Graduate School 2: The Waiting-ing

[tehuti]

I completed and submitted my application for the PhD program at UMass tonight. It's an online application now, which made things quicker. Also, since this is my second application to the program, my first one is still on file. This means I don't have to run around collecting transcripts again. Plus, my previous letters of recommendation are still on file, so when the three new ones come in, I'll have six total. That can't hurt.

The website claims that decisions are made six to eight weeks after the deadline, which would mean sometime in February. However, I know from experience that I'm not likely to hear anything until after spring break. And now the waiting begins again...

Comments

[coralsdance.livejournal.com]

My exposure to you is extremely limited, but I doubt not your success. Good luck!

[perseph12.livejournal.com]

Congratulations on your application :).

If the waiting game sucks, just follow Homer Simpson's advice and play Hungry Hungry Hippos!

[thevirtualjim.livejournal.com]

which PhD program? and good luck!

[tehuti.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I am applying to the history program at UMass again. Our program requires Master's students to reapply when they are ready for the PhD. I am one of two students in my cohort that plan to finish on time. So that's good, I hope. :-)

[thevirtualjim.livejournal.com]

Nice. again, good luck :)

[lil-laurel.livejournal.com]

fingers & toes crossed for you Mr Brilliant Scholar!