E. Coronaria Posted January 22, 2018 Posted January 22, 2018 Hey-- did anyone have a weird error on the Penn State app? I signed in randomly, and it's saying that my application is complete. However, it also states under "status" that didn't answer three required questions about their joint programs. I don't understand how that could have happened... I know I answered those three questions.
a_sort_of_fractious_angel Posted January 23, 2018 Posted January 23, 2018 3 hours ago, Elle Coronaria said: Hey-- did anyone have a weird error on the Penn State app? I signed in randomly, and it's saying that my application is complete. However, it also states under "status" that didn't answer three required questions about their joint programs. I don't understand how that could have happened... I know I answered those three questions. Hey - I just checked my PSU app. Don't see that for mine - BUT - I did have a lingering Q about answering what field I wanted if I was an MA (I have an MA but I filled it out anyway because - why not). Are you able to re-answer them now? I don't know much about computers or anything, but glitches are definitely possible. E. Coronaria 1
E. Coronaria Posted January 23, 2018 Posted January 23, 2018 (edited) @a_sort_of_fractious_angelThanks so much for answering. I really appreciate it. It's probably too late now-- they likely trashed my application automatically. Shut out last cycle, not off to a great start this cycle. I checked that application twice for errors after completing it, and read it out loud a third time. It's inconceivable that this could have happened. Bad luck, I guess. Edited January 23, 2018 by Elle Coronaria
a_sort_of_fractious_angel Posted January 23, 2018 Posted January 23, 2018 3 minutes ago, Elle Coronaria said: @a_sort_of_fractious_angelThanks so much for answering. I really appreciate it. It's probably too late now-- they likely trashed my application automatically. Shut out last cycle, not off to a great start this cycle. I checked that application twice for errors after completing it, and read it out loud a third time. It's inconceivable that this could have happened. Bad luck, I guess. Don't lose hope! As a Not-Adcom, I don't know how any of this works but - the questions may be required by the grad school at-large (and not the dept itself). If that's the case, the dept will have everything they need (WS, SOP, scores, etc.) and may just keep chucking along. If it makes you feel better, there is a thread in this forum (a few years back) with a comment from someone who applied late to an Ivy (Cornell? Columbia? It was a C school) - like the time-stamp clearly denoted that they had submitted 15 minutes after the deadline - and who got in. If your app didn't say "Complete" or some big things were missing, I'd definitely be concerned. These Qs - I don't know if they'll trip a wire in the system (my fingers are crossed that they do not!) Moreover, they could have the answers on their end from when you originally answered them - my Rutgers app says a letter is missing but the dept admin was like "no, we have it." In short, the portals are weird and anything is possible. E. Coronaria 1
Warelin Posted January 23, 2018 Author Posted January 23, 2018 12 minutes ago, Elle Coronaria said: @a_sort_of_fractious_angelThanks so much for answering. I really appreciate it. It's probably too late now-- they likely trashed my application automatically. Shut out last cycle, not off to a great start this cycle. I checked that application twice for errors after completing it, and read it out loud a third time. It's inconceivable that this could have happened. Bad luck, I guess. It probably is just a glitch. My Northwestern app says "Materials Missing" but says everything is turned in.
FreakyFoucault Posted January 23, 2018 Posted January 23, 2018 2 minutes ago, Warelin said: My Northwestern app says "Materials Missing" but says everything is turned in. Mine says the same. Nothing's missing on my end either. I agree it's probably a glitch.
Warelin Posted January 23, 2018 Author Posted January 23, 2018 2 minutes ago, FreakyFoucault said: Mine says the same. Nothing's missing on my end either. I agree it's probably a glitch. I'm glad to know I'm in good company.
FreakyFoucault Posted January 23, 2018 Posted January 23, 2018 2 minutes ago, Warelin said: I'm glad to know I'm in good company. Aww, you're too sweet, @Warelin. We should be hearing from Northwestern soonish, no?
