Re: Fall 2020 Sweat Thread
Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2020 9:51 pm
for current and prospective graduate students in mathematics
https://mathematicsgre.com/
I go to CUNY Hunter college as an undergrad. The CUNY system is crazy today because our governor just announced our classes will be online. You should Probably expect some sort of delay over the next few days because the schools have a lot to deal with right now. Although I’m not at the Graduate Center, I think all CUNYs are probably struggling to adjust.
Just email the grad coordinator Ara about your app status. He is a nice guy and he will tell you what your status is.hermy448 wrote: ↑Wed Mar 11, 2020 10:17 pmI go to CUNY Hunter college as an undergrad. The CUNY system is crazy today because our governor just announced our classes will be online. You should Probably expect some sort of delay over the next few days because the schools have a lot to deal with right now. Although I’m not at the Graduate Center, I think all CUNYs are probably struggling to adjust.
What kind of delay?chrisps1992 wrote: ↑Wed Mar 11, 2020 10:05 pmI seriously doubt it. But I am worried about the delay it will cause.
Well I am just speculating, but I feel like all of this must cause some sort of delay. My biggest fear is that it will cause some schools to push decisions past April 15. But then again, you might be right and they just decide to reject everyone on waitlists in order to keep the April 15 deadlineEricAndre wrote: ↑Wed Mar 11, 2020 10:27 pmWhat kind of delay?chrisps1992 wrote: ↑Wed Mar 11, 2020 10:05 pmI seriously doubt it. But I am worried about the delay it will cause.
I really hope that does not happen....chrisps1992 wrote: ↑Wed Mar 11, 2020 10:32 pmWell I am just speculating, but I feel like all of this must cause some sort of delay. My biggest fear is that it will cause some schools to push decisions past April 15. But then again, you might be right and they just decide to reject everyone on waitlists in order to keep the April 15 deadlineEricAndre wrote: ↑Wed Mar 11, 2020 10:27 pmWhat kind of delay?chrisps1992 wrote: ↑Wed Mar 11, 2020 10:05 pm
I seriously doubt it. But I am worried about the delay it will cause.
Which airline did you use? Most airlines will let you cancel without paying a fee, and they will give you a travel voucher for the full amount. At least for United and American Airlines, you don't have to immediately re-book the flight; you can hold onto the voucher until you have new travel plans (though the voucher will expire eventually).analysister wrote: ↑Wed Mar 11, 2020 9:48 pmThe change fee is just to switch the flight. That would be a wonderful option if I had any other foreseeable travel. Unfortunately, at this time I do not. But I will definitely try to call the hotel. Thank you for the advice.CoronalRain wrote: ↑Wed Mar 11, 2020 9:33 pmYou should be able to get the airfare back for no charge. I know that American Airlines and United are waiving their usual $200+ change fee for at least the month of March, and I assume other airlines are following suit. Though it's worth noting that some airlines only offer refunds in the form of travel vouchers (which often expire after a year).analysister wrote: ↑Wed Mar 11, 2020 9:01 pmReally sweating now. USC cancelled their visit day today and gave no mention of reimbursing the non-refundable costs incurred when planning the trip. I emailed them about it and they seem to be hesitant. I cannot take on the $550+ cost of that trip. I would have visited and risked getting sick before paying it myself.
As for hotel and other associated costs, you should call the establishment(s) and ask for a full refund. If any amount does not get refunded, you should endlessly hound USC until they fully reimburse you.
USC is saying they will pay "cancellation fees" but not the full cost, of course there are no cancellation fees. I booked basic economy for everything since I wanted to spend as little of their money as possible, so that makes refunds more difficult.
That's the reply I got when I e-mailed them. I was wondering if anyone got an e-mail or something where they were explicitly told they were on a waitlist.
I didn’t receive a waitlist email, but I was accepted to Iowa what seemed like later than others. They still seem to be waiting for people to decline offers to try and send out more acceptances. They had a visit scheduled for the end of March, but that has been canceled.
Not going to any of those schools, but thank you.MathParent wrote: ↑Fri Mar 13, 2020 7:23 pmMy kid informed me that he declined the offers he got from UVa, UNC Chapel Hill and Penn State. Hope this will move the wait lists along just a touch...
Several of us have sent emails to them. I have not received a reply yet and it's been about a week. Another person on here hasn't gotten a reply yet either.
Ok thanks for the info. There have been relatively few posts on Gradcafe (5 or 6) so its possible they're just overwhelmed.chrisps1992 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 13, 2020 8:13 pmSeveral of us have sent emails to them. I have not received a reply yet and it's been about a week. Another person on here hasn't gotten a reply yet either.
I don't think they were done as of several days ago. My son was trying to decline the acceptance he got, and e-mailed them. They answered by saying, basically, wait, let me extend that offer on the website do that you can go there and click "decline". That tells me they were not fully done, like they sent letters, may be not all of them, but didn't update the web site yet.
I haven't spoken or emailed with the graduate directors at any of the schools I applied to, but I have reached out to graduate coordinators at three schools. They have all been very nice and as helpful as they could be. I find phone calls more effective than emails, btw.EricAndre wrote: ↑Sat Mar 14, 2020 10:25 amI feel like emailing one of the graduate directors of a school I'm waitlisted at; however, the only other person who has done it has got a rude rejection message from that person. Should I do it? I really hate how some schools are so bad at communication. Some schools are really great though.
