margeryhemp Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Got the notice last week but I've been on the road-- waitlisted at Cornell for Medieval Studies! It was one of my favorites on paper, so maybe it'll work out. Fingers crossed for everyone here! kurayamino, jean-luc-gohard, 1Q84 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
__________________________ Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Officially turned down my offer at OSU, hope this moves someone in off the wait list. Got the notice last week but I've been on the road-- waitlisted at Cornell for Medieval Studies! It was one of my favorites on paper, so maybe it'll work out. Fingers crossed for everyone here! I got into this program and am trying to decide whether or not to visit. There's a good chance I'll turn down their offer since I have an offer elsewhere that works better for me in many ways (academically sort of, but also in a lot of non-academic practical senses)... but Cornell's program is so cool that it hurts just to write it off (it was one of my top choices). I'll try and finalize my decision A.S.A.P. :-) softcastlemccormick, margeryhemp and TeaOverCoffee 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margeryhemp Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 (edited) Officially turned down my offer at OSU, hope this moves someone in off the wait list. I got into this program and am trying to decide whether or not to visit. There's a good chance I'll turn down their offer since I have an offer elsewhere that works better for me in many ways (academically sort of, but also in a lot of non-academic practical senses)... but Cornell's program is so cool that it hurts just to write it off (it was one of my top choices). I'll try and finalize my decision A.S.A.P. :-) You're too kind! I totally get it--they have an awesome department and fascinating faculty. Good luck with your decision! Edited March 13, 2015 by margeryhemp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
__________________________ Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 You're too kind! I totally get it--they have an awesome department and fascinating faculty. Good luck with your decision! Thanks! Is it a top choice for you? It looks like you've gotten into some pretty awesome places for medieval lit already... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Q84 Posted March 14, 2015 Author Share Posted March 14, 2015 jean-luc-gohard, Ramus, fauxlita and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonton Soup Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 Theoretically, it is possible for two people to apply to the same schools and each be accepted to their #2 school, which is at the same time the other's #1 school, and waitlisted at their #1 school, which is at the same time the other's #2 school. In which case they will both sit until April 15th, waiting for the other to decline who is waiting for them to decline, until they both shuffle into their #2 school, never knowing what might have been. These are the thoughts that are going through my mind as I sit on three waitlists. 1Q84, softcastlemccormick, toasterazzi and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottstein Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 Theoretically, it is possible for two people to apply to the same schools and each be accepted to their #2 school, which is at the same time the other's #1 school, and waitlisted at their #1 school, which is at the same time the other's #2 school. In which case they will both sit until April 15th, waiting for the other to decline who is waiting for them to decline, until they both shuffle into their #2 school, never knowing what might have been. These are the thoughts that are going through my mind as I sit on three waitlists. Exactly the same thoughts.Imagined myself sounding a little crazy if I articulated it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squankabonk Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 I've set up visits at both schools that I'm wait listed at. Actually, both DGSs seemed quite eager, or at least willing, to have me come. The rationale from my POV being, if I were to be accepted by either of them around April 15, I would need to have that visit under my belt in order to make my final decision. Which I suppose is true. But it still feels kind of awkward showing up and going through the motions of a visit and not being sure if this place will ever even be a legitimate option for me. Especially since by the time I get there (my spring break is in two weeks) they'll probably have a pretty decent idea of whether I'm gonna get off the wait list. This could either go really well or really poorly, I guess is what I'm saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramus Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 (edited) Just declined Fordham's PhD offer. I hope this helps someone out! Edited March 14, 2015 by Ramus 1Q84 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InHacSpeVivo Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 I'm not sure what it says about my application that I've ended up on so many waitlists, be they official or not. That aside, it is really nice to have a group of other multiple-waitlisters so I know I'm not the only one being driven slightly crazy by the process. margeryhemp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margeryhemp Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 (edited) Thanks! Is it a top choice for you? It looks like you've gotten into some pretty awesome places for medieval lit already... Thanks! You too! It is a top choice primarily