sar1906 Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Things are looking more and more dreary for this year. Eight presumed rejections out of fourteen, the remaining six seem more competitive (Emory, Duquesne) or not a great fit (Fordham, Boston College) for the most part. The only two I am moderately optimistic about is Loyola Chicago and University of New Mexico. But given the other results I don't think I'll be accepted anywhere. Point being: does anyone have any ideas for gap years? I'm not particularly flush, so just vacationing to Europe or something is not an option. I've been thinking more about volunteer organizations like AmeriCorps. Anyone have experience with something like this, or know anything similar? Another option is teaching English abroad. IMO a solid gap-year option, gives you the opportunity to broaden your perspectives a bit living in a foreign culture, immersing yourself in a foreign language, and also (generally) allows plenty of time for working on next year's application. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Bauer Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Rejected by Loyola Chicago. No email update or anything yet, but checked status on website and saw that an update had been made, followed the link for a very generic rejection. 0a/1r/1w out of 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Bauer Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Rejected by Brown. Looks like somebodys got a case of the mondays. a_for_aporia, Cecinestpasunphilosophe and Nastasya_Filippovna 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nastasya_Filippovna Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Rejected by Brown. Looks like somebodys got a case of the mondays. Me too! I had realistic expectations for that one, but I must admit, I loved its program! I was hoping maybe they had been drinking while reviewing my app and had therefore missed my GRE scores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nastasya_Filippovna Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Okay so here is my question- did somebody actually get an email from UNC saying they were not a qualified applicant? Oh my God! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Bauer Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Me too! I had realistic expectations for that one, but I must admit, I loved its program! I was hoping maybe they had been drinking while reviewing my app and had therefore missed my GRE scores. I like to think that after adcoms finish stamping the final application that they head to the bar for drinks and pour one out for all the rejections. Cecinestpasunphilosophe and Edit_Undo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_for_aporia Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Okay so here is my question- did somebody actually get an email from UNC saying they were not a qualified applicant? Oh my God! I doubt it. Pretty sure that for the ~250 people (including me) who did not get an offer or wait list email today from UNC, there's a standard rejection email coming our way by the end of the week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kant_get_in Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Rejected from Loyola. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Page228 Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franzkafka Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Got eight rejection (including four assumed rejection) and one waiting list around Chinese new year, feel hopeless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidebysondheim Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Duke has sent out rejections. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psm1580b Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 ^Yep. Just got rejected from Duke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZiggyPhil Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Ugh. This process makes me want to curl up in a ball and cry. Started with 15 schools. 2 official rejections and 8 inferred. Of the five schools I have left, two are why-not-take-a-shot-even-though-I-know-I-won't-get-in reaches (Pitt and MIT), so I'm really down to just three chances. The stress of this process is making it absurdly difficult to work on my thesis, which is hugely counterproductive because if I don't get in it will be all the more important to finish my M.A. program strong. isostheneia and Phil2015 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psm1580b Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Ugh. This process makes me want to curl up in a ball and cry. Started with 15 schools. 2 official rejections and 8 inferred. Of the five schools I have left, two are why-not-take-a-shot-even-though-I-know-I-won't-get-in reaches (Pitt and MIT), so I'm really down to just three chances. The stress of this process is making it absurdly difficult to work on my thesis, which is hugely counterproductive because if I don't get in it will be all the more important to finish my M.A. program strong. I'm in the same boat. If it makes you feel any better, Pitt rejections for HPS went out last week. I got mine on Friday. So if that's your program maybe you're still under consideration? I hear you though. Now I have to go stare at a number of papers I'm not actually going to read for my seminar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_for_aporia Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Dear X (if I may), Soon you will receive a letter from the University telling you that we will not be offering you admission. I wanted to write you directly to say that we very much appreciate your interest in our program. I know all too well that an application represents a significant investment of time and money on your part. Over recent years the high rate of acceptance we’ve enjoyed has forced us to be especially conservative in the number of offers extended. This means we have been in the difficult position of selecting only a few students from a very accomplished and obviously talented group. That is, perhaps, only a small consolation; still, I hope it is some consolation. With appreciation for your interest and best wishes for the future, I am Sincerely yours, Marc Marc Lange Theda Perdue Distinguished Professor and Philosophy Department Chair University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3125 P.S. Totally kidding! Disregard this unbelievably kind and courteous rejection email. Offer letter attached. Cecinestpasunphilosophe and isostheneia 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Bauer Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Dear X (if I may), Soon you will receive a letter from the University telling you that we will not be offering you admission. I wanted to write you directly to say that we very much appreciate your interest in our program. I know all too well that an application represents a significant investment of time and money on your part. Over recent years the high rate of acceptance we’ve enjoyed has forced us to be especially conservative in the number of offers extended. This means we have been in the difficult position of selecting only a few students from a