Is anyone currently on the waitlist for a PhD program or thinking of applying? Let me know any other PhD q’s you may have :)

@edwardchao287

2 жыл бұрын

applying rn to davis's phd

@Temiakinode

2 жыл бұрын

How did you get off the waitlist? Did you send in a letter of continued interest?

@AngelTrazo

2 жыл бұрын

@@Temiakinode I was told that I was first on the waitlist once they released decisions and after the acceptance deadline for the program rolled around in March, the chair ended up calling me that a spot was available!

It's student like you who overcame hardship, remained resilient, and continued to have a soft and kind heart that become great and inspiring professors!

@AngelTrazo

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words, Sara :)

I cannot tell you how much I resonate with this video. Life threw everything it could at me during my last semester of undergrad. The pandemic made everything harder, especially applying to PhD programs. I never give up so I wasn’t going to start then. I put my heart and soul into my PhD apps, and covered all my bases (so I thought). I ended up being rejected from every program I applied to. Safe to say I felt like my soul had been crushed. Yes, there are worse things in life, but because I’ve already been through so much, this blow took its toll. I was devastated. Fast forward a year later and I was blessed with admission offers from every program I applied to (including my dream program). I learned a lot along the way and wouldn’t trade the pain and experiences that helped me get here. I hope this offers some sunshine to those facing tough times/rejections. Thank you for this video!

@AngelTrazo

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing the story of your journey! I’m sure it will inspire others who come across it. And congrats on getting into your dream program - so amazing!

@joehere999

19 күн бұрын

Hey what all steps did you take to improve your application. I am also going through the rejection phase, and I really want to get out of it. Really depressed at this point. Please help.

@fr4864

18 күн бұрын

@@joehere999 I’m sorry to hear that. Probably one of the most difficult things to experience. 1st I would say that PhD admissions are not so cut and dry as undergraduate programs, so try not to look at rejections in the same way. PhDs are often funding based (at least in the US), so the premise of your admission is usually based on the money the department and labs you’re interested in have. Your work has to be something that will fit into a particular lab, since they will be the one funding you, but generally, the department is the one funding your first year until you get admitted into a lab. Long story short, improve your academic training in work that pertains to the lab or field you want to be in. The main way to do that is get research experience. Research experience makes you more marketable. I completed a Masters during the year I had to wait after rejection and that helped things tremendously, but you should know that getting another degree is not necessary at all. There are plenty of ways to get more research experience: post bacc, lab techs, lab manager, lab intern, etc. advice here is limited due to comment length. Also keep in mind, my advice is mainly STEM oriented, so I’m not sure how it applies outside of these fields. Most of all, don’t let rejection deter you- let it drive you instead. If a PhD is the route you want, don’t let anything stop you. Best of luck and best wishes!

Thank you for sharing your story!! Even through major challenges, things do work out the way they are supposed to. I’m glad you got into a program 😊

@AngelTrazo

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Rachel 🥰

I’m so thankful for you for never giving up, and for sharing your story. The waiting game is so hard. And being hard on ourselves is so common. But I am glad you kept on going!! You truly will help so many. And you inspire me!!! 🤍🤍🤍

@AngelTrazo

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Geselle! So glad we can both inspire others on KZread 😍❤️

You’re such an inspiration Angel! I truly enjoy hearing your personal experiences, thank you for sharing 🤍💫

@AngelTrazo

3 жыл бұрын

Ahhh thank you so much Kayhlia 💕☺️

Hi Angel, I was a waitlist survivor too. I waited for a month or two before I officially got it. I do understand how it feels. Starting PhD in 2020 is not easy already, and waiting for a waitlist was just make things worse. But the worst thing is, as an international student, I didn't know at all that can I travel to the US to start my career or not. But, luckily I am. So, keep fighting, Angel, and I will do the same.

