When You Get Rejected From Your Dream School|Waitlisted, Whats Next,Why I Was Rejected,PhD Decisions

[@sarahcarpenter8281]

I got my decisions for master's programs recently. I only applied to two schools and the first letter I got was a rejection from my backup school which really freaked me out. But then I got in to my dream school somehow. 😭😭😭 Sooooo excited.

[@KaelynGraceApple]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

[@sarahcarpenter8281]

@@KaelynGraceApple thank you!!! 😁

[@KaelynGraceApple]

While I know many of you are still awaiting decisions, some have heard that you were not accepted to your dream school. This loss can be devastating. Putting yourself out there only to be rejected can make you question your place, whether you were good enough, worthy enough, etc. but I am here to remind you that YOU ARE WORTHY! There are so many factors that play into whether you are accepted or rejected to graduate programs and I hope this video provided some clarity which will help you along your journey as you accept other offers or weigh the possibility of re-applying next fall. Whatever the case, I am here for you! If you need someone to talk to, please feel free to reach out ❤️ Remember, if your goal is what matters most, the time it takes to get there is obsolete. Xx Kaelyn

[@calabresimanfredo4103]

Do I need to reach out to a faculty advisor ahead of application if I were to apply for a masters level (taught or research) course?

[@KaelynGraceApple]

Depends on the course!

[@emmasbookbar9054]

This is exactly the message that I needed to hear today, thank you. Rejection is redirection! ♥️

[@KaelynGraceApple]

♥️♥️♥️ yes. When one door closes, another one opens ♥️

[@tatumorion6077]

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[@MaddieMettler]

This is a great video! I luckily was accepted to my program for undergrad and PhD, but I have been rejected to many scholarships as well as some grants/fellowships which is disheartening. I have taken the same approach: grieve, figure out what might have been the issue, go back to the drawing board, and resubmit.

[@KaelynGraceApple]

Congratulations on your acceptance! Applying for scholarships and fellowships is a whole other beast

[@tammy9751]

The anxiety of waiting for any response from my PhD applications is becoming way too much.

[@KaelynGraceApple]

I know the feeling ♥️ distractions are key

[@sofiapaschero_]

Thank you so much for posting this. I’ve been rejected from USC and Stanford. I have 7 more PhD programs left. I understand getting into a program now is going to be extremely hard because of this pandemic. Many programs aren’t accepting applications this time and the ones that are, are being flooded with applications.

[@KaelynGraceApple]

My fingers are crossed that you get the acceptance you are waiting for!

[@sofiapaschero_]

@@KaelynGraceApple thank you 💜

[@beatricerosso9862]

Thank you. It's hard being rejected and it feels like I am not enough, but this video really helped me❤️

[@juliashort7679]

Really needed to hear this today! I'm waiting to hear back about a scholarship/research grant that would have a huge impact on my plans for the summer and senior year of undergrad. I'm hoping for the best but also trusting that everything happens for a reason!

[@KaelynGraceApple]

My fingers are crossed for you~ Let us know how it ends up

[@cnicholas1066]

This is something I desperately needed. Thank you so much! Remembering my worth has always been an issue for me, so having this video come after I received two rejections is perfect. Oftentimes I feel like I haven’t done enough, but reminders like this really help.

[@KaelynGraceApple]

[@athilalthaf6222]

It's been two years since I started applying for phd programs and positions. It's always been my dream to be a part of academia and contribute to scientific discourse. I still believe there is a chance for me to get into one. Not sure when , but I feel I am closer than ever. People who are struggling like just remember ,once you get accepted , you can forget this looming pain. You feel you have earned it . All the best.

[@anabwe]

The best video about rejections and waitlists I ever saw! Thanks for the information, kindness and empathy!!!

[@陈婉榕-t6c]

I’m a Chinese student who tries to search for my suitable future through my 4 years of university plus 1 years of working experience, right now I decide to aim for academic goal and return to graduate school hope I could be ‘you’ somewhere in the future! Always love for you! Thanks for your advice about never is too late!

[@shreyasubramaniam4942]

Thanks for this. I was a distinction student in UG but blew up my Master's and only got a Pass from LSE (Economics) due to personal factors. I feel like I'll never get accepted for a PhD program even though I haven't even applied. I don't know what lies ahead for me but watching this surely gave me some reassurance.

[@kalswanson2254]

Very positive outlook love the inspirational aspect. Never give up, programs unironically love to see applicants that have grown over the years in terms of CV/publications/work experiences and ultimately appreciate that. Your likelihood of acceptance in a program you are a good fit for increases every time you apply and show progression.

[@spanistory]

I applied for a PhD and got rejected from the Uni that I just finished master´s degree. Just found your messages in this vid and you have truly motivated me to keep going... thank you so much for this video.

[@jennifernicole106]

I just started my first semester of graduate study at UC Colorado Springs for history, as a nontraditional student who has a family to take care of my choices are limited but I plan on applying for my dream school for my PhD when I’m in a better position. Thank you for your content, I have major issues with imposter syndrome and I appreciate your honesty about the process.

