DHumeDominates Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Random comment: Note that, as we have started to hear good news from programs (acceptances and wait list notifications), Loric has disappeared. ... Interesting. Cottagecheeseman and MattDest 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattDest Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 Random comment: Note that, as we have started to hear good news from programs (acceptances and wait list notifications), Loric has disappeared. ... Interesting. Don't say the name! It will probably summon him from the depths of Troll-Hell. DHumeDominates and Cottagecheeseman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turambar85 Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 This isn't an acceptance notice, but I just wanted to give the heads up to anybody that applied to the University of Tennessee. In the past hour or so the status checker has changed from In Review to Decision Made. Unfortunately, the status checker does not say what that decision actually is. I would imagine, though, that messages will start rolling out soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edit_Undo Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 My professor found a solution to all of my problem. FINALLY!!! We are all going to get admitted to our top programs! Here is what he sent me: Just in case you need this, feel free to use it. Dear _______________, Thank you for your letter of February 2014. After careful consideration, I regret to inform you that I am unable to accept your refusal to offer me an assistantship at your PhD program. This year I have been particularly fortunate in receiving an unusually large number of rejection letters. With such a varied and promising field of candidates, it is impossible for me to accept all refusals. Despite your university’s outstanding qualifications and previous experience in rejecting applicants, I find that your rejection does not meet my needs at this time. Therefore, I will assume the position of graduate assistant in your department this August. I look forward to seeing you then. Best of luck in rejecting future applicants. Sincerely, PhD applicant, Monadology, Philhopeful and 12 others 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humean_skeptic Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 Don't say the name! It will probably summon him from the depths of Troll-Hell. He who must not be named? v_e_r000 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platonist Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 (edited) Not sure about the WL, but I've confirmed they're only looking to fill two spots this year. Talk about tiny. Thanks for the info, philosophe. It is so frustrating to learn that they will take only 2 PhD students this year. They have sent out about 4 or 5 acceptances. So they do not need a waitlist at all. It is pretty safe that 2 out of 5 acceptances will accept the offer. Congrats to your acceptance!!! Edited February 23, 2014 by Platonist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecotheology518 Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 This isn't an acceptance notice, but I just wanted to give the heads up to anybody that applied to the University of Tennessee. In the past hour or so the status checker has changed from In Review to Decision Made. Unfortunately, the status checker does not say what that decision actually is. I would imagine, though, that messages will start rolling out soon. It says beneath there, "Decision Made: A decision on your application has been made and you should be be able to view the decision letter on this checklist within 3 business days of the decision date. This delay from when the decisions are made by the programs to when the information appears on the checklist is to allow for review by both the department and the Graduate Admissions office. Please check back after 3 business days from the decision date shown to see the letter." I guess that means they will have the decisions up by Monday or Tuesday. Makes me nervous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryura Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 I think we can assume that. 6 waitlists and 0 acceptances in the Results page seems to imply that they've only gone through the waitlist. However, I think it's weird that they would release the waitlist before their acceptances. Shouldn't they already know who they are accepting if they have already determine the waitlist? I also think it's weird. Perhaps they'll be calling those who were accepted, and the caller(s) just didn't want to do more work on Friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turambar85 Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 It says beneath there, "Decision Made: A decision on your application has been made and you should be be able to view the decision letter on this checklist within 3 business days of the decision date. This delay from when the decisions are made by the programs to when the information appears on the checklist is to allow for review by both the department and the Graduate Admissions office. Please check back after 3 business days from the decision date shown to see the letter." I guess that means they will have the decisions up by Monday or Tuesday. Makes me nervous. Right...I saw that, but I wasn't sure if it meant that we wouldn't hear anything back until then (no e-mail?), or if the details would not be posted there officially until after three business days. I think it might just be wishful thinking, but who knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AcademicX Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 I also think it's weird. Perhaps they'll be calling those who were accepted, and the caller(s) just didn't want to do more work on Friday. Yeah, that makes sense. I really hope you get accepted, since it looks like you didn't have good luck with your other applications. