CeeB Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 congrats to sd folks! anyone have any idea how acceptance to science studies works? i asked to be considered for the cluster on my app and in my letter but my acceptance letter doesn't mention it. That's a good question. I have no idea. I, too, asked to be considered in my app as my interests are (sort of) related, and I thought it might increase my chances of getting accepted (lol). Maybe those who are admitted are given a choice between programs? I am not sure if it is "separate," or if those in the SOC program just enroll in science studies courses.. It's also possible that admissions are separate and we might be hearing from both?
ooglyboogly Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 That's a good question. I have no idea. I, too, asked to be considered in my app as my interests are (sort of) related, and I thought it might increase my chances of getting accepted (lol). Maybe those who are admitted are given a choice between programs? I am not sure if it is "separate," or if those in the SOC program just enroll in science studies courses.. It's also possible that admissions are separate and we might be hearing from both? i asked and this was the reply: Your admission was for the Department of Sociology. The Science Studies Program is still undergoing their review and will be making decisions shortly.
busybeinganxious Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 I called UVA today. I know not many applied there, but they said no sociology acceptances or rejections have been released as of yet. Admin lady was super nice though...had a bit of a giggle together.
uselesstheory Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 Still no word from Columbia for me -- website is still saying "submitted". Does this mean I'm probably accepted to the MA? This is so confusing!
CeeB Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 (edited) i asked and this was the reply: Your admission was for the Department of Sociology. The Science Studies Program is still undergoing their review and will be making decisions shortly. Thanks for doing that - Good to know! From their website: "Students must be admitted to one of the Program's four home departments in order to gain admission or fellowship support in the Science Studies Program." So, I guess we passed the first step.. Edited February 10, 2015 by CeeB
IncomingPhD2017 Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 The silence from UCSD is killing me... I'm tempted to take their silence as a rejection, since they seemed to send many notifications these last two days. :/
460178985 Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 I hate to say it but WL is almost equal to rejection… breaks0 1
queenofdorkdom Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 I called SUNY Stony Brook this afternoon, and they said that the AdCom is meeting tomorrow. They weren't sure whether or not decisions would be made during that time, but she expected they might start making some between now and next week. Hope that helps anyone who has applied there!
thewildchild Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 Who wants to call the graduate chair at Columbia and ask what the deal is on admissions?
Escherruan Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 I was one of the folks accepted at Brown. Funding information was also in the formal acceptance letter. Feel free to pm! Thank you so much! I haven't got anything. It seemed that Brown sent out rejection letters one day after sending the offers. I think I will get a rejection letter tomorrow. Congratulations!
breaks0 Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 Binghamton's meeting now too and I think similar timeframe. I'd guess Albany and Buffalo maybe as well. Good luck! I called SUNY Stony Brook this afternoon, and they said that the AdCom is meeting tomorrow. They weren't sure whether or not decisions would be made during that time, but she expected they might start making some between now and next week. Hope that helps anyone who has applied there!
letstalkshop Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 Still no word from Columbia for me -- website is still saying "submitted". Does this mean I'm probably accepted to the MA? This is so confusing! Mine says the same, and I didn't apply for the MA (and actually am a grad of their MA program, so I can only assume they aren't going to offer me MA admission as a consolation prize like they do with some other PhD applicants...) I would just wait it out a little while. If the administrative assistants in that department say not all acceptances have been sent out, I'm inclined to trust them despite the mixed messages. Try not to think about it too much and good luck!
460178985 Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 Mine says the same, and I didn't apply for the MA (and actually am a grad of their MA program, so I can only assume they aren't going to offer me MA admission as a consolation prize like they do with some other PhD applicants...) I would just wait it out a little while. If the administrative assistants in that department say not all acceptances have been sent out, I'm inclined to trust them despite the mixed messages. Try not to think about it too much and good luck! are you in the quantitative data analysis program? I applied to it. Is that good?
letstalkshop Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 I was in the general MA in sociology at Columbia, and graduated last May. It's a great program. Happy to provide answers to anyone's questions about it! are you in the quantitative data analysis program? I applied to it. Is that good?
thewildchild Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 What do you guys do to relieve the anxiety? I'm definitely about to lose it, lol. breaks0 1
theoryoftheories Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 What do you guys do to relieve the anxiety? I'm definitely about to lose it, lol. I've been finding people smaller than me to beat up on. If that doesn't do the trick, try beating them up on them after drinking a pint of whiskey. uselesstheory 1
Anonymona Posted February 11, 2015 Author Posted February 11, 2015 What do you guys do to relieve the anxiety? I'm definitely about to lose it, lol. In January before I heard from Princeton and UCLA, I blocked this site using the app selfcontrol and I made a conscious effort to avoid talking about grad school in conversation. It wasn't easy (nor was it 100% effective), but it did help me focus on other things. Other than throwing myself into my work/friendships, I also made myself a list of things I wanted to do (paint, read certain books, etc). Whenever I had free time and I started get anxious/waste time googling the same grad-related things, I picked something from the list and did that instead. high_hopes 1
Anonymona Posted February 11, 2015 Author Posted February 11, 2015 Also, this thread might have more ideas for you:
letstalkshop Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 I ride my bike in the cold until I'm too cold/tired to think about anything else. Hierarchy of needs or whatever.
pizza666 Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 What do you guys do to relieve the anxiety? I'm definitely about to lose it, lol. ..pizza? jdivanich 1
uselesstheory Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 Exercise and eating (the two combined cancel each other out, which works)...I also tried meditating, which was somewhat helpful, and forced myself to take a couple 2-day breaks from the internet/using my phone if it didn't interfere with necessary work. As much as this site has been a source of valuable information, especially with regard to putting together an application, I think it really affected my anxiety. It is so easy to obsess when there is an almost constant stream of information and speculation, though knowing other people are going through the same thing is helpful. It was good to realize I wasn't the only one completely freaking out when adcoms started to meet/send things out to applicants. Anonymona 1
Anonymona Posted February 11, 2015 Author Posted February 11, 2015 Exercise and eating (the two combined cancel each other out, which works)...I also tried meditating, which was somewhat helpful, and forced myself to take a couple 2-day breaks from the internet/using my phone if it didn't interfere with necessary work. As much as this site has been a source of valuable information, especially with regard to putting together an application, I think it really affected my anxiety. It is so easy to obsess when there is an almost constant stream of information and speculation, though knowing other people are going through the same thing is helpful. It was good to realize I wasn't the only one completely freaking out when adcoms started to meet/send things out to applicants. Agreed, this site (and this thread!) have been really helpful throughout the application and waiting process. I would be ten times more anxious without it. I tend to get really anxious, though, so staying off the site for the week and a half when I was waiting for those decisions was the best choice for me, personally, at the time.
sociologygrad Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 The silence from UCSD is killing me... I'm tempted to take their silence as a rejection, since they seemed to send many notifications these last two days. :/ UCSD is killing me. What the hell are they doing? Sending one letter at a time?
Socbr Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 Mine says the same, and I didn't apply for the MA (and actually am a grad of their MA program, so I can only assume they aren't going to offer me MA admission as a consolation prize like they do with some other PhD applicants...) I would just wait it out a little while. If the administrative assistants in that department say not all acceptances have been sent out, I'm inclined to trust them despite the mixed messages. Try not to think about it too much and good luck! In mine, by the middle of the page there is a "Status Update", where the rejection letter is. But I guess you would have received an e-mail about it.
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