jelris Posted January 23, 2018 Posted January 23, 2018 @Warelin That's useful to know! I kept wondering what sorts of outcomes are possible and what sort of yield is probable after something like an on campus interview weekend.
a_sort_of_fractious_angel Posted January 24, 2018 Posted January 24, 2018 HALP! Just checked my Temple portal and I AM CONFUSED AF. A few days ago, it said "Application Status: Complete; Decision: Under Dept Review (or something close to that)." Today, it says, "Application Status: Decision Made; Decision: University Acceptance." No emails/calls from the department - any clue what this means? I'm thrilled it's a sign of life (wahoo!) and I'm hopeful it is Very, Very Good News - however, I realize it could mean that, like, I've passed through the grad school hope and am now onto departmental hoops, so I'm Extremely Cautious. If it helps - apps were due 12/14, app was listed as complete/under review on like 1/16 (which is why I don't think this is actually an acceptance of any kind.) Any thoughts are welcome - I have a friend in their program currently but I'm too scared to reach out to him, hahahaha ... ahhhahaha ... AHHHHH .. I WAS COUNTING ON THIS BEING STRAIGHTFORWARD AND I PLAYED MYSELF. FreakyFoucault and punctilious 1 1
FreakyFoucault Posted January 24, 2018 Posted January 24, 2018 5 minutes ago, a_sort_of_fractious_angel said: Today, it says, "Application Status: Decision Made; Decision: University Acceptance." I believe our learned friend @Warelin has mentioned that OSU, in the past, has updated its portal, which is applicant-visible, to reflect acceptances before sending out notifications via e-mail or phone or what-have-you. So it could be good news! I'm superstitious, so I'll hold off on the congrats lest I jinx things, but this put a smile on my face!
FreakyFoucault Posted January 24, 2018 Posted January 24, 2018 10 minutes ago, a_sort_of_fractious_angel said: AND I PLAYED MYSELF. Can't resist: Self-shellacked! (or maybe not o.0 ?)
punctilious Posted January 24, 2018 Posted January 24, 2018 38 minutes ago, a_sort_of_fractious_angel said: HALP! Just checked my Temple portal and I AM CONFUSED AF. A few days ago, it said "Application Status: Complete; Decision: Under Dept Review (or something close to that)." Today, it says, "Application Status: Decision Made; Decision: University Acceptance." No emails/calls from the department - any clue what this means? I'm thrilled it's a sign of life (wahoo!) and I'm hopeful it is Very, Very Good News - however, I realize it could mean that, like, I've passed through the grad school hope and am now onto departmental hoops, so I'm Extremely Cautious. If it helps - apps were due 12/14, app was listed as complete/under review on like 1/16 (which is why I don't think this is actually an acceptance of any kind.) Any thoughts are welcome - I have a friend in their program currently but I'm too scared to reach out to him, hahahaha ... ahhhahaha ... AHHHHH .. I WAS COUNTING ON THIS BEING STRAIGHTFORWARD AND I PLAYED MYSELF. That certainly sounds like an acceptance to me!
WildeThing Posted January 24, 2018 Posted January 24, 2018 40 minutes ago, a_sort_of_fractious_angel said: HALP! Just checked my Temple portal and I AM CONFUSED AF. A few days ago, it said "Application Status: Complete; Decision: Under Dept Review (or something close to that)." Today, it says, "Application Status: Decision Made; Decision: University Acceptance." No emails/calls from the department - any clue what this means? I'm thrilled it's a sign of life (wahoo!) and I'm hopeful it is Very, Very Good News - however, I realize it could mean that, like, I've passed through the grad school hope and am now onto departmental hoops, so I'm Extremely Cautious. If it helps - apps were due 12/14, app was listed as complete/under review on like 1/16 (which is why I don't think this is actually an acceptance of any kind.) Any thoughts are welcome - I have a friend in their program currently but I'm too scared to reach out to him, hahahaha ... ahhhahaha ... AHHHHH .. I WAS COUNTING ON THIS BEING STRAIGHTFORWARD AND I PLAYED MYSELF. Sounds like an acceptance! Congrats!
