"A stunning survey of the latest evidence for intelligent life on Mars. Mac Tonnies brings a thoughtful, balanced and highly accessible approach to one of the most fascinating enigmas of our time."
--Herbie Brennan, author of Martian Genesis and The Atlantis Enigma
"Tonnies drops all predetermined opinions about Mars, and asks us to do the same."
--Greg Bishop, author of Project Beta
"I highly recommend the book for anyone interested in the search for extra-terrestrial artifacts, and the political intrigues that invariably accompany it."
--David Jinks, author of The Monkey and the Tetrahredron
"Mac Tonnies goes where NASA fears to tread and he goes first class."
--Peter Gersten, former Director of Citizens Against UFO Secrecy
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Oh No! Mac, I am so sorry to hear that.
You are a skilled writer with a good sense of structure, narrative and description.
I think they were biased because you write SF. Fuckers.
Try Wash U.
And better luck next time.
Cap'n and WMB--
I wouldn't be at all surprised if my SF writing didn't turn them off. Dumb hicks. This wouldn't be nearly so insulting if I hadn't put as much work putting together my application packet. They wanted writing samples, statements of intent, etc. It took a sizeable chunk of time and effort (and money to pay to take the GRE, which I passed).
I'm not going to bother disguising my disgust. I deserve to be in the program and strongly suspect they automatically dished out grad positions to their own undergrads.
In short, I probably shouldn't be taking this personally, but I am.
I agree, it's their loss.
It's always frustrating to invest time, money and effort into a project and see it go bust. I hope the application materials and exam results can be used at other institutions, which hopefully, will have more intelligent admission officers.
I did giggle at "Mr. Toonies" though. Did it make you feel "animated"? LOL Perhaps your response should be in cartoon form.)
really hate to hear that!--you deserve to be there--try some others--you would probably love a change of location-- there are some really great places out there for you to explore--
That's a drag, though given the "Toonies" maybe you're better off without them.
Take this lemon and make lemonade.
Actually, I'd like to make lemonade and then throw it in their faces.
Mac:
You're always welcome up here - Nova Scotia has some of the best liberal arts universities in Canada. Acadia, St. Mary's, St. Francis Xavier, Dalhousie, Mount St. Vincent University, King's College - I'm sure you'd find a happy home at one of them!
Paul
My undergrad alma mater.
http://www.acadiau.ca/reg/admissionsNEWSITE/gradPrograms.htm
You would love Wolfville - the quintessential university small town, only 50 minutes from Halifax.
Canada! Canada! Canada!
Paul
When life gives you crap, make Crapade™
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