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryura Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 Yeah, that makes sense. I really hope you get accepted, since it looks like you didn't have good luck with your other applications. Good luck! Thanks. I think Fordham is my best fit and I always believed it to be my best chance. I did get into Chicago Divinity, though, so not all hope is lost if I don't get into Fordham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhD applicant Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 (edited) RE: the GRE scores mentioned above... I just checked 23 pages of accepts and rejects for my top choice school over the past month or two and I was appalled at a lot of the numbers admitted. I'm talking 150s and even poor written. But this was variable by department, since my top choice hasn't sent out phil yet, I don't know how much they follow suit there. I will say that many of the rejects had better GRE scores, while the majority probably had worse. Also, funny that a lot of people with a 3.0 written were shocked and disappointed they didn't get into a top school... ?? LOL, at least I did a little research before I applied. Edited February 23, 2014 by PhD applicant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopefulpessimiste Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 Congrats to all the Pitt acceptances...wish I were among you. Is anyone else being driven insane by UPenn or is it just me? All predictions were that they'd be a pretty earlier notification program, and now it's almost March and still nothing?? WHY, TAN!? WHHYYY? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattDest Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 I accepted Arizona's offer. This means I will be turning down an offer at Syracuse, and taking myself off the waitlists of WashU, Indiana, and Missouri. Hopefully this helps some people. Very excited about this, so anyone else that ends up deciding on Arizona should definitely contact me! ta_pros_to_telos, Cottagecheeseman, objectivityofcontradiction and 12 others 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Establishment Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 On 2/23/2014 at 4:01 PM, MattDest said: I accepted Arizona's offer. This means I will be turning down an offer at Syracuse, and taking myself off the waitlists of WashU, Indiana, and Missouri. Hopefully this helps some people. Very excited about this, so anyone else that ends up deciding on Arizona should definitely contact me! Congrats! Best wishes to you at your final place of residence, MattDest 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AcademicX Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 accepted to fordham!! Ryura, MattDest and wandajune 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryura Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 accepted to fordham!! Same! Thanks for the good wishes earlier - I see it helped both of us. AcademicX, Weltgeist and wandajune 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AcademicX Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 Same! Thanks for the good wishes earlier - I see it helped both of us. That's awesome TAGraves! Congrats!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monadology Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 Congrats to the Fordham offers! Pretty jealous, John Davenport is there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philophilosopher Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 I accepted Arizona's offer. This means I will be turning down an offer at Syracuse, and taking myself off the waitlists of Wash U, Indiana, and Missouri. Hopefully this helps some people. Very excited about this, so anyone else that ends up deciding on Arizona should definitely contact me! MattDest, that is such exciting news! Congratulations!!!! What made you accept so early, especially before you have heard back from all of your schools? Obviously, I am sure you loved the program and whatnot, but how did you remove the doubt that there may be a program which you like more by the end of the admissions season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cottagecheeseman Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 I accepted Arizona's offer. This means I will be turning down an offer at Syracuse, and taking myself off the waitlists of Wash U, Indiana, and Missouri. Hopefully this helps some people. Very excited about this, so anyone else that ends up deciding on Arizona should definitely contact me! Wow there are still schools you haven't heard back from yet! I Congrats, I'm sure you'll enjoy it! MattDest 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattDest Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 MattDest, that is such exciting news! Congratulations!!!! What made you accept so early, especially before you have heard back from all of your schools? Obviously, I am sure you loved the program and whatnot, but how did you remove the doubt that there may be a program which you like more by the end of the admissions season? Thanks so much. Yes, it is quite early, but I really enjoyed my visit, and have other reasons for preferring the location (family, friends, weather, activities) to other departments that I might possibly get into. Hypatience, ungerdrag, wandajune and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hypatience Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Looks like Pitt is still sending out wait lists -- one just hit my inbox! humean_skeptic, Monadology, ungerdrag and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AquinasDuo Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 I accepted Arizona's offer. This means I will be turning down an offer at Syracuse, and taking myself off the waitlists of Wash U, Indiana, and Missouri. Hopefully this helps some people. Very excited about this, so anyone else that ends up deciding on Arizona should definitely contact me! Maybe I'll hear from Syracuse now! (says the wishful thinker) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philhopeful Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Looks like Pitt is still sending out wait lists -- one just hit my inbox! That's great! Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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