b/c I do a lot of stuff with queer theory and Masha Raskolnikov's work is amazing (plus there's so much cool stuff happening in that department). If I don't get in, though, I'm definitely happy with my options! Edited March 15, 2015 by margeryhemp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeaOverCoffee Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 I'm on the wait list at Cincinnati, too. This is not to sound ungrateful in the least because I'm incredibly happy about OSU, OU, and UC, but can someone please accept me already? I'm beginning to regret turning down my unfunded MA at Temple, but then I remind myself that it was not feasible to pay for a masters degree. I'm going to begin practicing breathing exercises. softcastlemccormick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InHacSpeVivo Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Waitlisted at the last school I had left to hear from... how are five wait lists even possible?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilasWegg Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Waitlisted at the last school I had left to hear from... how are five wait lists even possible?! I have to agree that this is really weird and totally stress inducing. This situation prolongs the stress of admissions season for you. Big hugs. That said, it does seem like a wonderful surprise is in your near future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Q84 Posted March 16, 2015 Author Share Posted March 16, 2015 Waitlisted at the last school I had left to hear from... how are five wait lists even possible?! Yowch! But yknow what they say about wait lists: faculty wanted you but some arbitrary incidental factor meant another candidate got the acceptance nod instead! In some way you could see it as five acceptances Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NowMoreSerious Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Waitlisted at the last school I had left to hear from... how are five wait lists even possible?! I've been coming here since the 2012 season and I think that might be the record for on here, or anybody I've known, for that matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InHacSpeVivo Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Thanks, morristr and 1Q84! Your sunny outlook is much appreciated. I appreciate the confirmation, NowMoreSerious! Honestly, I almost asked if it was (I don't remember there being that many WLs for anyone in the 2013 season). It's a HUGE improvement over my las app cycle, for sure (0/11 for PhD programs), but I can't help but thinking there's some fatal flaw that's stopping programs from pulling the trigger. Unfortunately, two of the programs are pretty pessimistic about my chances, but I do feel better at least being carefully considered. There is a better chance at the other three, I think. One DGS in particular was really hopeful about making it off the waitlist (and possibly getting a fellowship, which I'm also waitlisted for), so we'll see. It wouldn't be nearly as stressful if my only offer from a ranked program had information on funding yet. *sigh* Honestly, if any of you more successful applicants would be willing to read my SOP and/or writing sample to help me identify what is keeping me perpetually on the bubble I would greatly appreciate it! Feel free to PM me if you're up for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldfinch1880 Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 does anyone have news about Emory decisions or how their waitlist has moved historically? I've found very few Emory acceptees/waitlistees or anyone with information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katla Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 InHacSpe I'm rooting for you!!!!! I can't imagine the stress of being purposefully kept in limbo when firm decisions are starting to be made everywhere. I really do think that it's a sign that you've done something right that you're getting all these waitlistings because they wouldn't waitlist you if they didn't want you in their programme but I guess there comes a point when all you want is some bloody guarantee InHacSpeVivo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeatrizBear Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Hey guys, there's not a waitlist thread for Spanish so I'm going to hang out with you guys. I'm on the waitlist for Indiana University and Pittsburgh for Hispanic Languages and Literature. jean-luc-gohard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InHacSpeVivo Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Good luck, Beatriz Bear! And welcome to communal limbo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeatrizBear Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Gracias! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Q84 Posted March 17, 2015 Author Share Posted March 17, 2015 (inspired by windrainfireandbooks talking about x-files in another thread) softcastlemccormick, 1Q84, squankabonk and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarolineNC Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 I'm in off the waitlist at chapel hill!!!!!!!! I'm walking around downtown Charleston SC sobbing and I don't even care. dignifurfpurfs, squankabonk, jean-luc-gohard and 12 others 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InHacSpeVivo Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Congratulations, Caroline!!!!!! That's amazing news! I'm guessing you're headed to UNC this fall?! CarolineNC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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