Katathomp Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 I also applied to the Rutgers MA... No word yet though. Hmm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glitter_mntn Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 While we're on the topic of Rutgers, I just thought I'd point out that despite having received the acceptance email Monday, in the application portal my status is still showing "No Decision" as of today. So, if you haven't heard and your portal is showing no decision, it may not necessarily mean anything. Don't give up, Rutgers hopefuls! Wishing everyone the best!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasod Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 I applied to the Rutgers PhD program and haven't heard anything, but I am hoping that I might this week. It seems like last year they offered admission to a few PhD students around this time...even though their offers of admission seem to trail off beyond the official notification deadline in April. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m-ttl Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 While we're on the topic of Rutgers, I just thought I'd point out that despite having received the acceptance email Monday, in the application portal my status is still showing "No Decision" as of today. So, if you haven't heard and your portal is showing no decision, it may not necessarily mean anything. Don't give up, Rutgers hopefuls! Wishing everyone the best!! I think I have less hope because of the issues I ran into (ie recommenders having to fax in, no confirmation of having recieved them. I don't remember if they required my official transcripts but if they did they only list my unofficial ones) than say, actual lack of hope. It just seems disorganized & messy to me, given that all their means of communication apparently aren't checked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuddingScholar Posted February 12, 2014 Author Share Posted February 12, 2014 For the Rutgers MA admits, did you apply directly to the MA program or did you apply to the PhD program? Directly to MA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glitter_mntn Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 I think I have less hope because of the issues I ran into (ie recommenders having to fax in, no confirmation of having recieved them. I don't remember if they required my official transcripts but if they did they only list my unofficial ones) than say, actual lack of hope. It just seems disorganized & messy to me, given that all their means of communication apparently aren't checked. Ugh, that sucks! I totally understand your frustration; it sounds incredibly stressful and I feel really lucky that my application process went smoothly. Good luck, m-ttl! We are rooting for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curiositykilledthecat Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 I think I have less hope because of the issues I ran into (ie recommenders having to fax in, no confirmation of having recieved them. I don't remember if they required my official transcripts but if they did they only list my unofficial ones) than say, actual lack of hope. It just seems disorganized & messy to me, given that all their means of communication apparently aren't checked. Not to be irritating (because funding is on my mind too), but I was curious why you applied to Rutgers. I was really interested in their program until they said outright that they did not fund MAs at all. Did you find some sort of solution? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m-ttl Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Not to be irritating (because funding is on my mind too), but I was curious why you applied to Rutgers. I was really interested in their program until they said outright that they did not fund MAs at all. Did you find some sort of solution? Apply to the PhD program as per your prof's recs curiositykilledthecat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmaatquoins Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 I'm getting frustrated now. Only 2 left to hear from - there was a Columbia acceptance on the board yesterday and when I spoke to FSU two weeks ago they said that they'd be emailing people "within the week". Argh!! If I'm going to strike out completely, I'd like to know sooner rather than later. I have a long weekend life of waitressing ahead of me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
festina lente Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 For what it's worth, I have doubts about the Columbia post. Have heard they only notify via email. Also, I'd expect other acceptances to be insta posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ereissoup Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Has anyone heard from UBC or McGill? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bnaebain Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Hey all, usually a lurker here, but I was wondering if I could maybe get your opinion on something... The department secretary for one of the programs I applied to (my #1 choice) emailed me a few weeks ago, requesting that I send in official transcripts for my application because they did not receive them the first time. I immediately had official transcripts rushed to the school. Do you think that the personal reach-out could be considered a good sign? Compared to just saying, "oh, no transcripts, no admittance." I'm certainly not putting too much weight on this, but would love to know what you guys think. UGH, I'd really like some results already... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanChelsea Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Has anyone heard from UBC or McGill? One of the professors from UBC told me that decisions come out in mid-Feb. Hopefully it's soon, I've been waiting impatiently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ereissoup Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 One of the professors from UBC told me that decisions come out in mid-Feb. Hopefully it's soon, I've been waiting impatiently. Hmm, that's what I thought.. And judging from the results posted on gradcafe, McGill won't send out notifications until March.