dtpowis Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 I PM'd you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novacancy Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 P.S. I've tried getting into video games that I've had to ignore for the last four years. I gave myself wholeheartedly to Skyrim - the game that everyone warned, "I hope you don't have a job or a family before you start," - but I was bored after about a week. I'm just antsy, I think. Maybe once I get this interview out of the way, I'll be able to focus. (Here's hopin'!) Keep playing! It's such a beautiful and engaging game. I've logged 250+ hours, no jokes. x.x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strudelle Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Keep playing! It's such a beautiful and engaging game. I've logged 250+ hours, no jokes. x.x Agreed. Skyrim is amazing. Also, I've been watching a lot of this: http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/efc/efc_otter/otter_cam.aspx It brings me inner peace. You're welcome. NoSleepTilBreuckelen and novacancy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOWAYNOHOW Posted January 29, 2014 Author Share Posted January 29, 2014 Well, an update: I did get that scholarship (hurray!) and sent some kind messages and an updated CV to grad/department secretaries. I've gotten helpful responses from 3/7 so far. I also sent updates directly to 2 POIs (and one POI in person), because I'm trying very hard to shoot myself in the foot. Will let you all know if anything comes from this. NoSleepTilBreuckelen, dtpowis and Canis 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colorless Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 I was against the idea of contacting POIs after submitting the application but as time passes by and I hear nothing, I am tempted to do so. What do you think? In fact it could have been better to send a short email right after submitting but now it is very late and all. But maybe he will say you are rejected/accepted etc. so that I will know in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canis Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 A few thoughts on this. You will know one way or another eventually. Most results don't come this early. Reaching out now runs the risk of making you look impatient or needy. Just wait - you will find out. There are legitimate reasons for asking the admissions committee how close they are to making a decision - for example if you need to decide based on deadlines for other programs or funding. But this isn't undergraduate admissions, the PhD application is MUCH close to a job application than a school application. If you wouldn't do it for a job application, don't do it here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOWAYNOHOW Posted January 30, 2014 Author Share Posted January 30, 2014 Yeah, I wouldn't have reached out if not for having an update of some (I guess) importance. My adviser (who is also a POI) told me to tell all my programs, so I did. But I would be weary of asking otherwise since it is so early in the season. Waiting is HARD HrdyWordy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HrdyWordy Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Yeah, I wouldn't have reached out if not for having an update of some (I guess) importance. My adviser (who is also a POI) told me to tell all my programs, so I did. But I would be weary of asking otherwise since it is so early in the season. Waiting is HARD It *is* hard! I log into gmail and see my POI logged in... I just want to tap out a quick chat. Restraint!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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