2024 Sweat Thread

[mathph]

I'm creating this year's Sweat Thread. I felt compelled to do so because

(a) I just submitted a couple applications then realize I made too many grammatical errors in my statement of purpose so now my palms are even more sweaty.

(b) I also created the admissions profile thread and I want the glory of being remembered as the person who created the 2 most useful threads of the year

[fiveier.analysis]

I'm creating this year's Sweat Thread. I felt compelled to do so because

(a) I just submitted a couple applications then realize I made too many grammatical errors in my statement of purpose so now my palms are even more sweaty.

(b) I also created the admissions profile thread and I want the glory of being remembered as the person who created the 2 most useful threads of the year

LOL

Out of paranoia I checked my statement of purpose that I have already submitted with my completed application and found grammatical errors.

Ignorance is bliss

[mathph]

I'm creating this year's Sweat Thread. I felt compelled to do so because

(a) I just submitted a couple applications then realize I made too many grammatical errors in my statement of purpose so now my palms are even more sweaty.

(b) I also created the admissions profile thread and I want the glory of being remembered as the person who created the 2 most useful threads of the year

LOL

Out of paranoia I checked my statement of purpose that I have already submitted with my completed application and found grammatical errors.

Ignorance is bliss

I would imagine most wouldn't care, perhaps would be a different matter if we're applying for the English program.

Sure it shows that we're a bit careless, but I'm sure it can be much worst. Like putting down the wrong school for your personal statement while being cringe i.e. on your application to Harvard you mentioned "I would love to get my math Ph.D at MIT because it is my dream since I'm 4"

Though I have a feeling that schools especially these top ones don't read personal statements.

[anticategories]

I would imagine most wouldn't care, perhaps would be a different matter if we're applying for the English program.

Sure it shows that we're a bit careless, but I'm sure it can be much worst. Like putting down the wrong school for your personal statement while being cringe i.e. on your application to Harvard you mentioned "I would love to get my math Ph.D at MIT because it is my dream since I'm 4"

Though I have a feeling that schools especially these top ones don't read personal statements.

I hope so. Submitted one application over this weekend and reread my essay again and behold found grammatical errors. Guess now I'm a disgrace too

Sure it shows that we're a bit careless, but I'm sure it can be much worst. Like putting down the wrong school for your personal statement while being cringe i.e. on your application to Harvard you mentioned "I would love to get my math Ph.D at MIT because it is my dream since I'm 4"

I wrote something along those lines. Well not the age of 4 a little older than that. But still sounds cheesy as hell.

[mathph]

I would imagine most wouldn't care, perhaps would be a different matter if we're applying for the English program.

Sure it shows that we're a bit careless, but I'm sure it can be much worst. Like putting down the wrong school for your personal statement while being cringe i.e. on your application to Harvard you mentioned "I would love to get my math Ph.D at MIT because it is my dream since I'm 4"

Though I have a feeling that schools especially these top ones don't read personal statements.

I hope so. Submitted one application over this weekend and reread my essay again and behold found grammatical errors. Guess now I'm a disgrace too

Sure it shows that we're a bit careless, but I'm sure it can be much worst. Like putting down the wrong school for your personal statement while being cringe i.e. on your application to Harvard you mentioned "I would love to get my math Ph.D at MIT because it is my dream since I'm 4"

I wrote something along those lines. Well not the age of 4 a little older than that. But still sounds cheesy as hell.

I just asked someone who I know has always been on the admissions committee at my school.

Basically, after they filter out those who are obvious 'no's i.e. no research experience, no relevant math coursework, they do read all personal statement of all remaining applications.

I'm still pretty convinced that some grammatical errors or, as you say, 'cheesy as hell' statements gets a free pass. Though he kind of insinuated that messing up the school name is a death sentence.

[fiveier.analysis]

I would imagine most wouldn't care, perhaps would be a different matter if we're applying for the English program.

Sure it shows that we're a bit careless, but I'm sure it can be much worst. Like putting down the wrong school for your personal statement while being cringe i.e. on your application to Harvard you mentioned "I would love to get my math Ph.D at MIT because it is my dream since I'm 4"

Though I have a feeling that schools especially these top ones don't read personal statements.

I hope so. Submitted one application over this weekend and reread my essay again and behold found grammatical errors. Guess now I'm a disgrace too

Sure it shows that we're a bit careless, but I'm sure it can be much worst. Like putting down the wrong school for your personal statement while being cringe i.e. on your application to Harvard you mentioned "I would love to get my math Ph.D at MIT because it is my dream since I'm 4"

I wrote something along those lines. Well not the age of 4 a little older than that. But still sounds cheesy as hell.

I just asked someone who I know has always been on the admissions committee at my school.

Basically, after they filter out those who are obvious 'no's i.e. no research experience, no relevant math coursework, they do read all personal statement of all remaining applications.

I'm still pretty convinced that some grammatical errors or, as you say, 'cheesy as hell' statements gets a free pass. Though he kind of insinuated that messing up the school name is a death sentence.

I found this on stackexchange - https://academia.stackexchange.com/a/2545 written by the grad direct of minnesota

[mathph]

I hope so. Submitted one application over this weekend and reread my essay again and behold found grammatical errors. Guess now I'm a disgrace too



I wrote something along those lines. Well not the age of 4 a little older than that. But still sounds cheesy as hell.

I just asked someone who I know has always been on the admissions committee at my school.

Basically, after they filter out those who are obvious 'no's i.e. no research experience, no relevant math coursework, they do read all personal statement of all remaining applications.

I'm still pretty convinced that some grammatical errors or, as you say, 'cheesy as hell' statements gets a free pass. Though he kind of insinuated that messing up the school name is a death sentence.

I found this on stackexchange - https://academia.stackexchange.com/a/2545 written by the grad direct of minnesota

That's actually quite informative. Thanks since my googling skills is not the best

[anticategories]

I just asked someone who I know has always been on the admissions committee at my school.

Basically, after they filter out those who are obvious 'no's i.e. no research experience, no relevant math coursework, they do read all personal statement of all remaining applications.

I'm still pretty convinced that some grammatical errors or, as you say, 'cheesy as hell' statements gets a free pass. Though he kind of insinuated that messing up the school name is a death sentence.

I found this on stackexchange - https://academia.stackexchange.com/a/2545 written by the grad direct of minnesota

That's actually quite informative. Thanks since my googling skills is not the best

Indeed this is actually pretty useful info