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyWorkIsDone Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Weird email from UC Riverside today saying that they were 'very impressed' by my application, and would like to gauge my interest in attending before offering me a formal acceptance. It almost sounded like they want me to say "Yes I would definitely enroll!" prior to wasting an acceptance on me. That's kind of strange, right? I obviously want them to offer me a place, but I also haven't made a decision as to whether I would accept it, and I don't want them to hate me in case I decide to apply there for my PhD in a few years. WHY ARE THEY MESSING WITH MY HEAD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmaatquoins Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 For what it's worth, I have doubts about the Columbia post. Have heard they only notify via email. Also, I'd expect other acceptances to be insta posted. There are more up now, it's not looking good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helpmegradcafe Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 (edited) Hey all, usually a lurker here, but I was wondering if I could maybe get your opinion on something... The department secretary for one of the programs I applied to (my #1 choice) emailed me a few weeks ago, requesting that I send in official transcripts for my application because they did not receive them the first time. I immediately had official transcripts rushed to the school. Do you think that the personal reach-out could be considered a good sign? Compared to just saying, "oh, no transcripts, no admittance." I'm certainly not putting too much weight on this, but would love to know what you guys think. UGH, I'd really like some results already... I'm not sure if I would read into that. I had a few schools say that to me and I think it was truly because they just didn't get them-my undergrad makes it near impossible to send out transcripts correctly ugh. But it's not a bad sign either!!! I would like some good news soon too.. Edited February 13, 2014 by helpmegradcafe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helpmegradcafe Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 (edited) Weird email from UC Riverside today saying that they were 'very impressed' by my application, and would like to gauge my interest in attending before offering me a formal acceptance. It almost sounded like they want me to say "Yes I would definitely enroll!" prior to wasting an acceptance on me. That's kind of strange, right? I obviously want them to offer me a place, but I also haven't made a decision as to whether I would accept it, and I don't want them to hate me in case I decide to apply there for my PhD in a few years. WHY ARE THEY MESSING WITH MY HEAD That is really odd and not a great position for them to put you in. If I were in that situation, here's what I would do: If you have already been accepted somewhere you think you would choose over them ,just tell them you are very interested but would have to hear about, say, funding. If you haven't been accepted I would just say "I love Riverside its my top choice!" just in case...if you end up deciding on somewhere else then you could always just tell them it wasn't an issue with the program, it just didn't offer enough funding or something so that you don't burn any bridges if you apply for your PhD later. I doubt they are trying to bind you to anything, these places just don't want to waste their time on wishy washy candidates when they have so many applicants. But congratulations that is awesome! Edited February 13, 2014 by helpmegradcafe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catsrgods Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Blah. Denied at Michigan. Not surprised at all but it's still slightly irritating. Silver lining: I won't have to move from Southern California to Michigan. Crappy grey cloud: I didn't get into Michigan. I'd "boo hoo" more if I wasn't slightly relieved about not having to move. Good luck and congrats to all those accepted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanChelsea Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Is there anyone else who has not heard at all from UCLA or Columbia? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyWorkIsDone Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 That is really odd and not a great position for them to put you in. If I were in that situation, here's what I would do: If you have already been accepted somewhere you think you would choose over them ,just tell them you are very interested but would have to hear about, say, funding. If you haven't been accepted I would just say "I love Riverside its my top choice!" just in case...if you end up deciding on somewhere else then you could always just tell them it wasn't an issue with the program, it just didn't offer enough funding or something so that you don't burn any bridges if you apply for your PhD later. I doubt they are trying to bind you to anything, these places just don't want to waste their time on wishy washy candidates when they have so many applicants. But congratulations that is awesome! Thanks, this is super helpful!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katathomp Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Has anyone heard back from UC - Santa Barbara at all? It was one of the first schools I applied to so I figured I'd hear back from them sooner than others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
festina lente Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Still waiting on UCSB too! Every minute of this Mid-Atlantic snowpocalypse has me dreaming of SoCal more and more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuddingScholar Posted February 14, 2014 Author Share Posted February 14, 2014 Any Temple former or current students here who would be willing to talk with me about the program, department, etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m-ttl Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 I feel like I'm going nuts waiting for March 1 to hear back from the BGC and countdown to all the march school decisions! :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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