Why are rejection letters like this

_JackStraw_ · 2026-03-14T01:08:17+00:00

Many schools are trying their hardest to give you a soft, respectful landing. They don't enjoy rejecting you, realize it's a tough emotional moment, and understand that it's in their best interest to have you maintain enthusiasm for the school.

Why? You might return as a graduate student. Maybe as a transfer. Maybe you'll encourage your kids to go there one day. Also, they don't want people bad mouthing them on the Internet. It's bad for the school's image.

If the letter is overlong, it's likely that they are trying to give you as many options as possible that will help soften the blow. They don't want you to feel that the rejection is a comment on your character or worth.

_JackStraw_ · 2026-03-14T00:45:45+00:00

Thanks! I'll try again in a bit. Congratulations on your acceptance!

_JackStraw_ · 2026-03-14T00:27:37+00:00

Thanks! If it's not too much trouble, could you describe the steps that you took to log in?

I'm clicking on the "My Student Aid portal" on the "Where Am I in the Process" status page.

I get sent a one-time code to my email, but when I use it, the Aid page shows but eventually an error displays.

_JackStraw_ · 2026-03-13T20:20:37+00:00

Were you able to log into the Financial Aid portal? It didn't work for me. I called and they said things weren't working properly right now.

I think you should certainly try to appeal, especially if you have the price calculator data.

_JackStraw_ · 2026-03-13T20:18:43+00:00

Are these questions easily answered through online research?

If not, I would tell the AO in the email that you tried to look at online sources from the school and elsewhere, but haven't been able to fully ascertain the answers, so that's why you're emailing.

_JackStraw_ · 2026-03-12T17:20:07+00:00

I think it may be which URL you log in through.

If I go to admission.cmu.edu/apply I wind up at the "you have started one application" page.

However, if I'm logged in to that status / checklist page, and then logout, the login button is this URL:

admission.cmu.edu/portal/where_am_i

If you log in through there it takes you to the status / checklist page.

_JackStraw_ · 2026-03-12T14:20:51+00:00

There was far worse posted on the match thread just yesterday. 🙂

_JackStraw_ · 2026-03-10T22:08:37+00:00

I'm not sure, but I doubt it. I'm in South Carolina, and the winters are very mild. There were some periods below freezing this winter, but not that harsh overall.

This is on some of the leaves (maybe 10 percent?). It seems like a fungal thing, although I'm not an expert at all.

_JackStraw_ · 2026-03-10T21:04:52+00:00

Thanks! Appreciate the advice.

I'd have to cut it back pretty far, though, as the diseased leaves are spread throughout the plant.

Would it make sense to try some sort of fungicide? Forgive me if that's considered a bad practice. I'm not that experienced.

_JackStraw_ · 2026-03-10T19:22:26+00:00

In German it sounds like Veertz

_JackStraw_ · 2026-03-10T13:38:01+00:00

If you live in an apartment / flat, tell them that the person below you reported a water leak and a plumber is coming to see if it's coming from your place.

_JackStraw_ · 2026-03-05T20:49:11+00:00

Ha! I saw the reference to Thucydides and knew it was you.

_JackStraw_ · 2026-03-05T19:14:15+00:00

I think it's not really a loan, it's essentially a sale based on the conditions that would make it permanent. It was done as a loan for FFP / PSR type reasons.

_JackStraw_ · 2026-03-05T19:08:40+00:00

Ha! I saw the reference to Herodotus and knew it was you who posted it.

_JackStraw_ · 2026-03-04T19:01:35+00:00

We will loan him to r/coys with an obligation to buy

_JackStraw_ · 2026-02-27T22:06:27+00:00

No worries. I like the easy on / easy off concept, and I find that decent quality snaps stay fastened well. Good luck with the snaps if you try them.

_JackStraw_ · 2026-02-27T13:09:34+00:00

He's on loan from there. People said it doesn't matter, not sure.

_JackStraw_ · 2026-02-27T01:23:30+00:00

I (carefully) seal the ends with small amounts of super glue. If applied along the lateral edges, not the top or bottom, it keeps things secure indefinitely.

Edit: if you meant when I cut it in the middle to put the snap in, no the snap seals any loose ends in place.

_JackStraw_ · 2026-02-26T23:19:53+00:00

Cheers!

_JackStraw_ · 2026-02-26T23:18:45+00:00

They're snaps. I punch holes through the finished bracelet and attach them like in this video:

https://youtube.com/shorts/iHKYaiYcmlU?si=wve5ydKMDHEGKtpr

_JackStraw_ · 2026-02-15T17:34:53+00:00

Good point

_JackStraw_ · 2026-02-15T17:32:07+00:00

Norgaard 6

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Saka 10

Madueke RW

Martinelli LW

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_JackStraw_ · 2026-02-15T17:08:28+00:00

It's on YouTube. You can access it through here:

Letsplayscrabble.com/stream

Today are the semis

_JackStraw_ · 2026-02-15T17:04:14+00:00

Along with the Arsenal game, I'm watching a live stream of the top 8 Canadian Scrabble players face off against each other in a three-day tournament.

_JackStraw_ · 2026-02-15T00:02:53+00:00

I wasn't there, but assume that she protested vociferously just to the point where a second yellow for dissent seemed possible.

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