Fall 2017 Applicants

[Warelin]

On 1/17/2017 at 6:12 PM, mullcj15 said:

First Emory, now UMD? I guess I'm 0 for 2 thus far 

Keep your head up. Emory and UMD are extremely competitive. In the past, Emory only has taken 12 applicants out of the 161 that have applied. That's roughly a 7 percent acceptance rate.

The good news is that most schools haven't notified yet and there are plenty of results to come. Don't despair. Also, so much is about 'fit' that it may not be any indication of how good your application is.

[Dr. Old Bill]

31 minutes ago, mullcj15 said:

First Emory, now UMD? I guess I'm 0 for 2 thus far 

Whoa whoa whoa. Don't assume the worst from UMD just yet. Like I said, this is uncharted territory for UMD, so it's anyone's guess as to how they're doing things. For all we know it was left up to the subcommittees to set up interviews (meaning that some fields might have more applicants to wade through than others etc.).

I applied to the Ph.D. program at UMD as well, and I'm not counting myself out yet just because I haven't received an interview offer. It's hard to relax in such a stressful process, but trust me -- pace yourself on the dejection!

[anxiousphd]

On 1/17/2017 at 6:30 PM, Warelin said:

Keep your head up. Emory and UMD are extremely competitive. In the past, Emory only has taken 12 applicants out of the 161 that have applied. That's roughly a 7 percent acceptance rate.

The good news is that most schools haven't notified yet and there are plenty of results to come. Don't despair. Also, so much is about 'fit' that it may not be any indication of how good your application is.

I appreciate the encouragement!

think I'm getting extra anxious because the people close to me are all getting big news (engagements, full time jobs) and I'm desperate for my own big news.

On 1/17/2017 at 6:45 PM, Wyatt's Terps said:

Whoa whoa whoa. Don't assume the worst from UMD just yet. Like I said, this is uncharted territory for UMD, so it's anyone's guess as to how they're doing things. For all we know it was left up to the subcommittees to set up interviews (meaning that some fields might have more applicants to wade through than others etc.).

I applied to the Ph.D. program at UMD as well, and I'm not counting myself out yet just because I haven't received an interview offer. It's hard to relax in such a stressful process, but trust me -- pace yourself on the dejection!

I hope you're right! At the very least, you're comforting  

[Warelin]

Big News? You're alive.

-There are currently seven billion people alive today and the Population Reference Bureau estimates that about 107 billion people have ever lived.

-Having just a few coins makes you richer than most people on Earth.
-The opportunity to attend school is something many people don’t have. (Which makes having a college degree even greater!)
-Most people lack a bed of their own to sleep in
-Many people on earth lack access to clean water.
-Cell phones make talking to loved ones easy.

-The Internet, n'uff said?

 

But in all seriousness, try not to compare yourself to others. We have a tendency to look at how great the lives of other people are going without realizing the stresses they're hiding. There may even be people looking at you and saying, isn't it great that Shaun or Rachel is taking chances to pursue what they want no matter the cost? They don't realize that you're refreshing your e-mail every minute waiting for news.
 

[tt015]

9 hours ago, mullcj15 said:

 I applied to Emory and haven't gotten an interview invite (yet?). Here's hoping that isn't a death sentence.

Hi @mullcj15, I'm in the same state. For the last two weeks I have been checking my mailbox every hour and hoping to see an interview invitation. I suppose this is an unofficial rejection to me from Emory then, and I have only applied for 8 programs...  Anyway, I am going to watch a comedy to distract myself a little bit.

Fingers crossed for the rest applications! Good luck to all!

[TeaOverCoffee]

1 hour ago, Warelin said:

Big News? You're alive.

-There are currently seven billion people alive today and the Population Reference Bureau estimates that about 107 billion people have ever lived.

-Having just a few coins makes you richer than most people on Earth.
-The opportunity to attend school is something many people don’t have. (Which makes having a college degree even greater!)
-Most people lack a bed of their own to sleep in
-Many people on earth lack access to clean water.
-Cell phones make talking to loved ones easy.

-The Internet, n'uff said?

 

But in all seriousness, try not to compare yourself to others. We have a tendency to look at how great the lives of other people are going without realizing the stresses they're hiding. There may even be people looking at you and saying, isn't it great that Shaun or Rachel is taking chances to pursue what they want no matter the cost? They don't realize that you're refreshing your e-mail every minute waiting for news.
 