@AngelTrazo

3 жыл бұрын

Love hearing another waitlist survivor story. Thanks for sharing, Kevin. It’s nice to hear the international perspective too - one of my best friends is from Korea and she decided to defer her U.S. PhD offer because of COVID. it’s a wild time but yes - we keep fighting! :)

a cohort of 3!?! wow! great to hear about your open and honest journey to applying💕

@AngelTrazo

3 жыл бұрын

Ahaha right!? We are tiny but mighty! 🥰 Thanks so much for watching Julia

@scrapbookbyjulia

3 жыл бұрын

@@AngelTrazo exactly!! I'm slowly opening up to the idea of going back to school but idk idk going to really take my time to research and do some soul searching LOL will you be sharing an update after year 1 of your studies? i hope next year it'll be safe enough for you to meet your cohort and department in person😔

Wow!!! Congratulations for surviving the waitlist!!! Awesome! This is so inspiring Angel. There is value growth in waiting.❤️

@AngelTrazo

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much friends 💕

i'm so glad you showed up on my recommended! currently an undergrad art & asian studies major and i battle between wanting to full send my fine art dreams or joining academia and getting a PhD literally every night. wishing u the best of luck in your PhD program :)

@AngelTrazo

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Sey :) I just watched your art portfolio video and am so inspired! ~ so excited to see where your journey takes you

omg I plan on going to graduate school too and this was a great video for me to look ahead and get ready for the future, I'm so happy that you pushed through and got in. Hard work beats everything

@AngelTrazo

3 жыл бұрын

Ahhh! You’ll have to let me know how your grad school app journey goes in the future. Best of luck, Alice! :)

What a tough journey that was! Glad you got accepted by UC Davis. Thanks for sharing this information so others can also learn about the process.

@AngelTrazo

3 жыл бұрын

So glad also! Thanks so much Judy 🥰

Thanks for sharing your journey Angel! So happy that you’re got accepted into UC Davis (hehe yay for staying on the west coast!) and woah cohort of 3 sounds amazing though! You’re amazing 🥰

@AngelTrazo

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Tiffany 💓

I didn't know you were a wait list survivor! I'm glad you were able to get in!

@AngelTrazo

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Stephie! 😍 I’m honestly so relieved and grateful

Congratulations 🎉 🎊 Omg, this is so exciting! I’ve been officially accepted into two programs but am waitlisted for a third. Hoping to hear good news soon 🙏🏾

@AngelTrazo

3 жыл бұрын

Ayyyy Congrats!!! 🥳

Wow!! You are so strong! You got this girl! 💪🏻✨❤️ just applying to PhDs is SO brave! #newsubscriber over here! And I can’t wait to see more of you!

@AngelTrazo

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Fercci! I love that you’re a ballet dancer and have a health channel :)

Thank you.. very helpful emotionally.. I'm having the same feelings and have almost the same story except for the last part.

Congrats to you for getting in to UCD! I'll be applying for grad school this year so hoping it will all turn out positive in the end 🙂👍🏾

@AngelTrazo

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Candice! Best of luck to you!!!

Thanks for sharing ☺️

Ahhh I remember that limbo while waiting to hear back from colleges. Can’t imagine the feeling for even higher education!

@AngelTrazo

3 жыл бұрын

Right!? 😫 And there really isn’t such thing as a safety school since all programs are about “fit.” Also damn can’t believe I did this process 3 times *smh* (undergrad, MA, PhD)

Omg finally someone who interdisciplinary related work, yay for ethnic studies/American studies! I got into my PhD program and I’m still deciding on what I want to do, whether to go or take a break lmaoo

@AngelTrazo

3 жыл бұрын

Ayyyy we love interdisciplinary! Keep me posted :D if it’s any reassurance one of my best friends deferred her Stanford education PhD for two years so she could do activism work & be at home in South Korea for a bit! I also took a gap year between undergrad and my MA

Congrats getting in off the waitlist!!

@AngelTrazo

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you twins 🥰

Thanks so much for this video Angel! Applied to Biology PhD programs this cycle and got rejected by almost all programs except one, where I am waitlisted. Nice to hear it's possible to get off the waitlist!

@AngelTrazo

3 жыл бұрын

Ah rejections truly sting but I'm glad there's still hope. I'm rooting for you to get off the waitlist! Best of luck, Gauri!

@joehere999

19 күн бұрын

Hey what are you doing now? You got accepted to programs?

@gauriganesh1070

18 күн бұрын

@@joehere999 Nope! Ended up at a master's with a great job and my life is much better now than it was 3 years ago so have faith in the process

Heartiest congratulations to you! I am an applicant from Bangladesh and currently going through the same period. I have applied to Economics (PhD) programs in 9 US schools for fall 2021 session. I have been rejected by 3 schools, ghosted by one school and waitlisted by 2 schools. I got accepted to one school but they did not make any funding offer yet and are also not replying to my emails anymore. I really want to get off of the waitlist as those schools are among my top choice. But I currently feel really hopeless. Your story made me feel a bit better. Thanks!

