econliker Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 I am having some major impostor syndrome feelings today. I got an offer from a top 10 (top 5-7?) department a couple of weeks ago and it was a dream come true. Their stronger fields happen to match the fields I’m interested in. However, because I have not heard back from other similarly ranked programs (today seems like IR from Princeton and Columbia), I feel like this was all a fluke. I’m feeling anxious that someone made a mistake and overestimated my profile and I’m not really fit for a top 10 school. Even though I most likely wouldn’t accept other offers over the one I already have, I still find myself craving some sort of validation. Sorry for the rant, just needed to vent a little I'm sure it's a real tragedy to have an acceptance to a top 10 program... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wahasky Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 I am having some major impostor syndrome feelings today. I got an offer from a top 10 (top 5-7?) department a couple of weeks ago and it was a dream come true. Their stronger fields happen to match the fields I’m interested in. However, because I have not heard back from other similarly ranked programs (today seems like IR from Princeton and Columbia), I feel like this was all a fluke. I’m feeling anxious that someone made a mistake and overestimated my profile and I’m not really fit for a top 10 school. Even though I most likely wouldn’t accept other offers over the one I already have, I still find myself craving some sort of validation. Sorry for the rant, just needed to vent a little If you got an offer, it's because they think you have what it takes. Still, I feel you, it's hard to shake this anxiety... I had an interview at a top 25 program this week but I feel sure I'm not going to get an offer. I did not receive an offer from Georgetown today, which should be one of the less competitive programs I applied to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnacksHarrison Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 I am having some major impostor syndrome feelings today. I got an offer from a top 10 (top 5-7?) department a couple of weeks ago and it was a dream come true. Their stronger fields happen to match the fields I’m interested in. However, because I have not heard back from other similarly ranked programs (today seems like IR from Princeton and Columbia), I feel like this was all a fluke. I’m feeling anxious that someone made a mistake and overestimated my profile and I’m not really fit for a top 10 school. Even though I most likely wouldn’t accept other offers over the one I already have, I still find myself craving some sort of validation. Sorry for the rant, just needed to vent a little LMAO dude. Take the top 10 (maybe top 5?) offer and run! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toomuchcoffee Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 So anyone knows what's going on if UChicago Econ Dept has not given me results on my app? Same boat here. Also applied to Booth, maybe that's why they are taking so long?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hallowedelegy Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 On UChicago Econ, I'm not sure why they haven't given either of you a response since they did post a bunch of decisions already. Perhaps you're on the "long" list after the people who are officially waitlisted, i.e. in the case that they didn't waitlist enough people, then they may offer admissions to more people. Same boat here. Also applied to Booth, maybe that's why they are taking so long?? On Booth, I'm interviewing with the Finance PhD program this week, so I'm not sure your application to Booth is the reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toomuchcoffee Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 (edited) On UChicago Econ, I'm not sure why they haven't given either of you a response since they did post a bunch of decisions already. Perhaps you're on the "long" list after the people who are officially waitlisted, i.e. in the case that they didn't waitlist enough people, then they may offer admissions to more people. Thanks for the info! Edit b/c I thought you said there had been admits to Booth Econ Edited February 17, 2021 by toomuchcoffee correction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEconGuy10 Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 Duke seems to have released their first round of decisions. It's my dream school and I haven't received anything, so I'm assuming ir/waitlist. Still waiting for a single acceptance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BostonFarmer Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 Duke seems to have released their first round of decisions. It's my dream school and I haven't received anything, so I'm assuming ir/waitlist. Still waiting for a single acceptance! me too. 0a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
econliker Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 Duke seems to have released their first round of decisions. It's my dream school and I haven't received anything, so I'm assuming ir/waitlist. Still waiting for a single acceptance! I didn't apply to Duke, but there seem to be very few acceptances on Gradcafe (the 3 posted today, I think the earlier ones were trolls) so I wouldn't assume IR yet. Keep the faith and good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
