curufinwe Posted March 4, 2010 Posted March 4, 2010 Ok I'm gonna ask because I am too curious. Is she the one who posted personal info on there and got stalked and I think at some point there was a car accident?
Bobb Cobb Posted March 4, 2010 Posted March 4, 2010 Ok I'm gonna ask because I am too curious. Is she the one who posted personal info on there and got stalked and I think at some point there was a car accident? I think she posted personal info here, and then asked an anonymous question there. Everyone knew it was her because of the schools she was asking about. It was not cool on any level. This whole episode has caused me to rethink the way I conduct myself online. Ziz and Bobb Cobb 1 1
Ziz Posted March 4, 2010 Posted March 4, 2010 Alas I have "run out of my positive votes quota for the day". I think that's the problem with all these boards! Positivity should be unlimited .
curufinwe Posted March 4, 2010 Posted March 4, 2010 (edited) I really find people who get dirty online weird. I mean, grow up! If you see a post that you dislike, just do not comment back. and I hoped normative discussions would not be on such boards but I guess my assumption is wrong. About cpaige, rossiya, whatevs... Frankly, I thought she could get into better programs as well. What is wrong if she thought that? (which she said she didn't imply anything like that). If she thought she deserved better and wanted to get into a better school, I think people should not conclude that she's an arrogant person. You know what the problem is? I think jealousy. People read too much into such things. And trust me, I got (de facto or officially) rejected by 6 schools with no acceptances and every time someone on the board gets into one of those schools, I get sad. But I do not watch their posts like a predator and try to make them look bad or anything. Instead, I try to compare and see why I did not get in. And oh btw, do you think your writing sample was too qualitative for American universities? (I'm still trying to figure out what I did wrong and I remember reading ur personal statement) I wrote about political culture and democratization rather than the institutional approach and that only works with people such as larry diamond Edited March 4, 2010 by curufinwe PRguy101, trlux, qazwerty and 4 others 4 3
It'sgonnabeme Posted March 4, 2010 Posted March 4, 2010 Alas I have "run out of my positive votes quota for the day". I think that's the problem with all these boards! Positivity should be unlimited . I concur. Concentration 1
curufinwe Posted March 4, 2010 Posted March 4, 2010 I see. Then I should start using some numbers on my writing sample for next year By the way, even though we study different regions, we do study the same topic. So I'll keep my eyes open for future publications and make sure I'll increase your citation btanu 1
Bobb Cobb Posted March 4, 2010 Posted March 4, 2010 1. I do not think I'm "too good" for the schools I got into. I asked a question on that site about my options so that I could make the most informed decision possible. In hindsight, it was stupid because it's an anonymous message board, but everyone has stupid moments. I said nothing, I believe, to imply that I'm too good for any school. 2. I'm not an "internet personality"; I'm a real person, with real considerations as to where I go to graduate school. I'm sure you are all trying to make decisions as well and want to make the best, most informed decision. Please just give me a break. For the record, I never thought you were saying that you were too good. One issue with the internet or texting is that is difficult to convey emotion or expressions that help convey your true intentions. Sometimes it seemed like you were being elitist, but after we discussed the issues about rankings and all this before, and I was cordial and respected your opinion which is why I was pushing to bring up your consistent negative ratings. I didn't think anyone should get negative ratings for disagreeing with others or posting conflicting viewpoints. As for point 2, that is why I was defending you above. My only criticism, which you admit to, was posting identifiable information. I have done that before so I am not judging, but rather hoping we all learn a lesson. In the end I wish you and everyone else around here the best career possible. As for the jerks on PSJR, they can mostly all go get screwed for all I care. Russophile, qazwerty, Bobb Cobb and 2 others 4 1
It'sgonnabeme Posted March 4, 2010 Posted March 4, 2010 I'm sure C/R is a great person in real life. All right. Move on, people. Any news on the Baltimore front? And WashU?
gravityflyer Posted March 4, 2010 Posted March 4, 2010 I assume everyone who applied to Cornell received the "Second Field Request" from Tina Slater today? What's the deal with it? My sense is that if there are other departments which one might be interested in applying she'll forward the documentation?
