Red_Barron Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Heyyyylo, everyone! I've gotten all this advice from well meaning friends, faculty members, and my SO that says to stay off of GradCafe because it will, inevitably, drive you crazier than the waiting game already does; obviously, that advice is falling on deaf ears as it were. And, honestly, I really don't know how much "crazier" I could get as I realize that it is now simultaneously my greatest hope and my greatest fear that I'll check my email or an application site and learn that there's a decision available. One way or the other, I feel completely underprepared for that moment. Anyway- As I wait to hear back about my applications, I've been perusing this thread and, while I won't deny a bit of anxiety immediately upon learning of someone's acceptance when my own inbox remains empty of anything worth reading, it's really great to see how supportive and congratulatory everyone here is. Hope you don't mind if I join in a bit more often! CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THOSE ALREADY ACCEPTED! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMLogan Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 This really is such a kind, lovely group of people! It's so amazing to step back from this one month of stress and anxiety to think, woah, these are future colleagues!! I hope that Berkeley Rhetoric notifies soon. I just want to know, whichever way it goes. *fingers crossed* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hreaðemus Posted January 30, 2015 Author Share Posted January 30, 2015 (edited) Not to add fuel to anyone's fire, but I do know a professor in Berkeley's Classics and Comp Lit departments told me today that both those disciplines had already sent out acceptances... I can't imagine Rhetoric will be far behind. Edit: I'll admit, though, that I don't see evidence of his comments on the results board. Maybe he meant the decisions had been made? He was surprised the English department hadn't notified yet, so I don't know... Edited January 30, 2015 by hreaðemus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMLogan Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Not to add fuel to anyone's fire, but I do know a professor in Berkeley's Classics and Comp Lit departments told me today that both those disciplines had already sent out acceptances... I can't imagine Rhetoric will be far behind. Edit: I'll admit, though, that I don't see evidence of his comments on the results board. Maybe he meant the decisions had been made? He was surprised the English department hadn't notified yet, so I don't know... Well, I won't hold you to it But thanks for this tidbit... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appppplication Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 (edited) I posted your ucB info on the complit thread. Care to chime in more about what u know over there? I didn't apply there but I know some did. Edited January 30, 2015 by Appppplication Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quena Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Not to add fuel to anyone's fire, but I do know a professor in Berkeley's Classics and Comp Lit departments told me today that both those disciplines had already sent out acceptances... I can't imagine Rhetoric will be far behind. Edit: I'll admit, though, that I don't see evidence of his comments on the results board. Maybe he meant the decisions had been made? He was surprised the English department hadn't notified yet, so I don't know... Hmmmmmm, I don't know... as I posted in the comp lit thread, I was told by comp lit's admission office that acceptances will come out early next week.... oh well, thanks for the heads-up anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hreaðemus Posted January 30, 2015 Author Share Posted January 30, 2015 Hmmmmmm, I don't know... as I posted in the comp lit thread, I was told by comp lit's admission office that acceptances will come out early next week.... oh well, thanks for the heads-up anyway Well, you might be right! I only applied for English programs, so I didn't ask him for loads of details... perhaps he meant decisions have been made? And that would make sense if they're sending out acceptances early next week. Maybe he sat on the adcomm and knows they're done, but isn't in charge of the administrative aspects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannalore Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Hi Red_Barron! That's a very cute kitty in your avatar. Skye12, I imagine that not having heard anything is a good sign. My last name starts with V and I got a rejection today, so I don't think it's an issue of them not getting far enough down the alphabet. Maybe you should check the application status page on the Duke website? That's where the actual decision ended up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zanmato4794 Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Heyyyylo, everyone! I've gotten all this advice from well meaning friends, faculty members, and my SO that says to stay off of GradCafe because it will, inevitably, drive you crazier than the waiting game already does; obviously, that advice is falling on deaf ears as it were. And, honestly, I really don't know how much "crazier" I could get as I realize that it is now simultaneously my greatest hope and my greatest fear that I'll check my email or an application site and learn that there's a decision available. One way or the other, I feel completely underprepared for that moment. Anyway- As I wait to hear back about my applications, I've been perusing this thread and, while I won't deny a bit of anxiety immediately upon learning of someone's acceptance when my own inbox remains empty of anything worth reading, it's really great to see how supportive and congratulatory everyone here is. Hope you don't mind if I join in a bit more often! CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THOSE ALREADY ACCEPTED! To make you feel slightly better perhaps, it seems to be kind of a widely accepted fact that previous years on this thread were 'nastier' than this one. The group active on here now is nothing but love, which isn't to say that seeing a bunch of highly talented people and then realizing they're your competitors isn't kind of unnerving at times, but still: the pros outweigh the cons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snyegurachka Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 