Almost the same situation.
So far they're the only department which NEVER replied to any email from me. Everybody else was courteous enough to at least acknowledge the message. This is after they charged me $50 for so called "international credentials evaluation" in addition to the usual application fee.
What? Really? Did you try reaching thier director of studies? He's a great guy and almost replies immediately or within a day. I'm actively in touch with grad office too due to a problem with my transcripts and they have been very helpful. I don't know why they are not responding to you.finite wrote: ↑Mon Mar 16, 2020 4:45 pmSo far they're the only department which NEVER replied to any email from me. Everybody else was courteous enough to at least acknowledge the message. This is after they charged me $50 for so called "international credentials evaluation" in addition to the usual application fee.
I can’t speak for that school, but most schools have administrative coordinators for graduate school and they prefer you to communicate with them.yaskhn3 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 16, 2020 5:18 pmWhat? Really? Did you try reaching thier director of studies? He's a great guy and almost replies immediately or within a day. I'm actively in touch with grad office too due to a problem with my transcripts and they have been very helpful. I don't know why they are not responding to you.finite wrote: ↑Mon Mar 16, 2020 4:45 pmSo far they're the only department which NEVER replied to any email from me. Everybody else was courteous enough to at least acknowledge the message. This is after they charged me $50 for so called "international credentials evaluation" in addition to the usual application fee.
I have emailed the grad head at some schools and they have been nice with me; for example, the graduate cord at the graduate center (Ara) is a nice guy and was willing to tell me my status.chrisps1992 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 16, 2020 5:38 pmI can’t speak for that school, but most schools have administrative coordinators for graduate school and they prefer you to communicate with them.yaskhn3 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 16, 2020 5:18 pmWhat? Really? Did you try reaching thier director of studies? He's a great guy and almost replies immediately or within a day. I'm actively in touch with grad office too due to a problem with my transcripts and they have been very helpful. I don't know why they are not responding to you.finite wrote: ↑Mon Mar 16, 2020 4:45 pm
So far they're the only department which NEVER replied to any email from me. Everybody else was courteous enough to at least acknowledge the message. This is after they charged me $50 for so called "international credentials evaluation" in addition to the usual application fee.
You may be considered for master program. I got one a few days ago.discretephenom wrote: ↑Fri Feb 28, 2020 10:09 pmJoyous day. *sigh*chrisps1992 wrote: ↑Fri Feb 28, 2020 9:23 pmIt probably means you got rejected. Stony Brook doesn't waitlist and they don't really accept anyone after rejections go out.discretephenom wrote: ↑Fri Feb 28, 2020 9:15 pm
What does this mean if I have not heard anything affirmative or negative from Stony Brook?
Yeah, I wrote to Professor Chesdikov too.yaskhn3 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 16, 2020 5:18 pmWhat? Really? Did you try reaching thier director of studies? He's a great guy and almost replies immediately or within a day. I'm actively in touch with grad office too due to a problem with my transcripts and they have been very helpful. I don't know why they are not responding to you.finite wrote: ↑Mon Mar 16, 2020 4:45 pmSo far they're the only department which NEVER replied to any email from me. Everybody else was courteous enough to at least acknowledge the message. This is after they charged me $50 for so called "international credentials evaluation" in addition to the usual application fee.
Was offered an unfunded masters, but can't help but take that as just a soft rejection.NWallace wrote: ↑Mon Mar 16, 2020 9:46 pmYou may be considered for master program. I got one a few days ago.discretephenom wrote: ↑Fri Feb 28, 2020 10:09 pmJoyous day. *sigh*chrisps1992 wrote: ↑Fri Feb 28, 2020 9:23 pm
It probably means you got rejected. Stony Brook doesn't waitlist and they don't really accept anyone after rejections go out.
I emailed their director of graduate study (Professor Chesdikov), and also associate director of graduate study (Professor Madden) about 5 times, but they never replied to my email. Finally, I got a very rude rejection from Professor Chesdikov saying "Unfortunately your application has been denied".finite wrote: ↑Tue Mar 17, 2020 3:06 amYeah, I wrote to Professor Chesdikov too.yaskhn3 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 16, 2020 5:18 pmWhat? Really? Did you try reaching thier director of studies? He's a great guy and almost replies immediately or within a day. I'm actively in touch with grad office too due to a problem with my transcripts and they have been very helpful. I don't know why they are not responding to you.finite wrote: ↑Mon Mar 16, 2020 4:45 pm
So far they're the only department which NEVER replied to any email from me. Everybody else was courteous enough to at least acknowledge the message. This is after they charged me $50 for so called "international credentials evaluation" in addition to the usual application fee.
So the question is. Did they reject you for inquiring or did they reject you because you were actually rejected but not informed?wth961209 wrote: ↑Tue Mar 17, 2020 7:36 amI emailed their director of graduate study (Professor Chesdikov), and also associate director of graduate study (Professor Madden) about 5 times, but they never replied to my email. Finally, I got a very rude rejection from Professor Chesdikov saying "Unfortunately your application has been denied".finite wrote: ↑Tue Mar 17, 2020 3:06 amYeah, I wrote to Professor Chesdikov too.yaskhn3 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 16, 2020 5:18 pm
What? Really? Did you try reaching thier director of studies? He's a great guy and almost replies immediately or within a day. I'm actively in touch with grad office too due to a problem with my transcripts and they have been very helpful. I don't know why they are not responding to you.