You're an MVP. 

[KikiDelivery]

3 hours ago, mullcj15 said:

First Emory, now UMD? I guess I'm 0 for 2 thus far 

 

2 hours ago, Wyatt's Terps said:

Whoa whoa whoa. Don't assume the worst from UMD just yet. Like I said, this is uncharted territory for UMD, so it's anyone's guess as to how they're doing things. For all we know it was left up to the subcommittees to set up interviews (meaning that some fields might have more applicants to wade through than others etc.).

I applied to the Ph.D. program at UMD as well, and I'm not counting myself out yet just because I haven't received an interview offer. It's hard to relax in such a stressful process, but trust me -- pace yourself on the dejection!

Yes, that's exactly how I felt when I saw someone got an acceptance from MSU! I certainly agree though that right now more than ever it is important to take things slow, and remind ourselves that our worth is not measure by the results of our apps (even though it can feel that way).

Edited January 18, 2017 by KikiDelivery

[anxiousphd]

14 hours ago, Warelin said:

Big News? You're alive.

-There are currently seven billion people alive today and the Population Reference Bureau estimates that about 107 billion people have ever lived.

-Having just a few coins makes you richer than most people on Earth.
-The opportunity to attend school is something many people don’t have. (Which makes having a college degree even greater!)
-Most people lack a bed of their own to sleep in
-Many people on earth lack access to clean water.
-Cell phones make talking to loved ones easy.

-The Internet, n'uff said?

 

But in all seriousness, try not to compare yourself to others. We have a tendency to look at how great the lives of other people are going without realizing the stresses they're hiding. There may even be people looking at you and saying, isn't it great that Shaun or Rachel is taking chances to pursue what they want no matter the cost? They don't realize that you're refreshing your e-mail every minute waiting for news.
 

True! A little perspective is definitely a good thing when academia is getting me down.  

For the record: I still recognize my relative privilege, despite being very anxious about Ph.D. apps and a little jealous of others' recent successes. 

Here's to hoping all GradCafe-ers have their own successes to report in the near future! 

[FeetInTheSky]

The good news is that I have not yet vomited. 

[TeaOverCoffee]

13 hours ago, TeaOverCoffee said:

You're an MVP. 

Just for clarification, I meant that in a positive manner. As in, "Thanks. I needed that. You're appreciated." 

[Warelin]

6 minutes ago, TeaOverCoffee said:

Just for clarification, I meant that in a positive manner. As in, "Thanks. I needed that. You're appreciated." 

Similar. My post wasn't meant to be a "check your privilege" but rather a "there are good things happening to you". /shrug

[Caien]

5 hours ago, JeremyWrites said:

The good news is that I have not yet vomited. 

Always a plus.

[hmss9245]

Omg Northwestern's Complit program is sending out interview emails…(Shouldn't have checked the results page lol)

[Sunsy]

Did anyone else who is applying to Notre Dame get a call about their Interview weekend (I assume that's what it is)? Just got the call today.

[becca11773]

I'm wondering which schools have interviews and which don't?

I haven't heard anything from any of them yet- no emails, no calls, yikes!  Feeling very nervous, because I'm not sure how competitive my application is and I only applied to 6 schools, which sounds now after reading many of your posts like not many at all (made a last minute decision that I want to quit my job and go back to school; only started the admissions process in October). My GRE was 168 and 5, UGPA 3.8, MA GPA 4.0. I think my writing sample is pretty good- my recommenders say so, but who knows? I've applied to Duke, UofM Ann Arbor, Vandy, Ohio State, U of Ky and U of Cincinnati- English Literature and LInguistics/Gender Theory/Comtemporary Lit. Anyone with insight into the process at any of these schools?  Scared because of the silence- it seems like people in other majors are posting up a storm about email and phone interviews...

[KikiDelivery]

15 minutes ago, becca11773 said:

I'm wondering which schools have interviews and which don't?

I haven't heard anything from any of them yet- no emails, no calls, yikes!  Feeling very nervous, because I'm not sure how competitive my application is and I only applied to 6 schools, which sounds now after reading many of your posts like not many at all (made a last minute decision that I want to quit my job and go back to school; only started the admissions process in October). My GRE was 168 and 5, UGPA 3.8, MA GPA 4.0. I think my writing sample is pretty good- my recommenders say so, but who knows? I've applied to Duke, UofM Ann Arbor, Vandy, Ohio State, U of Ky and U of Cincinnati- English Literature and LInguistics/Gender Theory/Comtemporary Lit. Anyone with insight into the process at any of these schools?  Scared because of the silence- it seems like people in other majors are posting up a storm about email and phone interviews...