Warelin Posted January 23, 2018 Author Posted January 23, 2018 3 minutes ago, FreakyFoucault said: Aww, you're too sweet, @Warelin. We should be hearing from Northwestern soonish, no? Around the 25th-27th of this month using past indicators. People have noted being notified via Phone, E-mail and Website so I imagine we'll know as soon as they release decisions. TaliaTee 1
FreakyFoucault Posted January 23, 2018 Posted January 23, 2018 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Warelin said: Around the 25th-27th of this month using past indicators. People have noted being notified via Phone, E-mail and Website so I imagine we'll know as soon as they release decisions. Yes, more waiting! My fav! Also: I wonder how they decide which method to contact people. By fellowship? Level of interest? Dartboard? Edited January 23, 2018 by FreakyFoucault
E. Coronaria Posted January 23, 2018 Posted January 23, 2018 @Warelin @a_sort_of_fractious_angel My application says it completed 12/27. I also received an email in 12/27 saying that my application was complete and had been received. It's the status page that is telling me I missed "department required questions." Thanks everyone for the pep talk. I really appreciate it. I was having a rather unpleasant evening. So much goes into these individual applications-- it's pretty devastating to find an error. I've been a lurker on gradcafe for a long time. I wish I joined in on the fun earlier! a_sort_of_fractious_angel 1
FreakyFoucault Posted January 23, 2018 Posted January 23, 2018 4 minutes ago, Elle Coronaria said: I've been a lurker on gradcafe for a long time. I wish I joined in on the fun earlier! Welcome, @Elle Coronaria! Good to have ya here! E. Coronaria 1
Warelin Posted January 23, 2018 Author Posted January 23, 2018 9 minutes ago, Elle Coronaria said: I really appreciate it. I was having a rather unpleasant evening. So much goes into these individual applications-- it's pretty devastating to find an error. I've been a lurker on gradcafe for a long time. I wish I joined in on the fun earlier! I don't think any program expects perfection. FWIW: The program I submitted to first was the first program to accept me. Also: You're going to be in for a wild ride.
E. Coronaria Posted January 23, 2018 Posted January 23, 2018 @Warelin Congratulations on Illinois! You must be so excited. Yes, I'm getting the sense that I'm not at all prepared for the next six weeks. My original plan was to apply to 17 schools, but I stopped after my eleventh application. I probably should have applied to 17... Warelin 1
Warelin Posted January 23, 2018 Author Posted January 23, 2018 20 minutes ago, Elle Coronaria said: @Warelin Congratulations on Illinois! You must be so excited. Yes, I'm getting the sense that I'm not at all prepared for the next six weeks. My original plan was to apply to 17 schools, but I stopped after my eleventh application. I probably should have applied to 17... Very excited! Applying to a lot of schools can be very exhausting.
TralfamadoreTour Posted January 23, 2018 Posted January 23, 2018 My heart goes out to everyone. I applied to Tennessee, Alabama, Vanderbilt, LSU, Auburn, Mississippi, and soon to be Middle Tennessee and Southern Miss. All in Victorian Lit. I have little confidence if any. TaliaTee 1
TaliaTee Posted January 23, 2018 Posted January 23, 2018 (edited) The fact that I’ll be hearing back from many of my schools soon is so nerve-wracking; I originally thought the anxiety from waiting would kill me and wished I could hear back sooner, and now I’m like, “Heh, it’s fine. Just never tell me. If I never know, then I never got rejected from anywhere, right?!” Applied to UChicago (which wasn’t a right fit anyway) and didn’t get emailed about an interview. Guess that’s one rejection already! 9 more schools to hear back from... Good luck to everyone on here! And thank you for keeping this lurker sane over the past few months!!! Edited January 23, 2018 by TaliaTee
bumbleblu Posted January 23, 2018 Posted January 23, 2018 13 hours ago, JustPoesieAlong said: Anyone care to commiserate over OSU-related anxiety? I'm particularly on edge about that one this week--it could be any moment now, right? It looks like they have a tendency to update their portals a day or more before the emails go out, so I'm constantly logging back in to see if they've posted. AUGH YES. I feel like it's probably the first English program I'll hear from, and I am Freaking Out. Also, I realized after submitting that the writing sample I uploaded was too long (can't remember if it was by 3 or 8 pages... ), so I'm not holding my breath. And now that you've said that about the portal, I have an additional page to refresh.
