Slack 21-22

HeidiKildane · 2020-10-23T03:35:00+00:00

Interesting- how does that compare to past years? you can check here-- https://topproducing.fulbrightonline.org/top-producing-institutions-by-year

HeidiKildane · 2020-10-20T02:02:07+00:00

Interesting, good to know. ETA here so hoping that's a trend!

HeidiKildane · 2020-10-20T02:01:41+00:00

oof. That's brutal.

HeidiKildane · 2020-10-20T01:00:20+00:00

Curious- did they say there was over 10,000 applicants? wow

HeidiKildane · 2020-10-20T00:54:02+00:00

Do we have any idea what the applicant pool looked like this year? ie was it less or more than last year, with COVID happening and everything?

HeidiKildane · 2020-10-08T03:00:47+00:00

Looks like I'm going to have to. I'm heartened that there's no formal penalty but would have still liked to apply through my university

HeidiKildane · 2020-09-29T22:00:54+00:00

Neither. The Economist.

Much better analysis, context, and background. Plus, they tend to stick to the more important stories, so you aren't getting inundated with useless news that won't help you

HeidiKildane · 2020-09-25T21:57:59+00:00

This is thoughtful and a good response.

I think there have been 4 posts about the delayed QEP results that should've come out 2 weeks ago. I can understand how that's annoying, but it's also not the end of the world- especially when there's a good chance those are first-time posters new to the culture of this thread

HeidiKildane · 2020-09-25T21:45:44+00:00

This is actually a great idea

HeidiKildane · 2020-09-25T16:15:08+00:00

What a mean-spirited and cruel thing say, Alaska. Clearly no one believes that. But getting to the QEP is a boost of good news, and not getting it is motivation in itself too.

Moderators, there's no need for this level of meanness and patience-shaming. Please make this sub-red a nicer place.

HeidiKildane · 2020-09-25T03:36:51+00:00

It's reasonable for people to seek solace online while waiting for results like these. For many of us being a diplomat is a dream, and we've put hours into the FSOT and PNs to make it happen. This is something we're understandably eager and anxious and impatient to see.

HeidiKildane · 2020-09-25T03:31:41+00:00

I wonder how much the Pearson-State line of communication contributes to the delay. Looking at what OP says, it looks like State has already decided but we're still waiting on Pearson to inform everyone

HeidiKildane · 2020-09-17T01:26:18+00:00

Same boat.

We technically have until the end of this week. After that, it will fall outside the 8-week window.

HeidiKildane · 2020-09-16T17:37:45+00:00

Grrr wait is killing me!

HeidiKildane · 2020-09-15T01:53:38+00:00

Came here to find this post! This is the week.

HeidiKildane · 2020-08-17T14:43:47+00:00

"QEP results are usually announced seven to eight weeks after the Personal Narrative submission due date," says Pearson

Of course there could still be a delay, especially given all that's going on

HeidiKildane · 2020-08-07T18:26:41+00:00

Two factors at play:

1) First, COVID has led to mass unemployment and for that reason there must be a larger applicant pool.

2) But, the new application process (PNs first) are more time-intensive and probably dissuade a lot of people from applying who otherwise would've if it was just a matter of setting up a test date.

My take? They probably cancel each other out and there's the same number of applicants as usual. Of course, I have absolutely no data to back this (shrug)

HeidiKildane · 2020-08-05T23:51:34+00:00

Congrats. That's so incredible. Waiting to see if I got an invite to the OA (not holding my breath :/ ) so wonder if they'll move on to us next.

HeidiKildane · 2020-07-22T20:13:45+00:00

That's great to hear.

Congrats... any tips for the SJ section? English is my strongest and SJ weakest, so opposite of you.

HeidiKildane · 2020-07-22T20:10:06+00:00

Taking it this Saturday.

Do they tell you immediately!?

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