unclejoecannon Posted March 4, 2010 Posted March 4, 2010 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! Since no one has asked the standard question yet, was the email from Vandy a mass email or personal?
curiousgeorge84 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". My acceptance today was from CUNY
curiousgeorge84 Posted March 4, 2010 Posted March 4, 2010 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? Well he asked that I call him back, so what do you suggest I say? I want to leave the slot open for someone else, but it's strange to reject the offer over the phone without receiving it in writing.
curiousgeorge84 Posted March 4, 2010 Posted March 4, 2010 WTF? It was by phone, not the official letter. It might just be because even though the deadline was February, I submitted mine in December. Don't read too much into it. I got into another school over a month before everyone else by phone. It doesn't mean they're offering out most of the admissions now.
Keller65 Posted March 4, 2010 Posted March 4, 2010 Well he asked that I call him back, so what do you suggest I say? I want to leave the slot open for someone else, but it's strange to reject the offer over the phone without receiving it in writing. He will probably ask you to give it a fair hearing -- anything to stall for time until you get the letter (who can blame him?). That's why I think my approach is best if you don't want the stress of dealing with this, but it's ultimately your call.
reader Posted March 4, 2010 Posted March 4, 2010 ...but it's ultimately your call. Pun intended? ZING.
Ziz Posted March 4, 2010 Posted March 4, 2010 Why don't you call him back, listen to what he has to say about the program and wait until you get your official letter. Then you can email the department back, declining your offer. He won't be asking for a decision over the phone anyway, just probably a formality to offer you admission, give you the opportunity to ask questions, plug his program, etc.
mcnollgast Posted March 4, 2010 Posted March 4, 2010 Since no one has asked the standard question yet, was the email from Vandy a mass email or personal? It was personalized with my name but a standard email otherwise.
curiousgeorge84 Posted March 4, 2010 Posted March 4, 2010 Why don't you call him back, listen to what he has to say about the program and wait until you get your official letter. Then you can email the department back, declining your offer. He won't be asking for a decision over the phone anyway, just probably a formality to offer you admission, give you the opportunity to ask questions, plug his program, etc. Thanks everyone! Ziz, I think I'm going to go with your suggestion. It saves me from an awkward conversation and he said I would get the official acceptance next week so I won't have to let it sit around too long keeping it pending. It would still be nice to hear about the program though I've already met with my potential advisor and I have a friend who is a professor who went to the program and I spoke with his advisor. Anyway, Keller65 thanks for your input and I'll let you know next week if it comes by mail or email.
curiousgeorge84 Posted March 4, 2010 Posted March 4, 2010 Why hasn't Columbia sent out rejections yet? This is getting ridiculous... It's completely ridiculous. A lot of rejections go out on Friday. Given that people are already arranging to attend their open house, I'm hoping to receive their official rejection tomorrow
NEPA Posted March 4, 2010 Posted March 4, 2010 I've been away from these boards for a few days, but it seems an awful lot went on during that time. I don't want to dig up what seems to be a settled discussion, but cpaige/rossiya, etc. has always been one of my favorite posters. She's been nothing but courteous, thoughtful, and helpful. I didn't follow the PSJR situation that closely, but nothing warrants such awful behavior and efforts to ruin someone's future, whether it was already present or not. I'm glad she has a choice between programs at two fantastic schools; I don't have any offers from an Ivy or top-20, and I'm not jealous at all. Maybe she was a bit over-eager, but who among us wouldn't be given the situation? Anyway, what a sad turn of events. Keller65 and SBL 1 1
allevolve Posted March 4, 2010 Posted March 4, 2010 I also received a rejection this morning. It was personalized with my name and address. plisar and tskinner 1 1
plisar Posted March 4, 2010 Posted March 4, 2010 Let me clarify a bit. I was accepted very early into another program and have been under a bit of pressure to accept. They were kind enough to sweeten an already good funding package for me and because of all their efforts were really expecting a reply so that if I wasn't going to take it that someone else could be funded. I called Columbia's political science department and instead of just telling me that they were still reviewing or whatever they wanted to say, they told me to consult graduate admissions because they are handling acceptances and rejections. I didn't need them to check my personal file, I just wanted to know if the acceptances and waitlists were complete. Now I need to know if I'm rejected or if I should remove my name from consideration. The person with whom I spoke at admissions today gave me this man's number and told me to call him. My problem is that I'm being given the run around when all they need to tell me is we haven't made a decision, we can't tell you about the decision, or you are officially rejected because we have already set up visiting dates and even the waitlist. I just think it's odd not to answer the phone for two weeks. What if I had a problem with my application or something. And that program has no right to be harrassing you until April 15. Ignore them.
