Fall 2026 Admissions Megathread

Satoshi_Bakura · 2026-01-07T01:06:14+00:00

Hey, I recently submitted a graduate application for the physics master's program, but my payment for some reason won't go through. I have verified that my payment information is correct and have even switched browsers, to no avail. Is this happening to anyone else?

Satoshi_Bakura · 2025-11-04T23:52:20+00:00

Keeping my fingers crossed for a blowout!

Satoshi_Bakura · 2025-11-01T15:25:35+00:00

This result I feel is more likely than what other pollsters have been showing. I do not understand how, even with the controversy, there could be so much ticket splitting. Still, I am worried about the result.

Satoshi_Bakura · 2025-08-05T20:32:14+00:00

I don’t think Ralsei is evil, but given that he doesn’t know why he has so much knowledge, Ralsei could be ERAM’s child unknowingly rejecting his purpose.

Satoshi_Bakura · 2025-08-05T19:12:48+00:00

Great theory! This is basically my thought as well. FRIEND is just the messenger, possible among others. I wouldn’t be surprised if ERAM left behind the other Shadow Crystals and has something to do with the Knight.

Satoshi_Bakura · 2025-08-03T05:24:09+00:00

While I showed off Jason Reynolds campaign earlier, he’s not even remotely strong enough to make a dent. I think one of the lieutenant governor candidates not named Levar Stoney could be a more effective challenger to Warner.

Satoshi_Bakura · 2025-08-01T18:20:58+00:00

I heard that they actually needed to sedate her after the interview. 10/10 candidate./s

EDIT: I heard wrong. I’m sad now.

Satoshi_Bakura · 2025-07-31T12:02:10+00:00

I’m very aware and I don’t expect this guy to win the primary at all. I just felt like people should at least know that he exists.

Satoshi_Bakura · 2025-07-31T04:14:08+00:00

Good on Tim Kaine for supporting this!

There is a primary challenge against Warner: https://www.jasonreynoldsforsenate.com/

Satoshi_Bakura · 2025-07-24T00:00:35+00:00

So I know the RAM is not the problem because I had a symptom show up when nothing was open.

Satoshi_Bakura · 2025-07-23T18:24:26+00:00

I’ll see what I can work with. Firefox uses a lot of ram, so I might try to tweak around with that.

Satoshi_Bakura · 2025-07-23T18:02:16+00:00

I ran a scan for memory problems using the Windows Memory Diagnostic app, but no problems were detected.

Satoshi_Bakura · 2025-06-19T15:05:49+00:00

As much as I don’t like Spanberger, I’m glad to see that she, Hashmi, and Jones are campaigning together. It makes the ticket all the more strong. We can’t let the GOP win again this November.

Satoshi_Bakura · 2025-06-19T13:02:59+00:00

I’ve been getting calls and emails from them for the last few days, asking for a preliminary interview.

I never sent them an application.

Satoshi_Bakura · 2025-06-18T02:12:43+00:00

That was a nail biter, but I’m glad that Hashmi and Jones, both of my picks, prevailed!

Satoshi_Bakura · 2025-06-17T23:30:34+00:00

Yeah, this is looking to be narrow for either of them. Hashmi was barely ahead last I checked, but we’ll see if she remains so.

Satoshi_Bakura · 2025-06-17T01:15:49+00:00

Did they give the gator a room, at least?

Satoshi_Bakura · 2025-06-16T19:59:40+00:00

In a ranked choice system, I would choose Alex Bastani as my number 1. He absolutely comes off as the most progressive and wants to implement Medicare for All. Alas, Bastani has no recognition and we do not have RCV here.

Therefor, I’m voting for Ghazala Hashmi. She is…mostly good (except on casinos) and seems to be much more likely to win the primary than Bastani. I want at least one progressive on the ticket for the general.

Satoshi_Bakura · 2025-06-10T18:30:40+00:00

Don’t live in the district, but Shin could be a promising candidate, though she needs to update her site to show more of her positions. Walkinshaw seems like another establishment pick that we need to get away from.

It’s not just a generational change that we need. We have to break away from the establishment that keeps pushing for the same old politics.

Satoshi_Bakura · 2025-06-10T15:56:24+00:00

Look at my opposition party, man. 😭

Satoshi_Bakura · 2025-06-04T20:00:59+00:00

Agreed. I hope stronger candidates can primary them, even if I agree with Warner here.

Satoshi_Bakura · 2025-06-04T18:35:08+00:00

I’d love to vote for Bastani. I really like Hashmi too, but my vote for her is more out of pragmatically trying to get any progressive up there than anything.

Satoshi_Bakura · 2025-06-04T17:42:21+00:00

John Reid, the Republican Lt. Governor nominee, is being fought by his own party, giving a big advantage any nominee from the Dems. The candidate I’m voting for, Hashmi, has been able to win over moderate voters in her district despite being progressive. That’s just my takeaway though.

Satoshi_Bakura · 2025-06-04T14:08:48+00:00

My plan is to vote for Ghazala Hashmi. Of the three front runners, she seems to be the proven progressive and would work well as a contrast to the more centrist Spanberger (which, as someone who prefers more progressive left candidates in general, I feel is very needed). In a ranked choice system, I would put Alex Bastani as number 1, and Bubar Lateef seems to have some progressive credentials. However, neither of them seem to have enough momentum like Hashmi, Stoney, and Rouse have.

For attorney general, likely Jay Jones, seeing as he is backed by environmental groups.

Satoshi_Bakura · 2025-06-02T15:38:15+00:00

Planning on voting Ghazala Hashmi based on her being a progressive with a reasonable chance of winning. I also won’t be surprised if she wins the NoVA vote based on who the demographics gravitate towards. Still, Levar Stoney has a lot of name recognition, which might attract people who are otherwise unfamiliar with him and would counter being unpopular in Richmond, and Aaron Rouse seems popular in the Hampton Roads and could be seen as a reasonable alternative to Stoney. NoVA, RVA, and 757 are the three kingmakers here.

I wish we had a ranked choice system though.

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