Aeternalis Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Hi there! I am still waiting on Columbia SMS! It's certainly taking a toll on my patience especially since I'm holding out on making a final decision on accepting an offer from another grad program until I hear back, since it is my first choice. The grad school is no help and the coordinator doesn't seem to be answering any calls. Anyone else in the same predicament? Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ridgey Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 That sucks! Has your status in AppyYourself changed at all? Do they definitely have your correct postal and email addresses? Unfortunately, you are probably going to have to wait until they deign to tell you something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aeternalis Posted March 30, 2009 Author Share Posted March 30, 2009 Thanks ridgey! I log into the ApplyYourself website multiple times a day just to make certain despite knowing that the website emails you in case of a status change. Likewise, I have also made certain that my contact information is correct. I KNOW that the most I can hope for is a waitlist at this stage, perhaps the dept. chooses not to inform their waitlisted students. On the other hand if it is a rejection and my status update is simply in limbo on account of some admin tardiness somewhere down the line I am going to be LIVID! You're right though. I guess I can't do anything but wait (and hope)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreams Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 I would suggest at this point finding the email of the program assistant for your track and emailing that person about your status. If that fails, then give them a call and ask for an answer over the phone. Let them know politely that time is running out and you would like some indication of your status so you can make a sound assessment of all of your offers. I plan to follow my own advice in a few seconds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aeternalis Posted April 1, 2009 Author Share Posted April 1, 2009 Thank you FSIA! That seems like really sound advice to me. Hope everything works out for you too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikefarm Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 For fall 2010 -- anyone? Anything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muttyguy Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 For fall 2010 -- anyone? Anything? still waiting myself... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simulacrum Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 still waiting myself... no answer here either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBom Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 I saw some rejections up on the result board. Anyone still waiting? It's the last school I haven't heard from yet. Just want to have this behind me, whatever it is, and start making decisions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simulacrum Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 i am in the same situation - i would like to know my status with the sms application as soon as possible in order to finally have my options laid out and make a decision. i am not sure, though, how to interpret such a late notice. i hope it is not a sign of them being irresponsible towards the doctoral students. other schools got back way back, although they probably have the same or similar number of interested applicants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBom Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 i am in the same situation - i would like to know my status with the sms application as soon as possible in order to finally have my options laid out and make a decision. i am not sure, though, how to interpret such a late notice. i hope it is not a sign of them being irresponsible towards the doctoral students. other schools got back way back, although they probably have the same or similar number of interested applicants. What sub-field did you apply to? When I spoke with coordinator she explained to me that both sms and you sub-field need to agree on admitting you. Maybe some departments take longer than others. I applied to sociology. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simulacrum Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 What sub-field did you apply to? When I spoke with coordinator she explained to me that both sms and you sub-field need to agree on admitting you. Maybe some departments take longer than others. I applied to sociology. i also applied to sociology - it indeed might be that the subfield is taking longer than usual. do let me know if you hear anything; i will do the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridily Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 i also applied to sociology - it indeed might be that the subfield is taking longer than usual. do let me know if you hear anything; i will do the same. Hi...I am also still waiting and have been wondering if the rejections that were posted awhile back are real. I emailed the program coordinator (who seems really mean, by the way!) yesterday to try to get some information and she referred me to GSAS admissions. The GSAS admissions person said that all PhD decisions *should* be disseminated by the middle of March. Kind of a vague response. My sub-field is sociology, too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikefarm Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 (edited) Hi...I am also still waiting and have been wondering if the rejections that were posted awhile back are real. I emailed the program coordinator (who seems really mean, by the way!) yesterday to try to get some information and she referred me to GSAS admissions. The GSAS admissions person said that all PhD decisions *should* be disseminated by the middle of March. Kind of a vague response. My sub-field is sociology, too! Yes, rejection definitely real. I got an email from them sending me to the application website. (My subfield was Sociology) And yes, the program coordinator is definitely mean! I called her awhile back and she had so much attitude. I mean, I get her job is stressful but come on. Anyway, good luck to you guys who haven't heard! Edited March 10, 2010 by bikefarm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridily Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 Hi...I am also still waiting and have been wondering if the rejections that were posted awhile back are real. I emailed the program coordinator (who seems really mean, by the way!) yesterday to try to get some information and she referred me to GSAS admissions. The GSAS admissions person said that all PhD decisions *should* be disseminated by the middle of March. Kind of a vague response. My sub-field is sociology, too! I'm really sorry to hear about your bad news, Bikefarm. I haven't had a whole lot of interaction with different folks at Columbia, but the attitudes I've seen to-date make me wonder about program in general! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minidigit Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 Any DrPH applicants for SMS out there? I figure they'll send those notifications around the same time as the PhD, but thought I'd ask since I'm still playing the waiting game too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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