whitmanifesto Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 53 minutes ago, ProudCatMom said: I am currently going back and forth between grad cafe, grad admissions reddit, application portals, program websites, and emails. I feel like I would rather start getting some rejections than stay in this state of limbo me too. im constantly in a state of rush trying to finish what my page hopping and being sick has distracted me from. i just want to know something already Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duna Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 2 hours ago, ProudCatMom said: I am currently going back and forth between grad cafe, grad admissions reddit, application portals, program websites, and emails. I feel like I would rather start getting some rejections than stay in this state of limbo the limbo IS the worst. My limbo lasted till 4/10 since I got into my school off the waitlist Just try to look beyond this time. It sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudCatMom Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 24 minutes ago, Duna said: the limbo IS the worst. My limbo lasted till 4/10 since I got into my school off the waitlist Just try to look beyond this time. It sucks. Oh my...I don't think my anxious heart could handle that tbh. The possibility of waiting until March for a couple of programs is enough to get me stressing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swazibound Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 Looks like UW - Madison is releasing acceptances for the Rhetoric track now. I got my acceptance by phone call. Best of luck! sriracha18 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenEyedTrombonist Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 @swaziboundcongrats! I got an email then a phone call, haha (received right before going into a final job interview, eek!). I'm super excited, but now I have to make a choice. x] sriracha18 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudCatMom Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 A lovely person in another thread is putting their nervous energy to good use: https://imgur.com/a/IRf4t They went through and did a statistical analysis of COM program acceptances and applicant profiles to compile these charts. While it isn't 100% perfect and I don't see all the major programs on there, it's still a good general base line. AnxiousKitty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sriracha18 Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 (edited) OMG @GreenEyedTrombonist & @swazibound congratulations on the Madison acceptances!!! Also thanks @ProudCatMom for the graphs. Good luck to everyone today! Oh, also to the Madison folks: did your status change on the official application portal? TiA Edited January 31, 2018 by sriracha18 swazibound 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surprise_quiche Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 @GreenEyedTrombonist & @swazibound Congrats on the Rhetoric Track at Madison! That's so exciting! swazibound 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhetoricalnuisance Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 On 1/29/2018 at 10:12 AM, Ishouldbewriting said: First time poster, long time lurker. I wanted to see if anyone has heard anything from UPenn?? I just want them to let me know if I was rejected or not! This is my second go-around of applications (I am a current MA student). Based on GradCafe, UPenn always sends them out mid February. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twin35 Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 @swazibound @GreenEyedTrombonist I was accepted to the rhetoric track at UW-Madison too!! I'll see you in March!! E-P 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-P Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Still waiting on Madison for Communication Arts in the communication science & media and cultural studies track. Did anyone with that particular interest get an interview request yet - maybe I just missed the boat entirely? Matt Minich 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Minich Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 2 hours ago, E-P said: Still waiting on Madison for Communication Arts in the communication science & media and cultural studies track. Did anyone with that particular interest get an interview request yet - maybe I just missed the boat entirely? I'm on that track and haven't heard diddly! I emailed the dept. the other day and was told decisions would be sent out in 2-3 weeks. E-P 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-P Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 @Matt Minich Jeez, they're really pushing the February timeframe. Well, that's better than, "Sorry, E, you missed the boat." What kind of research are you doing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-P Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 Okay! Two more updates: Rejection from Madison, acceptance at MSU (Information & Media). Now just waiting for the RTF department at UT to make decisions. The real question is: MSU and Purdue have about the same "welcome weekend" dates (MSU is Thursday-Saturday, Purdue Friday-Sunday). Do you think either school has alternative dates for people who can't make it because they're going to the other school? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitmanifesto Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 I've received my first acceptance: Wayne State University. Funding waitlisted, and their welcome week is Feb 23rd. Ill be attending since I don't live far away. Waitlisted funding is normal there for their first admit list, so I'm not too worried. I wasn't assigned the POI I expected though. Still, a relief. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surprise_quiche Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 @E-P Same here with Madison, I already expected this one. Congrats on MSU! sriracha18 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-P Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 59 minutes ago, whitmanifesto said: I've received my first acceptance: Wayne State University. Funding waitlisted, and their welcome week is Feb 23rd. Ill be attending since I don't live far away. Waitlisted funding is normal there for their first admit list, so I'm not too worried. I wasn't assigned the POI I expected though. Still, a relief. Congrats! First of many I'm sure. At very least, I hope they know that they have an uphill battle if they don't offer you funding. Any idea why you didn't get the POI you were expecting? Neither of my schools have even mentioned my POI; I figured that the "assignment" would happen after we met in person, but maybe that's just me. 32 minutes ago, surprise_quiche said: @E-P Same here with Madison, I already expected this one. Congrats on MSU! I'm glad I have good company in the Madison reject pile. Do you have other schools you're waiting on, or have you gotten any other acceptances? sriracha18 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surprise_quiche Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 @E-P Northwestern's my last one, and I'm waiting on funding for Milwaukee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitmanifesto Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 @E-P I spoke to the union rep and she said its probably because I was suggested for one of the fellowships, since all they're applicants are accepted with funding. Her and her partner didn't know about their funding until about the time of the visit. It's just because Wayne State sends out their acceptances much earlier than other departments, probably because they get their first acceptances snatched up by the other Michigan system schools. Downside of not having the name in the title. My assigned adviser is from Purdue as well, so maybe that's why he wanted me, plus my POI was in her first year at the program, so she might not be allowed an advisee until next year. Thats how Purdue works, you have to have a Grad number first. I'm still waiting for NU and UIC. If I'm accepted to both that will be a very hard choice. I like the profs at UIC much more, but my partner is at NU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishouldbewriting Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 3 hours ago, E-P said: Okay! Two more updates: Rejection from Madison, acceptance at MSU (Information & Media). Now just waiting for the RTF department at UT to make decisions. The real question is: MSU and Purdue have about the same "welcome weekend" dates (MSU is Thursday-Saturday, Purdue Friday-Sunday). Do you think either school has alternative dates for people who can't make it because they're going to the other school? Congratulations on MSU! Between the two schools, which welcome weekend do you think you would rather go to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shay825 Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 Congrats to whomever got the UMD-College Park Rhetoric acceptance. I'm still holding my breath for word on the PR & Strategic Comms acceptances . sriracha18 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sriracha18 Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 (edited) Got the no from Madison today (on the ride from the church to the graveyard at my grandpa's funeral ?). It was a kind email from the POI I interviewed with who said they were impressed with my app but went with applicants with more compatible research (so I guess they were not that impressed lol). Hope the first day of February was nicer to y'all. I really want to remain positive, though! I'm trying to remind myself it's early in the process & that I'm only an undergrad & PhD programs are wild. Edited February 1, 2018 by sriracha18 surprise_quiche 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surprise_quiche Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 @sriracha18 I'm so sorry about your grandpa and Madison. You're right, this is just the beginning of your journey, and whatever comes next you'll be ready for. Sending positive vibes your way! sriracha18 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishouldbewriting Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 2 hours ago, sriracha18 said: Got the no from Madison today (on the ride from the church to the graveyard at my grandpa's funeral ?). It was a kind email from the POI I interviewed with who said they were impressed with my app but went with applicants with more compatible research (so I guess they were not that impressed lol). Hope the first day of February was nicer to y'all. I really want to remain positive, though! I'm trying to remind myself it's early in the process & that I'm only an undergrad & PhD programs are wild. My condolences for you and your family. Also, don't let it get you down! It is still very early on in the process. I'm sure that something will end up sticking. What other programs are you waiting on? sriracha18 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deshypothequiez Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 Is anyone else going to the NU MTS campus visit? I'm curious to know what you've been told about the schedule/logistics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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