a_sort_of_fractious_angel Posted January 24, 2018 Posted January 24, 2018 (edited) 34 minutes ago, FreakyFoucault said: Can't resist: Self-shellacked! (or maybe not o.0 ?) True story - I read it and was like "either I'm accepted or I'm about to offer @FreakyFoucault a damn good shellack." Also - thanks for the positive thinking! And your interpretation,@punctilious! And thanks @WildeThing!! I'll keep ya'll looped - gonna be a long 24 hours. Edited January 24, 2018 by a_sort_of_fractious_angel
FreakyFoucault Posted January 24, 2018 Posted January 24, 2018 3 minutes ago, a_sort_of_fractious_angel said: "either I'm accepted or I'm about to offer @FreakyFoucault a damn good shellack." I'm hoping for the former (which I think is what happened), but you know I can't resist a good shellacking...
mk-8 Posted January 24, 2018 Posted January 24, 2018 I too am treating this as an acceptance @a_sort_of_fractious_angel! Congrats! You’re so deserving; you’ve been such a big help to so many this application cycle (like me). FreakyFoucault 1
clinamen Posted January 24, 2018 Posted January 24, 2018 1 hour ago, a_sort_of_fractious_angel said: HALP! Just checked my Temple portal and I AM CONFUSED AF. A few days ago, it said "Application Status: Complete; Decision: Under Dept Review (or something close to that)." Today, it says, "Application Status: Decision Made; Decision: University Acceptance." No emails/calls from the department - any clue what this means? I'm thrilled it's a sign of life (wahoo!) and I'm hopeful it is Very, Very Good News - however, I realize it could mean that, like, I've passed through the grad school hope and am now onto departmental hoops, so I'm Extremely Cautious. If it helps - apps were due 12/14, app was listed as complete/under review on like 1/16 (which is why I don't think this is actually an acceptance of any kind.) Any thoughts are welcome - I have a friend in their program currently but I'm too scared to reach out to him, hahahaha ... ahhhahaha ... AHHHHH .. I WAS COUNTING ON THIS BEING STRAIGHTFORWARD AND I PLAYED MYSELF. I feel like this has to be an acceptance because I applied to Temple as well but my application status says "Complete Ready for Review" -- So, congratulations!! So exciting! I wonder if I should take this as an implied rejection or hang on to hope..
Yanaka Posted January 24, 2018 Posted January 24, 2018 No jinxing, no jinxing.... Congra.... No jinxing....
a_sort_of_fractious_angel Posted January 24, 2018 Posted January 24, 2018 (edited) 39 minutes ago, mk-8 said: I too am treating this as an acceptance @a_sort_of_fractious_angel! Congrats! You’re so deserving; you’ve been such a big help to so many this application cycle (like me). Thank you! Happy to help I'm excited to see where you get in and what your future work looks like! 28 minutes ago, clinamen said: I feel like this has to be an acceptance because I applied to Temple as well but my application status says "Complete Ready for Review" -- So, congratulations!! So exciting! I wonder if I should take this as an implied rejection or hang on to hope.. Bless you - I really appreciate you sharing that. I would not give up hope at all - my friend who is currently there mentioned them taking some time getting acceptances out (I don't think they do a mass-drop kind of thing.) If what I have is an acceptance, I'll try and figure out as much as I can and I'll let you know. 23 minutes ago, Yanaka said: No jinxing, no jinxing.... Congra.... No jinxing.... Bahaha, th ... an .... k .... ummm. Thank. (Not thanks, not yet.) Edited January 24, 2018 by a_sort_of_fractious_angel
clinamen Posted January 24, 2018 Posted January 24, 2018 3 minutes ago, a_sort_of_fractious_angel said: Bless you - I really appreciate you sharing that. I would not - my friend who is currently there mentioned them taking some time getting acceptances out (I don't know if they do a mass-drop kind of thing). If what I have is an acceptance, I'll try and figure out as much as I can and I'll let you know. I did some research on the results page and in the forums and it looks like this is without a doubt an acceptance, so no need to doubt it or worry about jinxing it. You're definitely in!! I'll keep my fingers crossed, and thank you in advance for any info :), and CONGRATS!!!