HopefulRhetorician Posted January 23, 2018 Posted January 23, 2018 19 hours ago, JustPoesieAlong said: Anyone care to commiserate over OSU-related anxiety? I'm particularly on edge about that one this week--it could be any moment now, right? It looks like they have a tendency to update their portals a day or more before the emails go out, so I'm constantly logging back in to see if they've posted. Maybe today is the day? I'm hoping so if for no other reason than my sanity's sake.
JustPoesieAlong Posted January 23, 2018 Posted January 23, 2018 @HopefulRhetorician It's very possible! Today was the day for many last year. Most people who heard back from this day last year saw an update on the web portal without an email notification. Another wave of folks posted on Jan. 24/25. I'm on pins and needles!
a_sort_of_fractious_angel Posted January 23, 2018 Posted January 23, 2018 14 hours ago, Elle Coronaria said: @Warelin @a_sort_of_fractious_angel My application says it completed 12/27. I also received an email in 12/27 saying that my application was complete and had been received. It's the status page that is telling me I missed "department required questions." Thanks everyone for the pep talk. I really appreciate it. I was having a rather unpleasant evening. So much goes into these individual applications-- it's pretty devastating to find an error. I've been a lurker on gradcafe for a long time. I wish I joined in on the fun earlier! Hi, hello, welcome! Errors are so annoying, especially when they're not your errors, but - if PSU is like, "you didn't answer this," you have (I think) every right to respond with "BUT WHAT ABOUT THE EMAIL!?" I hope you get good news soon, too! I imagine that will take the edge off (I hope. I have so many edges, I don't really know.) E. Coronaria 1
la_mod Posted January 23, 2018 Posted January 23, 2018 I'm so jealous of everyone who has started to hear back from schools! Looking at the places I applied, I think I'll be waiting at least two more weeks. The anticipation is really wearing on me! mads47 1
E. Coronaria Posted January 23, 2018 Posted January 23, 2018 4 hours ago, a_sort_of_fractious_angel said: Hi, hello, welcome! Errors are so annoying, especially when they're not your errors, but - if PSU is like, "you didn't answer this," you have (I think) every right to respond with "BUT WHAT ABOUT THE EMAIL!?" I hope you get good news soon, too! I imagine that will take the edge off (I hope. I have so many edges, I don't really know.) Thank you! I think I just have the one edge now, particularly after being shut out last year. I only applied to schools that could support my research, so I just need one yes. I am fortunate enough to have a full-time administration job at a university, so I'll be okay if I don't get in. I'm trying to be more grateful for that. I'm just desperate for something a little more intellectually fulfilling. I hope you receive some good news soon! You have a fantastic list of schools. a_sort_of_fractious_angel 1
JustPoesieAlong Posted January 23, 2018 Posted January 23, 2018 (edited) 19 minutes ago, Elle Coronaria said: I am fortunate enough to have a full-time administration job at a university, so I'll be okay if I don't get in. I'm trying to be more grateful for that. I'm just desperate for something a little more intellectually fulfilling. Thank you for reminding me to be grateful for this. I have a full-time job that I'm not super satisfied with, but if grad school falls through I at least have that. That desperation is exactly what motivated me to apply. That, and the rigorous routine of office life drives me a bit bonkers. I shouldn't be bored at my job--it's interesting, I like my coworkers, etc.--but I am...I spend a lot of time making other people's work better (I'm an editor), but I long to be producing my own work. Edited January 23, 2018 by JustPoesieAlong
E. Coronaria Posted January 23, 2018 Posted January 23, 2018 2 minutes ago, JustPoesieAlong said: Thank you for reminding me to be grateful for this. I have a full-time job that I'm not super satisfied with, but if grad school falls through I at least have that. That desperation is exactly what motivates me. I shouldn't be bored at my job, but I am...I spend a lot of time making other people's work better (I'm an editor), but I long to be producing my own work. I'm in a strikingly similar situation! I work on programming for faculty research in the humanities. I'm always working with faculty members concerning their exciting research topics, while mine begins to wither away. It's hard to continue working on my own research with commuting + full-time + the general nonsense that comes with being an adult.
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