I am planning to apply again in the Fall if I don't get in this year, but I was just really hoping not to have to do that. This is already my 2nd time (after a shot-in-the-dark 1st time) applying to doctoral programs, I went back for my Masters, and now I've tried again. My husband and I are at a point where we'd both be looking for work if I don't get in, and it just makes sense to move now if we're going to move. But anyway... I guess it's not really up to me what happens anymore. I just need to accept whatever comes.
GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE TODAY!! Hopefully you will all get the news you've been waiting for!
Yes, my profs at my masters program told me that because a lot of people with offers wait until today, us people on the waitlist may here on today or shortly thereafter. This was confirmed by my contacts w/ the profs at the schools I am on the waitlist for. bleeeaahh!!! but on the other hand, just because you don't hear something today doesn't mean it's actually over!!!!!
That's a comfort for a few more hours~!Yes, my profs at my masters program told me that because a lot of people with offers wait until today, us people on the waitlist may here on today or shortly thereafter. This was confirmed by my contacts w/ the profs at the schools I am on the waitlist for. bleeeaahh!!! but on the other hand, just because you don't hear something today doesn't mean it's actually over!!!!!
so I accepted my #2 and only offer - great school, awful location
Got rejected by the school I was waiting for
But as a note for some of you still waiting... the director of my program said she was going to have our cohort set by Saturday because they are still waiting on one more to decide, so yes - it is VERY possible you hear still tomorrow or early next week too.
Good luck to you all!
Well I found out today that I did not get into 2 out of my 3 remaining waitlist schools. But last night, I got an email from one school saying that there is ONE spot left, and there is a 3-way tie (between me & 2 other ppl) on who to give it to! The faculty are meeting on weds to decide who will be admitted. This is just insane!!! I really want to be admitted, but at the same time I have given up all hope. I cried hysterically today knowing that the dream is probably over, and I'm going to have to relive this hell all over again next year! Hope others had better luck - but judging from the lack of posts on here I'm doubtful of that
I don't know it's so weird!! I think part of it may be bc the interview day was cancelled due to snow, so we had phone interviews and everyone talked to diff ppl, so there must've been a difference in opinion. She asked me to send her an email reiterating my research interests and how flexible I'm willing to be - I guess in case I need to work with someone that's not my original top choices. Honestly I don't even care at this point as long as I get in!! It just seems highly strange at this point and I am not holding out too much hope. :/
Well I found out today that I did not get into 2 out of my 3 remaining waitlist schools. But last night, I got an email from one school saying that there is ONE spot left, and there is a 3-way tie (between me & 2 other ppl) on who to give it to! The faculty are meeting on weds to decide who will be admitted. This is just insane!!! I really want to be admitted, but at the same time I have given up all hope. I cried hysterically today knowing that the dream is probably over, and I'm going to have to relive this hell all over again next year! Hope others had better luck - but judging from the lack of posts on here I'm doubtful of that
Well I found out today that I did not get into 2 out of my 3 remaining waitlist schools. But last night, I got an email from one school saying that there is ONE spot left, and there is a 3-way tie (between me & 2 other ppl) on who to give it to! The faculty are meeting on weds to decide who will be admitted. This is just insane!!! I really want to be admitted, but at the same time I have given up all hope. I cried hysterically today knowing that the dream is probably over, and I'm going to have to relive this hell all over again next year! Hope others had better luck - but judging from the lack of posts on here I'm doubtful of that
thanks for the support guys!!! i'll let you know.. if not, see you next year
Ugh horrible!! I was just sitting here depressed, and then I got an email saying that the DCT is sick so there's going to be a delay in hearing back now... My god!! I mean just put me out of my misery already people! This is so horrible. Thanks fir your support though, it means a lot to me
Ugh horrible!! I was just sitting here depressed, and then I got an email saying that the DCT is sick so there's going to be a delay in hearing back now... My god!! I mean just put me out of my misery already people! This is so horrible. Thanks fir your support though, it means a lot to me
Obviously, this was very upsetting news. In some ways, though, I have actually begun to feel better than I have in months. I was on the waitlist at 4 schools, and while I still can't believe that NOTHING panned out, it was horrible waiting for all those months, not knowing what was going on with my life. I had good days and bad days, but probably more bad than good! Now at least I know that I need to start mobilizing myself again.Hey guys... So I did end up hearing back about a week and a half ago - saying that unfortunately, I was not chosen
Never to be deterred once I set my mind on something, I am planning to apply again in the fall. So, if anyone else on here didn't get in, maybe I'll see you back here again! lol I am graduating with my Masters in Counseling this coming week, so I planning to look for work as a therapist for this year while I reapply. It's weird because I haven't even been able to give myself credit for that, because I've been so worked up about all this stupid doctoral program ****! So I am trying to just enjoy the moment.
Good luck to everyone in whatever path you end up taking, and thanks again for the support. Even though this virtual world of meeting people is odd, it is also very helpful!
). Try not to let it get to you, and it seems that you're going in the right direction. Make the best of your plan and put everything into it. If you start focusing on the negatives of your current situation, they will weigh you down and help craft you into the bitter advanced graduate student that many of us come to be in our advanced years sooner than need be . . . and well before you are even admitted, which will make your studies a helluva long trip. You don't want to be burned out on grad school before you get started or shortly after. It happens to many folks as is without working at it.
