bdon19 Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Anyone know anything about how the waitlist at Chapel hill works? The email says the waitlist is very active and that there's a good chance I'll be admitted. But I don't even want to hope... christakins 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenmt Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 PS, a wait-list question I don't think I've seen asked elsewhere: for those with admits, are you planning to choose once you've heard from all of the schools on your list, or after visiting the school, or based on some other factor? I'm trying to glean info re: timeline... after what point I can reasonably expect my waitlisted spots to turn into yeses or nos. I know 4/15 is the drop-dead date, but I'm guessing most decide before then? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InHacSpeVivo Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 (edited) PS, a wait-list question I don't think I've seen asked elsewhere: for those with admits, are you planning to choose once you've heard from all of the schools on your list, or after visiting the school, or based on some other factor? I'm trying to glean info re: timeline... after what point I can reasonably expect my waitlisted spots to turn into yeses or nos. I know 4/15 is the drop-dead date, but I'm guessing most decide before then? Thanks. Personally speaking, if I get funding/acceptance with funding from some of the schools I am waiting to hear from there are at least five schools I will contact to either decline my acceptance or withdraw my app from consideration. So, I think it depends on how many applicants at the places where you are WLed follow this model. As an aside, I keep meaning to say this. Vermont is the best (honestly, teaching at UVM would be a dream for me)! I'm pulling for you. Edited February 19, 2015 by InHacSpeVivo pannpann and greenmt 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Q84 Posted February 19, 2015 Author Share Posted February 19, 2015 PS, a wait-list question I don't think I've seen asked elsewhere: for those with admits, are you planning to choose once you've heard from all of the schools on your list, or after visiting the school, or based on some other factor? I'm trying to glean info re: timeline... after what point I can reasonably expect my waitlisted spots to turn into yeses or nos. I know 4/15 is the drop-dead date, but I'm guessing most decide before then? Thanks. greenmt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunalit Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 I was agonizing over whether or not I should email the DGS at Princeton to ask about their waitlist procedure, but after reading the responses here I think I'll go ahead and email. Have I mentioned how incredibly appreciative I am of all the goodwill on GC this year? It's really astounding. *warm hugs to all* Space_Elf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenmt Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 As an aside, I keep meaning to say this. Vermont is the best (honestly, teaching at UVM would be a dream for me)! I'm pulling for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space_Elf Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 PS, a wait-list question I don't think I've seen asked elsewhere: for those with admits, are you planning to choose once you've heard from all of the schools on your list, or after visiting the school, or based on some other factor? I'm trying to glean info re: timeline... after what point I can reasonably expect my waitlisted spots to turn into yeses or nos. I know 4/15 is the drop-dead date, but I'm guessing most decide before then? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softcastlemccormick Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 I just found out that I'm on the wait list for OSU. It was a very positive and encouraging letter, and told me that if admitted, I'd get a waiver/decent stipend, and that they only admitted 9 PhD candidates this year. Does anybody know about OSU's usual wait list timeline, or whether or not my situation would be benefitted by visiting the department (I live close by, and UW-Madison suggested it in their wait list email)? margeryhemp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeaOverCoffee Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 I'm on the wait list for Ohio State, too! I'm ecstatic. I don't have any acceptances with funding yet, so this could be my only option. From my understanding, they will inform the wait list people as people begin declining their acceptances from late March--early April. What is your sub-field, softcastlemccormick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeanCalvin Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Hi. I'm the most recent Yale acceptance. I'm also on the UCLA waitlist, so if you're waitlisted there, you have one less spot to worry about. Ramus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softcastlemccormick Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 I'm on the wait list for Ohio State, too! I'm ecstatic. I don't have any acceptances with funding yet, so this could be my only option. From my understanding, they will inform the wait list people as people begin declining their acceptances from late March--early April. What is your sub-field, softcastlemccormick? Right now I have another wait list, so it could be one of my only funded options as well. And my sub-field is 19th-century British lit, as well as sexuality studies. How about yours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeaOverCoffee Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Right now I have another wait list, so it could be one of my only funded options as well. And my sub-field is 19th-century British lit, as well as sexuality studies. How about yours? Long nineteenth century literature or Victorian? I'm interested in Gothic Victorian literature, with an emphasis on eco-critical studies (urbanization, structures of buildings, etc.). It's so exciting to meet someone else with similar interests! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softcastlemccormick Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Long nineteenth century literature or Victorian? I'm interested in Gothic Victorian literature, with an emphasis on eco-critical studies (urbanization, structures of buildings, etc.). It's so exciting to meet someone else with similar interests! Mostly Victorian novels and poetry, but long nineteenth century erotica. I'm into fringe fiction, like adventure and sensationalist fiction, and definitely gothic! What's your favorite gothic work? Yay for similar interests! TeaOverCoffee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lo.lee.ta Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Just declined offers from Pittsburgh and UNC Chapel Hill. Hoping this means good news for some of you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softcastlemccormick Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Just declined offers from Pittsburgh and UNC Chapel Hill. Hoping this means good news for some of you!! If you decline UW-Madison please let us know!!! Congrats on all the acceptances! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarolineNC Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Just declined offers from Pittsburgh and UNC Chapel Hill. Hoping this means good news for some of you!! What's your area of study? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lo.lee.ta Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 (edited) CarolineKS, it's 20/21C lit. and theory. Not sure how either program arranges their waitlist(s), but hopefully that helps. Good luck to you! Edited February 20, 2015 by lo.lee.ta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean-luc-gohard Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Hi. I'm the most recent Yale acceptance. I'm also on the UCLA waitlist, so if you're waitlisted there, you have one less spot to worry about. Damn, the UCLA waitlisters have been killing it this season! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christakins Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 CarolineKS, it's 20/21C lit. and theory. Not sure how either program arranges their waitlist(s), but hopefully that helps. Good luck to you! Ohhhhh that's my field! Maybe this will bring me good news... I notice you're in Portland--I did my BA at Portland State. Were you in the English dept.? I loved my experience at PSU! Feel free to DM me if you wanna connect. And best of luck wherever you choose, lo.lee.ta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCB Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 I'm another Ohio State waitlister! I'm a rhet/comp applicant. softcastlemccormick and TeaOverCoffee 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softcastlemccormick Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Welcome fellow OSU waitlister, LCB. Join us in purgatory. TeaOverCoffee and LCB 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkgraduate Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 I've just been waitlisted at Stanford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lycidas Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 I've just been waitlisted at Stanford. Me too! Hooray for waitlists! inkgraduate 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AsKingfishersCatchFire. Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 If you are turning down UW-Madison, please do as soon as you can and let us know! I am repeating softcastlemccormick's imperative! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarolineNC Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 If you are turning down UW-Madison, please do as soon as you can and let us know! I am repeating softcastlemccormick's imperative! Just fyi, I went to University of SC for undergrad and majored in English and I love that department with my whole heart. It is a wonderful, wonderful place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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