levoyous Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 (edited) I'm frustrated because I'm a U.S. historian who focuses on religious history within the United States. I have a B.A. and am finishing my M.A. in religious studies; however, I've decided to apply to History Departments to better explore the history of immigration and education, in order to better understand American religion at the turn of the century. Not to mention I ultimately want to teach broader U.S. history. But as soon as programs find out my research interests have something to do with religion, they immediately try to shift me over to a religion department -- and I would've just internally petitioned to stay in my current program, if it were that easy. I've been declined from three places, and all three places said that I should apply to their religion department. It's been maddening. If you don't get in this year, try Boston College next year. Not only do we have a huge contingent of religious history faculty and grad students, but immigration as well. Also, this is a weird response to get. Tons of people do religion at Harvard, as well, and are all in the history department. Edited February 18, 2015 by levoyous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambaosaka1 Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Did other UNC applicants get an email re decision being available on the website? I got my decision last week but got an email today re it being available on the system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmw Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 That UMD email was a killer. I got so excited. I also have seen an acceptance and a rejection via website for UConn on the results page but I haven't heard anything...I have no idea what this means but I'm getting anxious. ashiepoo72 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navyblackmaroon Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Congratulations to the UCSD admits! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunshineLolipops Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Did other UNC applicants get an email re decision being available on the website? I got my decision last week but got an email today re it being available on the system. No email, no change in application status on website, but it seems that UNC has a tendency to wait until mid to late March to break bad news to folks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vr4douche Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 they are probably waiting for the first wave to accept/reject their offers so they know how many secondary offers they can make. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambaosaka1 Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 No email, no change in application status on website, but it seems that UNC has a tendency to wait until mid to late March to break bad news to folks. Damn! Was hoping that meant all the results were out. They take in around 20 grad students approx/year though right? Don't see that many admits on the results page yet. Reckon you have a great chance still. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBHistorian Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 My mind is about to EXPLODE. I just got an email saying that I was accidentally rejected for the museum studies for GWU when I've actually been accepted!! I have to lie down or throw up now...... SunshineLolipops, Heimat Historian, herstorian728 and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambaosaka1 Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 My mind is about to EXPLODE. I just got an email saying that I was accidentally rejected for the museum studies for GWU when I've actually been accepted!! I have to lie down or throw up now...... What does accidentally rejected mean though? A clerical error on their part but you are actually admitted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh J. Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 My mind is about to EXPLODE. I just got an email saying that I was accidentally rejected for the museum studies for GWU when I've actually been accepted!! I have to lie down or throw up now...... So... Does that mean you are in?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBHistorian Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Yup! I got an email saying that they pushed the wrong button and I've actually been accepted into the program. I've heard about this happening but always thought it was something that only happens in tv shows or movies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh J. Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Congrats! That's awesome, if stressful as hell! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunshineLolipops Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 (edited) Gambaosaka, given the pretty small numbers that have posted UNC Chapel Hill acceptances on thegradcafe.com in the past (2-3 per year) I am thinking that their outright offers of admission have already gone out. If I don't hear anything next week, I'm definitely chalking UNC in the rejection pile. I don't know how their waitlist works though. Edited February 19, 2015 by JJWS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpb Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 If you don't get in this year, try Boston College next year. Not only do we have a huge contingent of religious history faculty and grad students, but immigration as well. Also, this is a weird response to get. Tons of people do religion at Harvard, as well, and are all in the history department. Thanks for the thoughtful response. Boston College is actually one of my top choices, and I'm anxiously awaiting their decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdlsutton Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Congrats KBHistorian, that's frustrating but at least they rectified their error quickly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiqui74 Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 My mind is about to EXPLODE. I just got an email saying that I was accidentally rejected for the museum studies for GWU when I've actually been accepted!! I have to lie down or throw up now...... Congratulations! Beats the CMU mass mistake that was the other way around! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBHistorian Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Thanks everyone for the kind words! I guess my Spring Break is going to be very interesting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToomuchLes Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 My mind is about to EXPLODE. I just got an email saying that I was accidentally rejected for the museum studies for GWU when I've actually been accepted!! I have to lie down or throw up now...... Wow! How dramatic. Now you have a fun story to tell people lol Congratz KBHistorian! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashiepoo72 Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Ohio State is sending out rejections... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr. t Posted February 19, 2015 Author Share Posted February 19, 2015 May be just a stray; they haven't sent out all their acceptances, yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashiepoo72 Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 That's what I'm thinking, maybe someone got in contact with a POI. But I don't think its outside the realm of possibility that they'll be notifying sometime soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr. t Posted February 19, 2015 Author Share Posted February 19, 2015 I agree, I think the department sent its list off to the central administration on Friday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashiepoo72 Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Maybe TMP has some insight into that, but I have no clue. I think this week and next will be the busiest of the season though. Fun times are ahead! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambaosaka1 Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Yup! I got an email saying that they pushed the wrong button and I've actually been accepted into the program. I've heard about this happening but always thought it was something that only happens in tv shows or movies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambaosaka1 Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Gambaosaka, given the pretty small numbers that have posted UNC Chapel Hill acceptances on thegradcafe.com in the past (2-3 per year) I am thinking that their outright offers of admission have already gone out. If I don't hear anything next week, I'm definitely chalking UNC in the rejection pile. I don't know how their waitlist works though. SunshineLolipops 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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