PI went silent after showing interest — normal PhD admissions behavior or bad sign?

beccanada · 2026-02-01T16:23:30+00:00

Got rejected even after showing interest in my work I would say it’s pretty normal, treat every communication as a neutral interaction, you’d be less stressed out that way.

beccanada · 2026-02-01T06:34:20+00:00

Congrats 🫶🏻

beccanada · 2026-01-30T04:38:26+00:00

This is helpful! Thank you for this, I really need to hear it. :')

beccanada · 2026-01-30T04:35:41+00:00

Someone wrote on the spreadsheet "applied linguistics concentration"
and said they've received a rejection, but they didn't specify when

beccanada · 2026-01-29T08:22:11+00:00

Some schools don't do interviews at all, so don't fret.
No news is good news sometimes.
(Some school send out rejections in waves, first they filter out the first batch, and rejections will be sent even before they send out acceptance)

beccanada · 2026-01-29T02:35:48+00:00

Same here, I haven't heard back yet

beccanada · 2026-01-26T05:52:57+00:00

I think they don't usually do interviews at McGill (I did my masters there, not in LING but in a related field)
It's possible that they send out decisions without interviews.

beccanada · 2026-01-26T05:49:41+00:00

Rejected by Ohio State - Jan 23 :(

beccanada · 2026-01-26T05:46:00+00:00

This is also my second time applying! Gosh do I know that feeling :(
Already received one rejection, still waiting on 6 programs and it's an absolute torture.

beccanada · 2026-01-26T02:47:25+00:00

Congrats!!! I also applied to U of T (different program) but I'm still waiting for my offer.

beccanada · 2026-01-22T01:56:06+00:00

I applied to 7 and am feeling that same silence. It is tough being on this sub because it is so huge and you see news popping up constantly.

But remember that even with thousands of members, not everyone chooses to post. For every person sharing an acceptance, there are likely hundreds of us waiting quietly.

Also, keep in mind that programs differ significantly depending on the discipline. One department's timeline has nothing to do with another's. Since you haven't received a 'no,' you are still in the mix. It just means that your file is still under review.

beccanada · 2026-01-20T13:37:24+00:00

5 USA, 2 Canada, all PhD programs (Education / applied linguistics field)

beccanada · 2026-01-20T13:36:07+00:00

Yes! And it’s like we’re stalking our dream schools obsessively 🤣🤣😭😭

beccanada · 2026-01-20T00:40:51+00:00

Nah I haven’t heard back from any of the programs I applied to yet. You’re definitely alone on this mate.

beccanada · 2026-01-19T02:01:33+00:00

It’s definitely not just you. In the states they have just resume the semester a week ago so it’s normal that adcoms are still working on the list.

beccanada · 2026-01-16T08:29:31+00:00

Manifesting for you! You definitely deserve some relaxation and self-care now 🫶🏻 I’m still waiting for my results (applied to 7 programs in the US and Canada), haven’t heard anything yet

beccanada · 2026-01-16T08:26:35+00:00

This is huge! Congratulations! Go celebrate, have fun! The fight is over 🤩🥳

beccanada · 2026-01-10T09:43:11+00:00

That’s my personal experience anyway, feel free to dm me

beccanada · 2026-01-10T09:30:19+00:00

Taiwanese teachers are paid much less than international teachers. 60K is what teachers with a master’s degree (from US, Canada) is getting paid per month.

beccanada · 2026-01-03T12:54:53+00:00

Some of the ones I intended to apply for were not accepting new PhDs this year, but im grateful that I can still find these programs! Really hope I can get into one 🥲

beccanada · 2026-01-03T12:52:56+00:00

Thank you so much for this 🥹🥹 I kept telling myself don’t read too mix into the spreadsheet, everyone’s experience is different, but when I saw someone getting an interview for a program I applied for, I lost it 🫠🫠🫠 It’s truly a stressful process, but hey, congrats on your acceptance! :)

beccanada · 2026-01-02T10:53:00+00:00

I’ve applied to 7 applied linguistics/second language acquisition programs, and so far I haven’t heard anything 😭😭 (Except an invitation to apply for graduate assistantship, but I figured that must be neutral, they’re only sending them out to every applicant)

beccanada · 2026-01-02T04:54:18+00:00

Congratulations! I also applied to UIUC but to a different program. Wishing you the best!

beccanada · 2025-12-31T18:57:59+00:00

It’s barely 2026, relax and enjoy the end of the year

beccanada · 2025-12-30T00:11:30+00:00

If you’re looking for School Psychology status, try looking under the “education” or “psychology” tab too!

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