reader Posted March 4, 2010 Posted March 4, 2010 (edited) Still waitin' on some word from JHU, NSSR, Toronto (pols) Edited March 4, 2010 by reader
gravityflyer Posted March 5, 2010 Posted March 5, 2010 I also received a Vandy rejection this morning. It was personalized with my name and address. Damn dude, I'm rooting for your first acceptance. I'll f-ing toast to that!
LeftCoast Posted March 5, 2010 Posted March 5, 2010 Anyone claiming the University of Arizona rejection? Could it perchance be an Arizona State rejection? I received an e-mail this morning..It is from UA, not ASU.
LeftCoast Posted March 5, 2010 Posted March 5, 2010 Anyone claiming the University of Arizona rejection? Could it perchance be an Arizona State rejection? I received an e-mail this morning...It was from UA, not ASU gleeful_horror 1
tskinner Posted March 5, 2010 Posted March 5, 2010 Any idea on when UCLA or Harvard are going to send out rejections!? I just need them to tell me "no" so I can commit already!
ashtangi Posted March 5, 2010 Posted March 5, 2010 (edited) Hi! Does anyone know when can we expect the admission decisions from SAIS and Georgetown's MSFS? I've also been looking tirelessly for posts on SAIS's Nanjing campus (I applied to both the D.C. and the Nanjing campus), but there is barely any info on this or any other website about the China campus. Are there any other Hopkins-Nanjing Center applicants out there? Edited March 5, 2010 by ashtangi
gravityflyer Posted March 5, 2010 Posted March 5, 2010 Hi! Does anyone know when can we expect the admission decisions from SAIS and Georgetown's MSFS? I've also been looking tirelessly for posts on SAIS's Nanjing campus (I applied to both the D.C. and the Nanjing campus), but there is barely any info on this or any other website about the China campus. Are there any other Hopkins-Nanjing Center applicants out there? Sorry ashtangi, I fear most guests of this forum are for PhD programs and can't offer much insight. i would anticipate that those in the professional forum would provide much more info.
gsams Posted March 5, 2010 Posted March 5, 2010 Good luck everyone for the next two days. I am still waiting for my fellowship feedback and my Nebraska and GWU status, but I have to leave for a conference in half an hour I'll be back on Sunday most likely after I present some ideas on health care.
curufinwe Posted March 5, 2010 Posted March 5, 2010 My acceptance today was from CUNY The classic question: was it a personal e-mail? or a phone call by whom? And what did they say about funding? I see you will be attending to Rutgers, will you turn down CUNY's offer?
curiousgeorge84 Posted March 5, 2010 Posted March 5, 2010 The classic question: was it a personal e-mail? or a phone call by whom? And what did they say about funding? I see you will be attending to Rutgers, will you turn down CUNY's offer? It was a phone call from Joe Rollins-the Executive Officer of the Political Science Department. I missed the call because I was in a meeting but his message said I was being extended an offer of admissions, he'd be back in the office next week, and I should call back to talk about the program. He also said I'd get the official offer next week, I assume through the mail but I don't know. I'll be turning it down even though the 4+ hour round trip commute from my apartment in NYC to Rutgers is going to seriously suck.
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