@AngelTrazo

3 жыл бұрын

I definitely remember that feeling of hopelessness all too well. Wishing you the best of luck, Rafia! Also wishing you good funding packages!!

Great thanks for sharing 👍☺️

@AngelTrazo

3 жыл бұрын

thanks so much for the love & support, Zara

Hi Angel! I’m doing my PhD in American Studies and I think we’re in the same year/class. Totally felt the way you did when I applied. I would love to talk with you more since I’m also focusing on Asian American Studies!

@AngelTrazo

3 жыл бұрын

So nice to meet you, Ann! Yes, feel free to reach out via email: angel.a.trazo@gmail.com. Always so excited to meet other Asian Am Studies scholars :)

A UCD alum here! congrats you still made it into a prestigious school. I wish UCD had my program but sadly it doesn't so i had to apply elsewhere for PhD.

You’re so strong for having dealt with all of that even before the pandemic hit!

@AngelTrazo

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Stina 💓

I love this moment keep sharing

@AngelTrazo

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much :)

This is helpful. Im getting rejected from co-op jobs :( and its so disheartening and disappointing.

@AngelTrazo

3 жыл бұрын

So sorry to hear that :( Glad this video could help! Wishing you the best of luck

Hello!!! Fellow Asian Americanist here!! I also was rejected everywhere last year. Reapplied this year and just got into Brown! I also did a master’s first. We should catch up at AAAS or something sometime. ❤

@jiatalksfragrance

Жыл бұрын

I also relate to the personal crises on so many levels. I had long COVID and broke my wrist and was navigating a domestic violence case against my ex fiancée during my first apps :( During second apps my mentor passed away 💔

@jiatalksfragrance

Жыл бұрын

The UCs are absolutely top tier for Asian American studies and you are so cool for having gone to the founding institution ❤

@AngelTrazo

Жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness CONGRATS on Brown! ❤️ Applying for graduate school is such a difficult journey, but it must have been especially trying hearing all that you went through. I’ll be at AAAS this year!! Let’s definitely connect :)

Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I feel a lil less overwhelmed after seeing this. I am from Social Science discipline as well. I just had one small query: I had an initial phd overview with my prospective supervisor where she had encouraged me to apply. Post my application, I was scheduled for another interview which was taken by members of the phd committee. Just wanted to ask that what are the chances of getting in after phd fellowship interview? I am freaking out.

@AngelTrazo

2 жыл бұрын

It really depends on the program! For my program, if we decide to interviews - not for fellowships, necessarily, but we do interviews with potential faculty advisors, those will be folks who will either be accepted OR waitlisted, in both cases only if the interview goes well (if the interview doesn’t go well, my program does not extend an acceptance). best of luck !! I hope your interview goes well :)

Very very very very very very good

Yes just got the news I am waitlisted for a graduate program. Undergrad GPA is 3.4

@AngelTrazo

2 жыл бұрын

Wishing you luck!!

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I applied for PhD physics program at Georgia State university and my application is in waitlist. How much are the chances of admit? I am hoping for their positive response.

Hey, Angel. I applied for a PhD in English Literature and have been waitlisted by George Washington University and Nebraska. Like you said, I have been having a really hard time with this. Should I keep hoping?

@AngelTrazo

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely keep hoping, especially if the PhD is something you want to pursue for your career goals! It’s an uncomfortable spot to be in with the uncertainty of being on the waitlist, but getting off the list definitely happens. It’s also no harm to ask the program where you are in the waitlist rankings/the possibility of getting into the program. Wishing you luck.

@utsharoy3992

2 жыл бұрын

I did ask them about the rankings, Nebraska told me I am among the top 3 in the waiting list and GWU said there's is fluid but I am high. But it is very hard to have faith.

Hi Love from India. I am in my master's program in political science and want to pursue my PhD in international relations with gender studies. Could you please give me some tips to start my research paper and process of admission?

@AngelTrazo

2 жыл бұрын

Hello! One tip that doesn’t get discussed enough - but is so necessary for admission into my program specifically, and for similar programs as well - is FIT (and Faculty). You could have the most stellar writing sample, but for the admissions committee I worked on, what mattered most was having a faculty mentor whose work aligned with yours/who would want to be your mentor throughout the duration of the program. You also need to write your statements and research paper sample to prove that you are a good fit for the program. I’d also recommend reaching out to potential mentors during the application cycle!

Dont worry, you can get accepted into another PhD program

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