>be me
>trying to get into a phd
>get invited to an open house session
>do my best to not look retarded
>some days later, get an email from university personnel
>rejection letter
>no update on portal
>dejected, but let it be

>20 minutes ago
>status update
>university has rejected me

I've heard of people being notified of acceptances early but not of rejections. There's a crackpot voice in my head saying that the email was meant to be something else entirely, but that feels unlikely too.

Should I email the department and ask them if there was an error of some sort?

Why not?

>>33297964 (OP)
phd is competitive anon. Why do you think you were better than the director's nephew? You are arrogant. Send the email, then look at your other applications. You have other applications, right anon?

>>33297964 (OP)
Why? So they can reject you a third time?

>>33297964 (OP)
How were you dressing on that day?

>>33297964 (OP)
You were rejected. You can inquire why. Try again. And again. And again if needed.

God has never helped a lazy man. God helps those who help themselves so don’t be afraid to shake them down for information.