econra Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 Is that MSU acceptance a troll or for real? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hallowedelegy Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 Thanks for the info! Edit b/c I thought you said there had been admits to Booth Econ Apologies; I don't know if there are admits or not to Booth Econ, but presumably the Econ program shouldn't be behind the Finance program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtj Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 Is that MSU acceptance a troll or for real? I am the MSU acceptance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therealslimkt Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 Why are there so many acceptances to princeton on GC? its practically more than a Princeton cohort size... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monster007 Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 Why are there so many acceptances to princeton on GC? its practically more than a Princeton cohort size... Isn't the usual approach #offers > #cohort? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
econra Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 Oh congrats! Can you share details? Date of submission, gre and stuff? And is there any update on the portal? I am the MSU acceptance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyTwombly Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 Not that it really matters, but I think there were many "fake" Princeton posts this afternoon/evening. All of the ones on GC after the MSU acceptance came in rapid succession with few details or notes. I'm interpreting Princeton as an IR/WL at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDeadFlagBlue Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 Accepted by Duke (apparently in the 1st round, which makes sense given my funding package). This is an absurd outcome for me and demonstrates the randomness of the process. I have not gone on gradcafe in 5 days but, from what I can gather, I am probably on a path to being rejected like a dog from lots of schools that would ordinarily be my targets (UCSD, UCLA, Cornell, Davis). I feel this way because Duke is the only school I've heard from in the past week. Making things more absurd is the fact that I only applied to Duke because it was suggested by a letter writer and I do not recall anything about applying to Duke, it wasn't noteworthy to me. I honestly would routinely forget that I applied there (probably says more about the number of schools that I applied to). I'm very happy with this though! Good luck to the rest of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
econra Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 Accepted by Duke (apparently in the 1st round, which makes sense given my funding package). This is an absurd outcome for me and demonstrates the randomness of the process. I have not gone on gradcafe in 5 days but, from what I can gather, I am probably on a path to being rejected like a dog from lots of schools that would ordinarily be my targets (UCSD, UCLA, Cornell, Davis). Making things more absurd is the fact that I only applied to Duke because it was suggested by a letter writer. Your letter writer might have personal contacts in adcom to push your application. Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
econliker Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 Accepted by Duke (apparently in the 1st round, which makes sense given my funding package). This is an absurd outcome for me and demonstrates the randomness of the process. I have not gone on gradcafe in 5 days but, from what I can gather, I am probably on a path to being rejected like a dog from lots of schools that would ordinarily be my targets (UCSD, UCLA, Cornell, Davis). I feel this way because Duke is the only school I've heard from in the past week. Making things more absurd is the fact that I only applied to Duke because it was suggested by a letter writer and I do not recall anything about applying to Duke, it wasn't noteworthy to me. I honestly would routinely forget that I applied there (probably says more about the number of schools that I applied to). I'm very happy with this though! Good luck to the rest of you! Congratulations!! What makes you think it's the 1st round? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puffskein Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 Seems like Wisconsin-Madison has sent out some offers too, but so far the posters on GC are all Americans. Any ideas whether they are doing this separately for Americans and internationals? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlgoa2 Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 Saw a bunch of Georgetown acceptances on GC. Should I assume a rejection if I haven't heard anything? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amberduck Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 Saw a bunch of Georgetown acceptances on GC. Should I assume a rejection if I haven't heard anything? Me too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuanJuDe Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 (edited) to posts above mentioning not having results from chicago and currently waiting booth as well, i don't think booth is collaborating with the dept so probably not the case. Edited February 18, 2021 by QuanJuDe forget to reply with quote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BostonFarmer Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 to posts above mentioning not having results from chicago and currently waiting booth as well, i don't think booth is collaborating with the dept so probably not the case. I like your name -- it smells good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evonomist294 Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 Any news on minnesota waitlist? They refused to tell me anything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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