thissiteispoison Posted March 31, 2015 Posted March 31, 2015 Staying up for the grfp is like waiting for christmas morning, but you're old enough to realize that the shiny box waiting for you underneath that sparkly tree is most likely gonna be a 6pack of itchy beige crew socks. I was thinking more like when you're not sure if you've been naughty or nice and legitimately believe in Santa and think you might get coal. I'm Jewish, so I don't know if anyone ever actually believes the coal part, but it feels analogous. FantasticalDevPsych 1
rufusjbuttlicker Posted March 31, 2015 Posted March 31, 2015 I was thinking more like when you're not sure if you've been naughty or nice and legitimately believe in Santa and think you might get coal. I'm Jewish, so I don't know if anyone ever actually believes the coal part, but it feels analogous. Or like opening a chocolate bar and hoping to get Willy Wonka's Golden Ticket. Chemil5000 1
dmonstration Posted March 31, 2015 Posted March 31, 2015 I didn't apply for the GRFP, but I am up...so, good luck all! Chemil5000 and cmacwiz 2
cbracevi Posted March 31, 2015 Posted March 31, 2015 (edited) This is my first time posting, though I've lurked on the forums for a bit. And now I'm sitting here waiting with the rest of you. I applied for the GRFP for the first time this year, after starting a Masters program in winter 2014. I'll still be in my second year of my program in the fall, but since I will have been in grad school for three semesters, I'm not sure if I'll be eligible to apply again. Technically in August I will have only gone to school for 12 months, since I'm not taking spring/summer classes, but it will have been actually 19 months since I began my program. Does anybody have any experience in this and know for sure how they measure the 12 months? I'm pretty sure I won't be eligible, I'm just trying to pass the time until the announcement, and possibly soften the blow when I don't get it. Edited March 31, 2015 by cbracevi
gphysics14 Posted March 31, 2015 Posted March 31, 2015 Starting drinking about an hour ago to get ready for this result. erth2rst, pyrocide and littlemoondragon 3
FantasticalDevPsych Posted March 31, 2015 Posted March 31, 2015 Or like opening a chocolate bar and hoping to get Willy Wonka's Golden Ticket. Wanted to upvote this but I've reached my quota! Good luck everyone!
pyrocide Posted March 31, 2015 Posted March 31, 2015 Anyone on IRC? yeah, the offsite chat. directions in Monochrome Spring's signature
fasciculus Posted March 31, 2015 Posted March 31, 2015 Starting drinking about an hour ago to get ready for this result. shadowclaw, littlemoondragon and gphysics14 3
shadowclaw Posted March 31, 2015 Posted March 31, 2015 (edited) This is my first time posting, though I've lurked on the forums for a bit. And now I'm sitting here waiting with the rest of you. I applied for the GRFP for the first time this year, after starting a Masters program in winter 2014. I'll still be in my second year of my program in the fall, but since I will have been in grad school for three semesters, I'm not sure if I'll be eligible to apply again. Technically in August I will have only gone to school for 12 months, since I'm not taking spring/summer classes, but it will have been actually 19 months since I began my program. Does anybody have any experience in this and know for sure how they measure the 12 months? I'm pretty sure I won't be eligible, I'm just trying to pass the time until the announcement, and possibly soften the blow when I don't get it. They measure it from when you begin taking courses and they include "off" time, not just actual months spent in class. So for me, I started my program in the fall 2013 semester, so my 12 month mark was in late August of 2014, making me eligible as of August 1. Since you started in the winter term, if classes started in January of 2014, then you would reach 12 months in January 2015. Thus, you will be ineligible next year, because as of August 1, 2015, you will have completed more than 12 months. However, should you not go for a PhD immediately after your masters, you will become eligible again 2 years after graduating, as long as you don't take any coursework. Edited March 31, 2015 by shadowclaw littlemoondragon 1
cbracevi Posted March 31, 2015 Posted March 31, 2015 They measure it from when you begin taking courses and they include "off" time, not just actual months spent in class. So for me, I started my program in the fall 2013 semester, so my 12 month mark was in late August of 2014, making me eligible as of August 1. Since you started in the winter term, if classes started in January of 2014, then you would reach 12 months in January 2015. Thus, you will be ineligible next year, because as of August 1, 2015, you will have completed more than 12 months. However, should you not go for a PhD immediately after your masters, you will become eligible again 2 years after graduating, as long as you don't take any coursework. That's what I assumed, but it was worth a try anyway. Thanks!
rlb1au Posted March 31, 2015 Posted March 31, 2015 I swear time is slowing down. At least I have gotten most of my lab report finished that I procrastinated on early this evening.
shadowclaw Posted March 31, 2015 Posted March 31, 2015 I've been working on my thesis all night. and it's almost done, which is really good for me. This last section was really difficult to write (it has some crazy statistics and it took a long time to analyze and write up). I'm sure my advisor will be pleased when I e-mail it to him tomorrow.
Freudian_Slip Posted March 31, 2015 Posted March 31, 2015 (edited) Getting so close..my heart keeps racing when I think about it Edited March 31, 2015 by Freudian_Slip
Burr Posted March 31, 2015 Posted March 31, 2015 (edited) Finished image optimization for our art museum's online collection database. T-15 minutes. Edit: Woah talk about being ninja'd! Edited March 31, 2015 by Burr
shadowclaw Posted March 31, 2015 Posted March 31, 2015 Nuts, didn't get it. My reviews were E/E, VG/F, and VG/F. Evidently my last two reviews thought I should include youth involvement in my research plan. Darn those broader impacts!
isilya Posted March 31, 2015 Posted March 31, 2015 Honorable mention, E/VG, VG/G, G/F. Surprised I got an HM with an F! Reviewers gave good criticism, can't wait to apply next year
krizzle Posted March 31, 2015 Posted March 31, 2015 Undergrad Senior. Got honorable mention. Reviews were G/G, G/G, and E/VG. Always next year! Congrats to winners!
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