAEF! He also told me that there was another candidate who applied for the same Greece ETA-HAEF program, and she is a top student who spoke Greek (I don't). She was not recommended. Morals of the story: ASK YOUR FPAS. THEY KNOW. And very qualified applicants sometimes don't get chosen. My co-applicant's obviously still going to make it extremely far in life. Fulbright's only one facet; it's not the end-all of your accomplishments. Good luck to everyone!! CONGRATULATIONS!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olioliwoo Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Up to 126 users, now. Only 32 are members. 142 people, only 37 members. Where did all these lurkers come from?! Create accounts and join us guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojodreams Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Yeah. I feel like it might somehow be a mistake, haha. It's when you look at the PDF that includes all your self-submitted application materials. For me it's the last page, after my transcripts. nothing on mine either. Weird! And how lucky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overworkedta Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Congrats, Bursting at the seems. Hmmm, Yeti is definitely good beer. The BF got a winter ESB. We're in MO, so we have a lot of access to local stuff. And by MO, I mean NOT in STL which, outside of Schafly, has terrible beer selections. The BF is secretly wanting me to get a job at a school in MI which has an amazing Canadian program to be close to Bell's Brewery. Yes, we are making life plans surrounding beer and wine. It's also near great wines. Michigan is where I ride my bike to in the summer and where I grew up spending time at the shore. It's my favorite state by far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
former USN gal Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 142 people, only 37 members. Where did all these lurkers come from?! Create accounts and join us guys Agree! Join us and add your information. Help us create a database to give real information to future applicants! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beingbecoming Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Congrats, Bursting at the seems. Hmmm, Yeti is definitely good beer. The BF got a winter ESB. We're in MO, so we have a lot of access to local stuff. And by MO, I mean NOT in STL which, outside of Schafly, has terrible beer selections. The BF is secretly wanting me to get a job at a school in MI which has an amazing Canadian program to be close to Bell's Brewery. Yes, we are making life plans surrounding beer and wine. It's also near great wines. Michigan is where I ride my bike to in the summer and where I grew up spending time at the shore. It's my favorite state by far. My fridge in Cleveland is stocked with Bell's new Winter White... which is fantastic on this day where everything is shut down because it is too cold to go outside apparently.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltisd040 Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 So I'm at work, feverishly typing away at my computer to distract me from checking my email when I notice I had two missed calls from my college (the one I'm applying through). It's the general number so I can't call back. Then I get an email from my FPA to call him back. He tells me that it was posted on the Fulbright website (a part only they can access) that I'm a recommended candidate for a Greece ETA-HAEF! He also told me that there was another candidate who applied for the same Greece ETA-HAEF program, and she is a top student who spoke Greek (I don't). She was not recommended. Morals of the story: ASK YOUR FPAS. THEY KNOW. And very qualified applicants sometimes don't get chosen. My co-applicant's obviously still going to make it extremely far in life. Fulbright's only one facet; it's not the end-all of your accomplishments. Good luck to everyone!! So I'm at work, feverishly typing away at my computer to distract me from checking my email when I notice I had two missed calls from my college (the one I'm applying through). It's the general number so I can't call back. Then I get an email from my FPA to call him back. He tells me that it was posted on the Fulbright website (a part only they can access) that I'm a recommended candidate for a Greece ETA-HAEF! He also told me that there was another candidate who applied for the same Greece ETA-HAEF program, and she is a top student who spoke Greek (I don't). She was not recommended. Morals of the story: ASK YOUR FPAS. THEY KNOW. And very qualified applicants sometimes don't get chosen. My co-applicant's obviously still going to make it extremely far in life. Fulbright's only one facet; it's not the end-all of your accomplishments. Good luck to everyone!! I applied to HAEF! I'm so nervous and really don't want to hear it from my FPA in case it's bad news. Congrats!!! I'm insanely jealous right now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gretch375 Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Congrats on the Greece information! "He also told me that there was another candidate who applied for the same Greece ETA-HAEF program, and she is a top student who spoke Greek (I don't). She was not recommended." Should he have told you that? I am sure she is disappointed. I wouldn't want anyone sharing that type of information about me :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meupatdoes Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 I have been a long-time lurker and decided to finally join in. It has been great to follow the thread. You guys rock!! Good luck to everyone!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaidypants Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Yeah. I feel like it might somehow be a mistake, haha. It's when you look at the PDF that includes all your self-submitted application materials. For me it's the last page, after my transcripts. Weird...just checked mine as well...nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparglet Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Weird...just checked mine as well...nothing. Yeah, I really can't explain! Now I guess I know that my committee wrote the sort of vague, positive platitudes you expect from a large university...haha. Wishing we could fast forward a couple hours. This has been the least productive day at work, like, ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olioliwoo Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 OK going to go to try and be zen for a few hours. Good luck everyone! meupatdoes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurstingAtTheSeams Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Congrats on the Greece information!"He also told me that there was another candidate who applied for the same Greece ETA-HAEF program, and she is a top student who spoke Greek (I don't). She was not recommended."Should he have told you that? I am sure she is disappointed. I wouldn't want anyone sharing that type of information about me :/ Thanks!! And my FPA didn't tell me her name or any hints as to who she was, just that she was a top student and she spoke Greek. I totally agree, I wouldn't want anyone knowing that about me either! I don't think she'll know until 5pm Itisd040, oh my gosh, GOOD LUCK!! It'd be so awesome if we both get it because I think we'll all be living in the same apartment! Sending over good vibes to you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overworkedta Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 My fridge in Cleveland is stocked with Bell's new Winter White... which is fantastic on this day where everything is shut down because it is too cold to go outside apparently.... Yay! We just had some of that here the other night. Bell's is our fave place. We visited over Thanksgiving and it was like paradise for the BF who'd never been that way. If you like Stouts, the Expedition is effing amazing. Totally worth the price. I brought the Java Stout to a gathering of Brewmeisters for various tasting contests and won a prize with it, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 You guys are killing me. There's no way my FPA will tell us ahead of time. His assistant probably would, but she applied too and I don't want to ask in case she didn't make it. An hour and 45 minutes doesn't make much difference at this point but still. :| Good luck to everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FingersCrossed_118 Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 (edited) I will seriously go nuts if they hold off on sending my email out until 6, 6:30, 7, etc.... Does anyone know what the latest time emails get sent out is? I know they said "sometime after 5," but I really hope it's closer to 5 than closer to 8.... Edited January 28, 2014 by FingersCrossed_118 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horb Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 So I'm at work, feverishly typing away at my computer to distract me from checking my email when I notice I had two missed calls from my college (the one I'm applying through). It's the general number so I can't call back. Then I get an email from my FPA to call him back. He tells me that it was posted on the Fulbright website (a part only they can access) that I'm a recommended candidate for a Greece ETA-HAEF! He also told me that there was another candidate who applied for the same Greece ETA-HAEF program, and she is a top student who spoke Greek (I don't). She was not recommended. Morals of the story: ASK YOUR FPAS. THEY KNOW. And very qualified applicants sometimes don't get chosen. My co-applicant's obviously still going to make it extremely far in life. Fulbright's only one facet; it's not the end-all of your accomplishments. Good luck to everyone!! CONGRATULATIONS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tieloran Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 I will seriously go nuts if they hold off on sending my email out until 6, 6:30, 7, etc.... Does anyone know what the latest time emails get sent out is? I know they said "sometime after 5," but I really hope it's closer to 5 than closer to 8.... I got mine at exactly 5 last year -- right in time for happy hour (for further reference, I was recommended, then got alternate). meupatdoes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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