curufinwe Posted March 4, 2010 Posted March 4, 2010 I was really hoping for GWU this Thursday/Friday. But the snow thing in DC might have pushed it to next week.
reader Posted March 4, 2010 Posted March 4, 2010 I assume everyone who applied to Cornell received the "Second Field Request" from Tina Slater today? What's the deal with it? My sense is that if there are other departments which one might be interested in applying she'll forward the documentation? Yeah I received the same note. But I find it difficult to believe that another department will seriously consider new applications at this time (especially since it will be clear that the field is indeed your "second choice"), let alone accept them. But maybe Cornell does something differently than other schools?
betteryear Posted March 4, 2010 Posted March 4, 2010 this is a little off topic...but does anyone have any insights about NYU? are they done with all acceptance? i don't know what to make of their silence.
brouhaha Posted March 4, 2010 Posted March 4, 2010 Yeah I received the same note. But I find it difficult to believe that another department will seriously consider new applications at this time (especially since it will be clear that the field is indeed your "second choice"), let alone accept them. But maybe Cornell does something differently than other schools? I don't know. I imagine she wouldn't have sent the notice out if it hasn't been known to happen. I'm considering giving it a try in East Asian Studies since things aren't so sunny on the PhD front and Cornell is awesome for China stuff...it's just that whole lack of funding business. Ick.
mcnollgast Posted March 4, 2010 Posted March 4, 2010 (edited) Got an official rejection from Vanderbilt (form email). Not all that surprising, but boooo... Just Georgetown and Notre Dame left for me and then the waiting is over! Edited March 4, 2010 by mcnollgast
brewski Posted March 4, 2010 Posted March 4, 2010 just accepted at LSE HOOOORAY. i know we always talk about us schools here, but the uk schools are great too eh. hooooray!
gleeful_horror Posted March 4, 2010 Posted March 4, 2010 Anyone claiming the University of Arizona rejection? Could it perchance be an Arizona State rejection?
gleeful_horror Posted March 4, 2010 Posted March 4, 2010 just accepted at LSE HOOOORAY. i know we always talk about us schools here, but the uk schools are great too eh. hooooray! Congrats, great place, great program!
curiousgeorge84 Posted March 4, 2010 Posted March 4, 2010 I need some quick advice from anyone or everyone. I just missed the call and got a voice mail from the Chair of a department offering me admissions at his university, but I already accepted somewhere else. I have to call him back. What do I say and how do I nicely decline the offer. It's really nice that they do this personally, but I'm glad I missed the call because I hate getting stuck in these surprise situations.
Keller65 Posted March 4, 2010 Posted March 4, 2010 I need some quick advice from anyone or everyone. I just missed the call and got a voice mail from the Chair of a department offering me admissions at his university, but I already accepted somewhere else. I have to call him back. What do I say and how do I nicely decline the offer. It's really nice that they do this personally, but I'm glad I missed the call because I hate getting stuck in these surprise situations. Phone again late, late, this evening and leave a message on his voicemail.
Keller65 Posted March 4, 2010 Posted March 4, 2010 Some info on CUNY -- I spoke to someone in the department today who informed me that the committee is just now sitting down to the files, and acceptances will begin to come out in "2-3 weeks".
Keller65 Posted March 4, 2010 Posted March 4, 2010 (edited) No - just call him up at a reasonable hour and say that you're honored to have been offered a spot, but that you have already accepted an offer elsewhere. It's the courteous thing to do. curiousgeorge, if you take this ill-advised course, he will want to know why you accepted an offer before 4/15 and where you are heading. Further, he will be happy to inform you that decisions made prior to 4/15 are not binding. Do you have a response ready? Edited March 4, 2010 by Keller65 gapa, Cicero, Concentration and 1 other 2 2
Rory Posted March 4, 2010 Posted March 4, 2010 Why hasn't Columbia sent out rejections yet? This is getting ridiculous...
M.Y Posted March 4, 2010 Posted March 4, 2010 First acceptance to CIR at Chicago! Same here! Are you going? Please PM me if you're going to the open house.
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