2012 Rejections
Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2012 9:34 pm
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Rejected from Virginia astro on 1/21
Rejected from Virginia astro on 1/21
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Like they'll say anything else. It's probably more discouraging if they said that the applicant pool was subpar, but they rejected you anyway.mrrsnhtl wrote:Rejected from;
- Virginia Astro
- Illinois U-C Astro
both mentioning how competitive the applicant pool was, which as they say is the best pool within past years, so they regretfully rejected good students whom they would give offer in previous years.
No offense, but you're kind of a dick.kangaroo wrote:Like they'll say anything else. It's probably more discouraging if they said that the applicant pool was subpar, but they rejected you anyway.mrrsnhtl wrote:Rejected from;
- Virginia Astro
- Illinois U-C Astro
both mentioning how competitive the applicant pool was, which as they say is the best pool within past years, so they regretfully rejected good students whom they would give offer in previous years.
No offense taken, I understand that I can be seen as very direct, but that's just the way I am. I'm as harsh on myself as I am with everyone. Someone has to say the un-PC stuff when the PC is not needed.ultraballer2000 wrote:No offense, but you're kind of a dick.kangaroo wrote:Like they'll say anything else. It's probably more discouraging if they said that the applicant pool was subpar, but they rejected you anyway.mrrsnhtl wrote:Rejected from;
- Virginia Astro
- Illinois U-C Astro
both mentioning how competitive the applicant pool was, which as they say is the best pool within past years, so they regretfully rejected good students whom they would give offer in previous years.
I think they say that every year. Look at the comments here:mrrsnhtl wrote:I didn't get the point. Why would they say "it was the best pool since this much years" if it isn't so indeed?
It's called a white lie: soothes hurt egos.mrrsnhtl wrote:I didn't get the point. Why would they say "it was the best pool since this much years" if it isn't so indeed?
Just because they said it last year doesn't necessarily mean it wasn't true then and isn't true again this year. If their stature is increasing they will be drawing a stronger pool of applicants each year. Or maybe they're lying dicks. Oh well.wiak2 wrote:I think they say that every year. Look at the comments here:mrrsnhtl wrote:I didn't get the point. Why would they say "it was the best pool since this much years" if it isn't so indeed?
http://thegradcafe.com/survey/index.php ... &t=a&pp=25
Being "very direct" is not really a good thing. There is something admirable for not dressing things up and misrepresenting the truth, but one doesn't have to communicate exactly what one is thinking all the time. Even if the thoughts are true, sometimes a filter between one's thoughts and one's words is recommended.kangaroo wrote:
No offense taken, I understand that I can be seen as very direct, but that's just the way I am. I'm as harsh on myself as I am with everyone. Someone has to say the un-PC stuff when the PC is not needed.
Someone does, and his name is Negru. He's actually got it down to a science, so just leave it to him.kangaroo wrote: No offense taken, I understand that I can be seen as very direct, but that's just the way I am. I'm as harsh on myself as I am with everyone. Someone has to say the un-PC stuff when the PC is not needed.
Perhaps, but dissent has its role in challenging the reasoning capabilities of individuals, by critically analyzing and re-examining their assumptions and logical flow which lead up to them. I'm not saying that everyone should be thrown to a rotting stew of Hell, but we are not in Teletubby land either. And you can look at me as a counterpart to you to create the balance and tension needed in intellectual discourse. As long as I'm not infringing on the individuality of other people, I think my aired opinions fall within the acceptable range of civility and tolerance.TakeruK wrote:Being "very direct" is not really a good thing. There is something admirable for not dressing things up and misrepresenting the truth, but one doesn't have to communicate exactly what one is thinking all the time. Even if the thoughts are true, sometimes a filter between one's thoughts and one's words is recommended.kangaroo wrote:
No offense taken, I understand that I can be seen as very direct, but that's just the way I am. I'm as harsh on myself as I am with everyone. Someone has to say the un-PC stuff when the PC is not needed.
Well, say hi to me.midwestphysics wrote:Someone does, and his name is Negru. He's actually got it down to a science, so just leave it to him.kangaroo wrote: No offense taken, I understand that I can be seen as very direct, but that's just the way I am. I'm as harsh on myself as I am with everyone. Someone has to say the un-PC stuff when the PC is not needed.