[@nicolean734]

I agree with everything you are saying! Thank you so much for making this video. I am also an applicant to PhD programs this year and the stats in my field (philosophy) is brutal--I see so many devoted students who take philosophy to be their passion of life getting rejected. Another thing that happens is that for PhD programs (the ones I applied to at least), the top applicants get tons of offers while others get only a few offers and waitlists, which means that the wl moves quite rapidly sometimes! Rejections can be terrible--but seriously do consider reapply in the next cycle if you KNOW this is what you wanna do for life. Again, thanks Kaelyn for this video, and hope to see you at Yale! (I am gonna go there too for my doctoral studies!)

[@HollyJaneYT]

Thanks for being so honest!! Need this right now. I'm currently in my First Year as a PhD student, and although I got a scholarship to cover my fees (which is obviously awesome) as a Humanities student, its so hard to succeed at getting full funding. I'm waiting on full scholarship announcements to be made in the next few weeks, which would provide me with a stipend for the next three years and I honestly cannot think about it, it stresses me out so much.

[@beccanarae]

Ahhh thank you for this video! I just got accepted to a master's program at Minnesota but I got rejected from Cornell today. I have a lot of mixed emotions right now... Thank you so much for this Kaelyn! I've been watching your videos a lot lately and I'm so encouraged by your perseverance in the midst of your difficulties! ❤️❤️❤️

[@KaelynGraceApple]

Congratulations on gaining an acceptance! I know if can all feel a bit confusing but know that you’re not alone ♥️ here if you ever need to chat with someone!

[@OpheliaVert]

Such a lovely video, as ever! As someone applying to History PhDs for the first time this year while finishing my MPhil, it's really comforting to hear that timing doesn't matter. It's something I try to keep in mind. I've tried to make peace with the fact it's pretty unlikely this year, but that I'm learning from the application process. Thank you for another lovely video, Kaelyn. Also, as a side note: it's so exciting to see your channel growing so quickly! You work so hard on making beautiful, informative videos, and to be able to grow this, with your PhD and your company is so impressive. Thank you again!

[@KaelynGraceApple]

Aw thank you so much, Ophelia! I will keep my fingers crossed for you

[@taliachoudhary3114]

I’m just in high school but your videos really inspire me

[@KaelynGraceApple]

Aw that makes me so happy!

[@taliachoudhary3114]

@@KaelynGraceApple I’m so super interested in history and I think that I’ll probably end up pursuing it in university but it seems like such a daunting field of study.

[@KaelynGraceApple]

@@taliachoudhary3114 If you really love history, it won't be that daunting :)

[@zoonpolitikon1648]

This is really conforting. I am applying to two Stanford PhDs (and no other graduate program) with less than stellar GPA.

[@jeanmichael8064]

I just wanna let you know that I found your channel very recently, and you're such an inspiration for me. Your story made me realize how important is to look out for ourselves, our dreams, and most importantly, to take our time to fulfill all our desires. Right now I'm double majoring in economics and history, planning to get into law school but my major in history is tempting me to continue it in grad school (very similar to your case). I hope that whatever my decision will be, I would see myself as happy as you are. Greetings from Puerto Rico.

[@KaelynGraceApple]

This warms my heart! Thank you so much for this comment ♥️♥️♥️

[@陈婉榕-t6c]

😆 for you!! Your experiences makes me have faith that maybe I can aim somewhere higher!

[@KaelynGraceApple]

♥️ aim high

[@hareersulaiman7241]

you have no idea how much I needed to hear this, thank you love

[@KaelynGraceApple]

[@amywells7353]

It will be this week or next that I hear decisions and I am feeling the anxiety/stress BIG time currently. I did, however, make the intentional choice to use this application cycle to give the super ambitious schools a shot, with expectations of having to re-apply next year with a safer range of programs. We shall see! Perfect timing for this video, thank you for all of your reassurance :)

[@KaelynGraceApple]

My fingers are crossed for you ♥️♥️♥️

[@amywells7353]

@@KaelynGraceApple Update: Have had an acceptance to Oxford for an MSt! Will be my second master's, still waiting to hear a couple of decisions but so so excited about this acceptance, has been a journey and a half to reach this point 😅

[@KaelynGraceApple]

@@amywells7353 That is INCREDIBLE news! Congratulations !!!!!

[@wilmaperaoja1663]

You are incredible. This video was so heartfelt and genuine and I hope you know how truly we all appreciate it. Thank you so much for all you do for us !

[@KaelynGraceApple]

Thank you so much for this comment ❤️

[@ilikepersonalfinance7764]

This video came at the perfect time! Thank you for the motivation to not give up what I’m truly passionate about just because it will possibly take me an extra year!

[@KaelynGraceApple]

❤️ it all works out in the end

[@celinehosea]

So inspiring. Thank you so much for making this video! ❤

[@Heyu7her3]

WHEW I only applied to schools that waived the GRE this year (many top programs are not requiring it). I took the test more than 5 years ago and REFUSE to retake that during a pandemic.

