danaofdoom Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Any UCSD arch people heard anything yet? I had an interview via phone on Monday, and they asked to see a paper that I presented at a conference in 2013. I'm nervous though, the paper wasn't very great and I hope they don't judge all my work on that. I just sent a rough draft of my thesis, so hopefully that will help. How about you? What area of arch are you interested in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danaofdoom Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Scratch that, rejected from ucsd. Ucr is my only hope now! Sorry to hear that! I didn't see this post before I replied to your first one. Good luck with UCR! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne00 Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Checking in. I'm waiting on Arizona State and U of Arizona. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khannnn Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Complete Boston wipe-out. Hang in there, everyone! Right?! I'm curious to see who they actually take. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy123 Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 not only didnt they take me, my POI nicely told me to not bother applying again...this year , next year...or ever.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danaofdoom Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 not only didnt they take me, my POI nicely told me to not bother applying again...this year , next year...or ever.. Wow really? Was it because they just don't have the funding, or what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmu Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Checking in. I'm waiting on Arizona State and U of Arizona. A friend of mine was accepted to ASU today. Not sure on the details but I got a very excited text from her letting me know. YoungScientist94 and pears 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy123 Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Wow really? Was it because they just don't have the funding, or what? oh no , they just i am not a competitive enough applicant for them. DON'T BOTHER APPLYING AGAIN..........i mean...my GRE sucks, but i thought if i fixed that, i would be competitive....i guess not.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaultyPowers Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 While that SUCKS, I wish more POIs would be that honest. I don't want to waste my time applying and then waiting if they have decided that there is no way they want me there. I've applied to a few places that I now realize were terrible fits, and I wish they would have just told me that. I asked whether they thought my research interested were a good match and they basically said eh, you never know. So... to be that irritating person that essentially tells everyone to "look on the bright side!" at least you are now spared the time and energy next year of applying to a program that isn't right... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colorless Posted February 14, 2014 Author Share Posted February 14, 2014 I think they want those applications payments so that the school gets money, that is my belief now, they tell everyone to consider applying and then nothing. I mean if from our email correspondence you get the idea that I won't fit there or sth just tell me so that I won't spend a fortune on these things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy123 Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 you are both right, and i am grateful that he was honest with me, but the thing is, i told him a THOUSAND times....HEY my GREs suck and my GPA is 3.58...if its so competitive, i rather not apply. ohhh no apply apply, we are a great fit and we look at applications holistically, please apply apply. ......just tell me BEFOREEEEE that i suck too much for your program. YoungScientist94 and NoSleepTilBreuckelen 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne00 Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 No ASU for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigDeep(inactive) Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 you are both right, and i am grateful that he was honest with me, but the thing is, i told him a THOUSAND times....HEY my GREs suck and my GPA is 3.58...if its so competitive, i rather not apply. ohhh no apply apply, we are a great fit and we look at applications holistically, please apply apply. ......just tell me BEFOREEEEE that i suck too much for your program. Aren't you the one who said you are interested in Bioarchaeology and burials? If so, I would assume that you were not accepted due to lack of fit, and not your grades. Unless I'm mistaken, BU is not really known for doing Bioarch. In fact, I don't know any prof there that does it. If I'm wrong, my apologies. Regardless, hang in there Daisy123! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy123 Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 ...well I guess i have missed the point of "fit " in a couple applications.....i am sure that i am not applying there again though. Do you guys think its appropriate to ask about if it is worth applying next year or if there is anything to be done better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigDeep(inactive) Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 (edited) ...well I guess i have missed the point of "fit " in a couple applications.....i am sure that i am not applying there again though. Do you guys think its appropriate to ask about if it is worth applying next year or if there is anything to be done better? I'll assume you mean in general, rather than BU specifically. So, I would have to say that I think there is nothing wrong with that at all. It's a definite opportunity to gain some insight. I interviewed for a job last month and made it to the short list. When I got the call that I did not get it, I asked if there was anything I could do to improve for future jobs (including interview style or credentials). He told me things about my application that he loved and where I fell short. Of course, no one is ever obligated to tell you anything, but if they do then it is extremely helpful, as in my case. It's unfortunate that you got such a unsympathetic and almost callous (it sounds) response from your POI at BU. But, I would brush it off move forward. As others have said, it IS beneficial that he was blunt and you won't have to waste valuable time or money applying again. Edited February 15, 2014 by DigDeep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mesoarch Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 (edited) ...well I guess i have missed the point of "fit " in a couple applications.....i am sure that i am not applying there again though. Do you guys think its appropriate to ask about if it is worth applying next year or if there is anything to be done better? I would definitely recommend asking. I didn't get in anywhere last year, so I e-mailed my POI's afterward to ask what they considered the weakest part of my application. I got pretty much the same response across the board, so it was great knowing where I could most effectively focus my energy for this year's applications. Edited February 15, 2014 by mesoarch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsManatee Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Historical Archaeology... I only applied to three schools and I am terrified right now. If I could do this process all over again I would change so many things about my application and also have joined this site earlier! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danaofdoom Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Historical Archaeology... I only applied to three schools and I am terrified right now. If I could do this process all over again I would change so many things about my application and also have joined this site earlier! Me too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resurrectionist Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Checking in. I'm waiting on Arizona State and U of Arizona. I'm still waiting on U of A too. Hope we both get good news from them soon. Anne00 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne00 Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 A friend of mine was accepted to ASU today. Not sure on the details but I got a very excited text from her letting me know. Good for her! Pass on congrats from this unknown person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne00 Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 I'm still waiting on U of A too. Hope we both get good news from them soon. Good luck! I am not sure what my chances are since i've been out of school for so long... But I figured if I was going to quit my career for SW archaeology, I better go big, or go home. DigDeep(inactive) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigDeep(inactive) Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Good luck! I am not sure what my chances are since i've been out of school for so long... But I figured if I was going to quit my career for SW archaeology, I better go big, or go home. Haha cheers to goin' for it! Not enough make that hard decision. Good for you and good luck! Anne00 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colorless Posted February 21, 2014 Author Share Posted February 21, 2014 who claims the other m.a. acceptance to cornell material studies? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apk361 Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Anyone heard back from Michigan State? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPG Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 (edited) It appears I have discovered this website a little late in the application game, but I thought that I would join in the fun anyway. I am interested in European Paleolithic studies, neanderthal behavior, land use, and lithic analysis. All of my fieldwork has been in the US (mostly New Mexico and Colorado) and includes CRM work for the BLM. Out of the schools that I applied to (listed in my signature) I have heard back from 2. I was flown out for an interview at UMN, but did not make the cut (out of 15 interviewees 7 were chosen). I received an offer from CU Boulder (one of my safety schools) that included a fairly substantial fellowship. I am really hopeful for UCONN as my POI has kept me updated regularly about the decision process. Good luck to you all. Edited February 26, 2014 by JPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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