It might have been the economy. Applications to a lot of astro programs jumped up after the 2008 economic crisis.asdfuogh wrote:The applicant pool isn't necessarily getting "better" but probably *** like the Flynn Effect makes it SEEM like it is. In any case, I'm sure it's a lie. :/ Rejected from University of Wisconsin-Madison on Chinese New Year's, that's not a good sign.
This Grandmaster needs no teaching.negru wrote:And what is this? A young apprentice?
Ah, while at first I'm sure some thought you two would be fast friends it's now clear............... There can only be one!kangaroo wrote:This Grandmaster needs no teaching.negru wrote:And what is this? A young apprentice?
Yes, it's like the Republican primaries. They will self-destruct from all the in-fighting.midwestphysics wrote:Ah, while at first I'm sure some thought you two would be fast friends it's now clear............... There can only be one!
Same here..holycow wrote:rejected from UW madison, notified by email
It's still really early in the process and these people are really busy this time of year. Just be patient.asdfuogh wrote:Yeah, actually, anyone got some history on the percentages of rejections via bugging them? :/ I'm anxious, but I'm scared to bug for that reason..
I think that's primarily because of online applications and the Common App; one can apply to a dozen schools with the effort it might have taken to apply to just a few on paper.InquilineKea wrote:Meanwhile, undergrad colleges have gotten far more applications for some reason. Acceptance rates are now at like 5-6% for the top Ivy League schools - down from over 10% barely half a decade ago.
According to GradCafe, they have been using the "enthusiasm for science" rejection form letter since at least 2010 now, lol.AriAstronomer wrote:Got the exact same reply upon inquiry to Berkeley Astro.
Can't agree more. I just want to say "waiting is horrible. Rejection is better." Well, it looks like both Caltech and Princeton has sent out most of their offers, therefore at least rejections from Princeton will come soon, may be next Monday (according to last year, they sent out their offers and rejections at the same time, I don't know why they did not do the same thing this year since most of their offers are out). However, it seems Caltech will delay official rejections to March according to last year. Harvard is hard to tell right now, although last year they sent out all their offers on 2/17, not sure about this year, and the worst part is Harvard never send out any rejection via email, always snail mail and you have to wait until mid-March to get it. So for those of you who are still waiting for top ones(including myself), the only hope could be either MIT or Chicago since they do accept people in waves (Berkeley is crazy this year, 800+ applicant). Just hang on there for one more week!asdfuogh wrote:Do colleges usually send rejection mail via snail mail? Or has there been an ongoing trend of e-mail rejections? :/ The waiting in the unknown is most annoying. Grr.
I emailed Harvard last week about the status of their admission decisions, and this is what they wrote:hyc34 wrote:Can't agree more. I just want to say "waiting is horrible. Rejection is better." Well, it looks like both Caltech and Princeton has sent out most of their offers, therefore at least rejections from Princeton will come soon, may be next Monday (according to last year, they sent out their offers and rejections at the same time, I don't know why they did not do the same thing this year since most of their offers are out). However, it seems Caltech will delay official rejections to March according to last year. Harvard is hard to tell right now, although last year they sent out all their offers on 2/17, not sure about this year, and the worst part is Harvard never send out any rejection via email, always snail mail and you have to wait until mid-March to get it. So for those of you who are still waiting for top ones(including myself), the only hope could be either MIT or Chicago since they do accept people in waves (Berkeley is crazy this year, 800+ applicant). Just hang on there for one more week!
Hang in there, it's only mid-february, second week in March is the end of admission season. The first pass through at most schools is all that's been divvied out, as those students who were accepted into every top 10 school start to become apparent, another set of acceptances will go out. Some schools don't even have their budget finalized yet, so they can't send out acceptances/rejections to everyone, just a subset on either end.hyc34 wrote:
"I understand that some offers have been given out, and I was wondering if there would be any more offers extended, or was that the final wave?"
A bit vague, but I think it means there should be another acceptance wave.
Me too. I got a fellowship from the Astronomy department. I think it is quite strange.GeorgeThe4th wrote:Chicago 2/18 via email