[@kazihosneara4294]

I am a transfer student and I am supposed to be graduating in August. I am in the same boat and I am also scared I might not get in. I am applying for a bachelors and I am scared I might not get in. The other thing is that although you did rejected at Cambridge you still got into a Oxford and a Yale PHD student. Oxford and Yale are world renowned schools and I am sure people will be in awe when you go to Yale. Cambridge,Oxford, and Yale are really great schools and you should be proud you went to two world renowned schools.

[@KaelynGraceApple]

Thank you

[@kazihosneara4294]

@@KaelynGraceApple I will let you know if I get in.

[@KaelynGraceApple]

please do!!

[@veronicafranco1632]

I enjoy watching your videos. They are so helpful :)

[@KaelynGraceApple]

I'm so glad

[@ribhubhattacharyya7424]

hey, i'm from India and doing my Master's degree in History... i love your videos...the thing is, in my country if you're a History major, you are always made to feel less...how to deal with that?😢

[@KaelynGraceApple]

The stigma around studying history is profound here in the US as well. Remember why you study history and why it is important to you and the betterment of society. The only person you need to reconcile with is yourself. If you love this field, as I do, no one should deter you from your passions

[@ribhubhattacharyya7424]

thanks😊 these words mean a lot to me...

[@arianajessa9996]

Thank you for this video, I really appreciated it :) Should I also contact the department if I was wait listed for a Masters program?

[@KaelynGraceApple]

Yes! Express your continued interest

[@Cassidy_Wells]

I’m so stressed out I’ve gotten 4 rejections so far but I did get 1 acceptance! It’s just such a nerve wracking time of waiting for the rest. I just want to get it over with! What are your thoughts about getting into a school you weren’t that excited about and rejected from the rest? Would you advise to stick it out with the acceptance or to try again the next cycle?

[@KaelynGraceApple]

This honestly depends on so many factors! Funding, future job prospects, etc. If you want to discuss your options, I’d be happy to meet for an academic planning consultation ♥️

[@tomj3352]

Hi! Slightly off topic but I am thinking of applying for a History Ph.D next year and just want to know what the workload is like? I heard you mention that you have ~500 pages for each seminar, but reading three or four books a week seems excessive even for a History course? Was this accurate?Thanks v much!

[@KaelynGraceApple]

On average each seminar requires 1-3 books worth of reading per week :) The workload is a lot on top of trying to publish but it is doable if you are truly passionate about history and the future of the field

[@InTheNameOfLife1]

I love your message about different paths ❤️ I am back in undergrad for a second degree in biochem. It feels really strange being 25 amongst 18-year-olds. I’ve been making the best of it by being a TA and tutor to feel a little better about being in this place again. My university is very traditional and very campus-life based so of course I feel very on the outside. But knowing that I’m on track to applying for my masters soon and moving forward bit by bit is helping. Your videos are very encouraging for grad school applications coming up soon!

[@KaelynGraceApple]

Thank you so much for this comment and for sharing your experience

[@LenaKonfetta]

Much needed video! I can relate to GRE weighing a lot! I noticed that a lot of mid-tier universities put much more weight on GRE, than Yale, for example.

[@KaelynGraceApple]

[@noorkoni3961]

Thank you ♥️♥️

[@KaelynGraceApple]

♥️♥️

[@harryboify]

If I am put on the waitlist but then ultimately rejected, would you suggest contacting the director of graduate studies directly for feedback (that can then be used for applications in subsequent years)?

[@KaelynGraceApple]

Yes! Though you need to be strategic about that communication and how you structure the email.

[@celinehosea]

When should an undergrad student start applying for a graduate program?

[@NoelleSam]

Did you drop out of high school early? If you studied 6 years at community college that means you started at 16 years of age?

[@KaelynGraceApple]

I graduated from high school in 2013 and completed undergrad in 2019!

[@NoelleSam]

@@KaelynGraceApple We seem to be in similar boats, except I took time going into a career that I did not want. I was unsure what I wanted.

[@kassiek4335]

@@NoelleSam that's exactly how I am right now. I went into a job because it was convenient and not what I really wanted so I just quit my career to go back to school and it is terrifying and I am so nervous about applying for grad school next year.

[@NoelleSam]

Kassie K I was studying at college unsure what to do and working at the same time.

[@heycutie4119]

Try on haul please

[@SurajKumar-he6wp]

What is ur gre score

[@KaelynGraceApple]

I had an average score

[@SurajKumar-he6wp]

@@KaelynGraceApple is it worth to apply??

[@SurajKumar-he6wp]

I have very low score 267 . Can you tell urs

[@KaelynGraceApple]

@@SurajKumar-he6wp I do not feel comfortable sharing my score -- also the score that is needed for each program is different so sharing mine will not be helpful

[@SurajKumar-he6wp]

@@KaelynGraceApple ok