very accomplished and obviously talented group. That is, perhaps, only a small consolation; still, I hope it is some consolation. With appreciation for your interest and best wishes for the future, I am Sincerely yours, Marc Marc Lange Theda Perdue Distinguished Professor and Philosophy Department Chair University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3125 P.S. Totally kidding! Disregard this unbelievably kind and courteous rejection email. Offer letter attached. I see you have Toronto in red in your signature. Is that a presumed rejection, or have you heard from the department? I am curious because I applied for their Ancient and Medieval Collaborative Program and have not heard anything yet, my application status is still "under review". I don't know if they have a separate adcom for this program or the same adcom. Similarly, I haven't heard any news on consideration for their masters program yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cecinestpasunphilosophe Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Dear X (if I may), Soon you will receive a letter from the University telling you that we will not be offering you admission. I wanted to write you directly to say that we very much appreciate your interest in our program. I know all too well that an application represents a significant investment of time and money on your part. Over recent years the high rate of acceptance we’ve enjoyed has forced us to be especially conservative in the number of offers extended. This means we have been in the difficult position of selecting only a few students from a very accomplished and obviously talented group. That is, perhaps, only a small consolation; still, I hope it is some consolation. With appreciation for your interest and best wishes for the future, I am Sincerely yours, Marc Marc Lange Theda Perdue Distinguished Professor and Philosophy Department Chair University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3125 P.S. Totally kidding! Disregard this unbelievably kind and courteous rejection email. Offer letter attached. Just got this, too. You hope in vain, Marc Lange. You hope in vain. humean_skeptic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humean_skeptic Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 I see you have Toronto in red in your signature. Is that a presumed rejection, or have you heard from the department? I am curious because I applied for their Ancient and Medieval Collaborative Program and have not heard anything yet, my application status is still "under review". I don't know if they have a separate adcom for this program or the same adcom. Similarly, I haven't heard any news on consideration for their masters program yet. I also applied to Toronto's Ancient and Medieval Collaborative Program. So, wait, Toronto gives out those offers at a separate time? We still have a shot at getting into Toronto? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_for_aporia Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 I see you have Toronto in red in your signature. Is that a presumed rejection, or have you heard from the department? I am curious because I applied for their Ancient and Medieval Collaborative Program and have not heard anything yet, my application status is still "under review". I don't know if they have a separate adcom for this program or the same adcom. Similarly, I haven't heard any news on consideration for their masters program yet. It's a presumed rejection. I have not heard from the department. My application status still says "under review". I don't know if they have a separate adcom for this program or the same one. Incidentally, my AOS is Ancient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Bauer Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 I also applied to Toronto's Ancient and Medieval Collaborative Program. So, wait, Toronto gives out those offers at a separate time? We still have a shot at getting into Toronto? That is what I'm also trying to figure out. I don't see any acceptances this year specifying ancient, medieval, CPAMP, etc, so I'm not sure if people just didn't specify if they were offered admission to that program or if nobody applying for that program was admitted or if it is a separate adcom/time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianfaircloud Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 (edited) Dear X (if I may), Soon you will receive a letter from the University telling you that we will not be offering you admission. I wanted to write you directly to say that we very much appreciate your interest in our program. I know all too well that an application represents a significant investment of time and money on your part. Over recent years the high rate of acceptance we’ve enjoyed has forced us to be especially conservative in the number of offers extended. This means we have been in the difficult position of selecting only a few students from a very accomplished and obviously talented group. That is, perhaps, only a small consolation; still, I hope it is some consolation. With appreciation for your interest and best wishes for the future, I am Sincerely yours, Marc Marc Lange Theda Perdue Distinguished Professor and Philosophy Department Chair University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3125 P.S. Totally kidding! Disregard this unbelievably kind and courteous rejection email. Offer letter attached. This form email is the same used for four consecutive admission seasons (2012-2015). It may go back further than that. Note that the body of the email abruptly ends with "future, I am". That, too, has not changed from year to year. (Excluding, obviously, the "P.S. . . ." section. Thanks, a_for_apriora.) Edited February 18, 2015 by ianfaircloud a_for_aporia 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_for_aporia Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Ian, that's surprising. The "P.S." part is almost unprofessional. ianfaircloud and Cecinestpasunphilosophe 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duns Eith Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 (edited) Wait, .... You didn't add the facetious remark ("P.S....") at the end? Edited February 18, 2015 by Turretin a_for_aporia 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cecinestpasunphilosophe Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Wait, .... You didn't add the facetious remark ("P.S....") at the end? If only the people writing these emails had such a sense of humour. Would make this entire process much more exciting. a_for_aporia 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
and Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Note that the body of the email abruptly ends with "future, I am". I think he's actually used what used to be an acceptable construction in formal letter-writing, though it seems to be less common these days: 'with such and such/in such and such/thanking you, I am sincerely yours' e.g. + other examples on Google: https://www.google.com.au/search?q=%22i+am+sincerely+yours%22+letter go_humble, a_for_aporia, ἠφανισμένος and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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