a_sort_of_fractious_angel Posted January 24, 2018 Posted January 24, 2018 2 minutes ago, clinamen said: I did some research on the results page and in the forums and it looks like this is without a doubt an acceptance, so no need to doubt it or worry about jinxing it. You're definitely in!! I'll keep my fingers crossed, and thank you in advance for any info :), and CONGRATS!!! Thank you! I will definitely keep you in the loop - as soon as I hear something from someone, I'll email my friend and do some recon MAYBE WE CAN BE COHORT BUDDIES! clinamen 1
clinamen Posted January 24, 2018 Posted January 24, 2018 3 minutes ago, a_sort_of_fractious_angel said: Thank you! I will definitely keep you in the loop - as soon as I hear something from someone, I'll email my friend and do some recon MAYBE WE CAN BE COHORT BUDDIES! Thank you so much! Congrats again and OMG YES PLEASE! crossing my fingers so hard!!
FreakyFoucault Posted January 24, 2018 Posted January 24, 2018 I GOT ACCEPTED TO OSU!!! I knew my Home state wouldn't let me down!! Cannot breathe need help!! snickus, EspritHabile, kitcassidance and 14 others 8 9
Yanaka Posted January 24, 2018 Posted January 24, 2018 3 minutes ago, FreakyFoucault said: I GOT ACCEPTED TO OSU!!! I knew my Home state wouldn't let me down!! Cannot breathe need help!! Awwww, congratulations We have a Grad Café alumni who got into OSU last here, please get in touch with him whomever accepts their offer because that person (Old Bill on the forum) is just great. Super helpful and positive.
FreakyFoucault Posted January 24, 2018 Posted January 24, 2018 5 minutes ago, Yanaka said: Awwww, congratulations We have a Grad Café alumni who got into OSU last here, please get in touch with him whomever accepts their offer because that person (Old Bill on the forum) is just great. Super helpful and positive. Thank you so much @Yanaka! I totally agree, Old Bill is a boss. His past posts here were a huge help in just about every stage of the app process.
JustPoesieAlong Posted January 24, 2018 Posted January 24, 2018 @FreakyFoucault CONGRATS!!! I'm so happy to hear this! My status still says pending. Fingers still crossed, but hope is dwindling...
a_sort_of_fractious_angel Posted January 24, 2018 Posted January 24, 2018 11 minutes ago, FreakyFoucault said: I GOT ACCEPTED TO OSU!!! I knew my Home state wouldn't let me down!! Cannot breathe need help!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! WOO!!!
FreakyFoucault Posted January 24, 2018 Posted January 24, 2018 @JustPoesieAlong, I'm crossing my fingers for you!
FreakyFoucault Posted January 24, 2018 Posted January 24, 2018 3 minutes ago, a_sort_of_fractious_angel said: CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! WOO!!! Thank you, thank you! <3 <3
mk-8 Posted January 24, 2018 Posted January 24, 2018 15 minutes ago, FreakyFoucault said: I GOT ACCEPTED TO OSU!!! I knew my Home state wouldn't let me down!! Cannot breathe need help!! Congrats! Sending good OSU vibes to all the others waiting for news!
a_sort_of_fractious_angel Posted January 24, 2018 Posted January 24, 2018 3 minutes ago, FreakyFoucault said: Thank you, thank you! <3 <3 If you have an opportunity to take a class with Jim Phelan (i.e. if narrative theory fits anywhere in your wheelhouse) DO IT! He co-led the 2015 Project Narrative and he is SO COOL! And so smart! And just all-around a great guy. Angus Fletcher was the other faculty member that year - he's also wonderful and brilliant and fantastic AND THIS IS JUST SO EXCITING FOR YOU!
Warelin Posted January 24, 2018 Posted January 24, 2018 17 minutes ago, FreakyFoucault said: I GOT ACCEPTED TO OSU!!! I knew my Home state wouldn't let me down!! Cannot breathe need help!! Congrats!! Unfortunately, Old Bill retired in August from the forums.
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