Get the 7th rejection today. No offer. Totally fed up. Why don't I join the workforce? Why do I need to play the rules of academic philosophy if I can't get nothing out? I should not waste my intelligence and energy one more time. I got much ideas, I shouldn't be limited in this small circle.

1a/1w/2r out of 7

E-mail to check portal. Undergrad Phil GPA: 3.69, MA GPA: 4.15/4.3. 0a/7r/0w of 8 apps.

2a/1w/5r 3p

GPA is grad. Meh, Harvard ain't what it used to be.

Email to check portal

GPA is Grad. This was the content of the E-mail: “Dear X, I'm very sorry to be writing you with the unwelcome news that we are unable to offer you admission to Cornell. We received over 300 applications for only 6 slots. Those numbers may provide little consolation, but they tell you how competitive the admissions process was. My colleagues and I read all of the dossiers, especially the writing samples, with interest and attention. Your creativity and dedication to philosophy are inspiring; I wish that we had space to admit more than just 6 students. Thank you for applying to our program, and best wishes for your future. Sincerely, Will Starr” Is this the E-mail that everyone is receiving? Or do they send different templates?

I'm surprised but I have faith that God has another plan for me : )

2a/2w/3r ... kind of bothers me they waited this long after giving out acceptances, but oh well

Email from Will Starr