I'd say that based on the results posted history, most of those schools won't notify until at least February. Also, for this application cycle no one has posted in regards to any of those schools too! I completely understand though, I am also freaking out and incredibly anxious. But I say find comfort in that, at least according to the record history, a lot of people do not hear until February, if not March.

[Warelin]

19 minutes ago, becca11773 said:

I'm wondering which schools have interviews and which don't?

I haven't heard anything from any of them yet- no emails, no calls, yikes!  Feeling very nervous, because I'm not sure how competitive my application is and I only applied to 6 schools, which sounds now after reading many of your posts like not many at all (made a last minute decision that I want to quit my job and go back to school; only started the admissions process in October). My GRE was 168 and 5, UGPA 3.8, MA GPA 4.0. I think my writing sample is pretty good- my recommenders say so, but who knows? I've applied to Duke, UofM Ann Arbor, Vandy, Ohio State, U of Ky and U of Cincinnati- English Literature and LInguistics/Gender Theory/Comtemporary Lit. Anyone with insight into the process at any of these schools?  Scared because of the silence- it seems like people in other majors are posting up a storm about email and phone interviews...

For a list of estimated dates of acceptances, see:

Out of the schools you listed, none of those typically interview. (Duke English interviewed last year but usually doesn't. Duke Literature usually does interview. But anything can happen. UMD started interviewing this year but it's unclear whether it's the whole department or just certain fields.

[becca11773]

33 minutes ago, Warelin said:

For a list of estimated dates of acceptances, see:

Out of the schools you listed, none of those typically interview. (Duke English interviewed last year but usually doesn't. Duke Literature usually does interview. But anything can happen. UMD started interviewing this year but it's unclear whether it's the whole department or just certain fields.

This is exactly what I needed to know- thanks!  I had already looked at the incredibly helpful projected acceptance dates post, but I was worried that since those acceptance dates are coming soonish, and no school has contacted me for an interview, I was already out of the running. 

[Warelin]

2 minutes ago, becca11773 said:

This is exactly what I needed to know- thanks!  I had already looked at the incredibly helpful projected acceptance dates post, but I was worried that since those acceptance dates are coming soonish, and no school has contacted me for an interview, I was already out of the running. 

No worries. If I remember correctly, Duke Lit, Chicago, Notre Dame are the only schools that *typically* interview.

[RydraWong]

Just got an email from Duke saying an admission decision had been made. Rejected - surprised to get news back so early though and kinda relieved that I know the door's closed on one school but also pretty gutted because I thought it was a pretty good fit. 

Good luck to all Duke applicants!! 

[Caien]

1 hour ago, Sunsy said:

Did anyone else who is applying to Notre Dame get a call about their Interview weekend (I assume that's what it is)? Just got the call today.

No interview notice for me  what's your sub field? Did a POI call you or the DGS?

[anxiousphd]

22 minutes ago, RydraWong said:

Just got an email from Duke saying an admission decision had been made. Rejected - surprised to get news back so early though and kinda relieved that I know the door's closed on one school but also pretty gutted because I thought it was a pretty good fit. 

Good luck to all Duke applicants!! 

I'm sorry to hear that! I'm sure you'll get in somewhere that's an even better fit.  

I applied to Duke as well, so now I'm having a heart attack. As of yet, no email and no change to my application status.

[claritus]

So I just received an email from Chicago about a potential interview. It says that applicants may be asked to interview, and includes a Doodle poll to provide availability. Did anyone else get this—I'm not sure how excited to be...

[crugs]

7 minutes ago, claritus said:

So I just received an email from Chicago about a potential interview. It says that applicants may be asked to interview, and includes a Doodle poll to provide availability. Did anyone else get this—I'm not sure how excited to be...

I just saw that up on the admissions search and almost threw up. I haven't heard anything (but it's my top choice and super reach so I honestly didn't expect to), but I'll let you know if I by some miracle do.

[claritus]

13 minutes ago, crugs said:

I just saw that up on the admissions search and almost threw up. I haven't heard anything (but it's my top choice and super reach so I honestly didn't expect to), but I'll let you know if I by some miracle do.

 Hope you get better news from another school soon—and in a less maddening form.