broadcast outcast

Yesterday I had two phone conversations of note: one with Rose Choi, Administrative Aide for Graduate Affairs at NYU, and another with Jacqueline Francis, Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions and Financial Aid at Medill. In order to not bore readers by writing about boring things, I’ll keep the synapsis of both conversations brief. First, Rose gave me [...]

An article published in the online version of New York Magazine, entitled “Columbia J-School’s Existential Crisis“ suggests that perhaps, in a roundabout way, me not getting into Columbia could be a blessing in disguise. Why is that?  Well, looking at things as an outsider, it may appear as if Columbia hasn’t prepared itself as well for [...]

Next up: my topic essay for Northwestern.  Somehow, all my essays for NU came out better than those for Columbia, which I spent a far greater amount of time on.  Hmm.  Perhaps I was pressing–that wouldn’t be a stretch of the imagination.  Regardless, the topic essay cometh: — Please write an essay of approximately 800 [...]

Got another email from Medill.  If I get into NYU, I have no idea if I’d want to go there or NU.  It’s gonna be a tough choice. — Dear xxxx: Congratulations on your admission to Medill in the fall. I’m writing to offer help in answering any questions you might have about the school, [...]