I hope that Berkeley Rhetoric notifies soon. I just want to know, whichever way it goes. *fingers crossed* Same thing—ever since I saw the January 28 acceptance from a few years ago on the results board, I have been on the edge of my seat. Especially after someone in Berkeley, CA viewed my academia.edu profile about a week ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Old Bill Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 To make you feel slightly better perhaps, it seems to be kind of a widely accepted fact that previous years on this thread were 'nastier' than this one. The group active on here now is nothing but love, which isn't to say that seeing a bunch of highly talented people and then realizing they're your competitors isn't kind of unnerving at times, but still: the pros outweigh the cons. It's funny, because while I can't deny that I get a tinge (just a tinge!) of envy at some acceptances, I'm honestly far more happy for the acceptees than sad for myself...even when it comes to the programs that have provided me with the one legitimate and one implied rejection. I'm seriously thrilled to see the joy expressed by those who got accepted, and it's more of a case of "I can't wait to join you in the celebration!" than anything. angel_kaye13, zanmato4794, kurayamino and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t1racyjacks Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 To make you feel slightly better perhaps, it seems to be kind of a widely accepted fact that previous years on this thread were 'nastier' than this one. The group active on here now is nothing but love, which isn't to say that seeing a bunch of highly talented people and then realizing they're your competitors isn't kind of unnerving at times, but still: the pros outweigh the cons. actually, that doesn't unnerve me one bit. Well, I'm much older for one. But I know so many incredibly talented people with rejections -- and sorry honestly (some not-so-talented) people with acceptances -- that I've decided it has nothing to do with your ability really. It probably has more to do with one's field and fit........ and magic. remember the role of market forces in this and no one should feel bad. angel_kaye13, InHacSpeVivo and Dr. Old Bill 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katla Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 So I have this theory that now that I have one rejection out of the way, every other rejection that comes in is going to sting a little less, and I'm going to be able to remain positive and optimistic that one of my sixteen programs will come through and that I am still a val....bwahahahahahaha, who am I kidding? My psyche is TOTALLY going to crash and burn! We'll be right here to catch you if you do. But don't let the little demons of angst mess with your head, actually, that doesn't unnerve me one bit. Well, I'm much older for one. But I know so many incredibly talented people with rejections -- and sorry honestly (some not-so-talented) people with acceptances -- that I've decided it has nothing to do with your ability really. It probably has more to do with one's field and fit........ and magic. remember the role of market forces in this and no one should feel bad. I'm out of upvotes, but I agree so much with this, and it's what I've been trying to tell myself during those inevitable bleak moments and three o'clocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmmscience Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 If the UNC-Chapel Hill person who just got into Duke is lurking on here: have fun getting mercilessly teased! I can't think of many more heated rivalries than Duke/UNC! (And also congrats to you and all the other Duke acceptances!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilithWntDwn2TN Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Accepted to Southern Illinois in Carbondale, recommended for a fellowship. InHacSpeVivo, museum_geek, allplaideverything and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramus Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Accepted to Southern Illinois in Carbondale, recommended for a fellowship. Awesome! That's great news! LilithWntDwn2TN 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurayamino Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Accepted to Southern Illinois in Carbondale, recommended for a fellowship. Way to go!! LilithWntDwn2TN 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lycidas Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Accepted to Southern Illinois in Carbondale, recommended for a fellowship. Congratulations! Are you an Early Modernist by chance? Although I didn't apply, I've always thought Ryan Netzley would be super cool to work with LilithWntDwn2TN 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
empress-marmot Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Accepted to Southern Illinois in Carbondale, recommended for a fellowship. Me too (though for an MA)! What field are you in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unræd Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Ahhhhh! Berkeley!!! lyonessrampant, unræd, __________________________ and 11 others 13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Old Bill Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Accepted to Southern Illinois in Carbondale, recommended for a fellowship. Awesome, Lilith! They'll surely benefit from your "promiscuous intellect"! Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Old Bill Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Ahhhhh! Berkeley!!! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! Congratulations!!! unræd 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurayamino Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Ahhhhh! Berkeley!!! YAY!! Congratulations!! unræd 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unræd Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Crapcrapcrap--in my haste to not be one of those people who post acceptances but not stats per the other thread, I put the wrong GRE score. It should be 168 verbal, not 169. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unræd Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 And I just accidentally down voted myself. Honestly, it's a good thing I'm not operating heavy machinery right now. allplaideverything, mmmscience and doc1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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