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No it's okay, I understand. I think that is partially true, that I was too focused on the fact that I was very qualified for it. Also, I really don't want to talk to my FPA. She was completely unpleasant and rude to me the entire process. My current school, where I'm getting my masters, does not get many Fulbright applicants because it is a conservatory, so most people are not about to propose complex academic projects. My undergraduate university was very supportive and even helped me with my application even though I had to apply through my current school where I am getting my masters. She tried to convince me not to apply for no reason except that "I am going on vacation in July and won't have time to edit your application." She would take WEEKS to respond to my emails/requests and even told me the wrong location of my interview and I had to find out through one of my interviewers. She is known around the school for being a horrible administrator and extremely unhelpful, and because my school is so small (an administrative staff of about five people) she basically got the job of being the Fulbright advisor because she won many years ago. Sooo, long story short, I have zero interest in reaching out to her and asking what she thinks went wrong, because I'm sure she'll be really rude/horrible about it. She even said I was such a bad writer that she didn't believe my first language was English (I was an English major from Princeton, and my professors were so excited by my analysis/writing that they tried really hard to get me to get my PhD in English, and even said they'd help me get into Yale, soooo... yeah. I think that comment is a bit out of line.) Pardon my super long comment I'm in a bad mood right now lol

No, it was less than 6 months. I spent two months in Austria/Germany and most recently a month in Germany.

Bleh I know this is conceited/full of myself. But I wish I could know why I was rejected. I had a really really strong application. (I thought?) I applied for voice, and I just won a huge national vocal competition (which I would say is more competitive, at least in the vocal field, than the Fulbright...) I also studied German for a number of years, have done summer programs in Germany, and come from a top university and a top masters program. My recommendations were overflowing with praise. I had an affiliation letter from a top conservatory. I know they say you can't ask, but I wish I knew so I could have a better application next year...

I was rejected. I kind of expected it, but I feel way worse than I expected... all that work for nothing... and I've made such a huge deal of it to my close friends/family... Sigh.

ughhh how are you guys all getting them, I haven't gotten anything

7:30? *weep* I have today off from work and normally I'd relish in getting to diddle on the computer all day but now I am just nervous.

I applied! I applied for a grant in voice. I had good recs/decent recording, and a pretty good affiliation letter, but I have no idea how competitive it is. I knew some people at my university who won it but they were practically geniuses, so I dunno how I stand. My German is just conversational (I can understand almost everything) but my actual speaking skills are kind of shitty, so I don't know how my evaluation went.

The anxiety I am experiencing today is just woooonnndeerffullll. I am in Chicago for an interview/audition for a professional studies program and just had my audition, plus now I know we're finding out about the Fulbright. I honestly don't think I got it, I applied for opera and I had a really crappy audition. Sigh. Why do people schedule opera singers for morning slots?? I just had a 10:30 AM audition and I swear my voice doesn't come to life until 1 PM. Oh well, whatever. I just need to get through this day but I've literally been sick to my stomach all day

Okay, so I'm confused. I applied for a Fulbright to Germany in music (voice) and I was excited to learn mid-November that I had an audition in December. I went to the audition and it was okay, though not awesome either. Somewhere in between. They seemed to like my answers for why I wanted the Fulbright. The thing is, the website doesn't mention ANYTHING about an audition for Germany, just the other countries. It says that if you are recommended for further review after reading your application, then you will be asked to send an additional CD to Germany by December 15th and you will be notified in early December. However, no where does it say you will be auditioned first. It's a bit different because for other countries, you just have the audition, and there's no mention of sending additional materials. I haven't heard from them since the audition. I was going to email them to ask if I needed to be aware of sending anything soon if I made it past the next round, but then thought that would be presumptuous, and obviously the December 15th date has passed. Should I assume I didn't get it the Fulbright? I'm just very confused because the audition was not part of the procedure listed on the website, and I never heard about whether or not I should send additional material. I can't decide if getting the audition was my "passing" the next round or if after the audition, I did NOT pass to the next round. Also-- my original submission was more than sufficient for Germany's additional materials requirement, so I guess I'm also wondering if they just sent the CD directly themselves? instead of depending on me to do it?

I don't think I'm a finalist... I'm not really sure honestly. I think I have to have my audition for the Fulbright in the U.S. and then I have to make ANOTHER recording to send to Germany (Germany is very particular about the music applicants, for obvious reasons.) The website says after the audition, if I get recommended THEN I send an audition CD to Germany. Quite the long process! I'm optimistic though!

hi all! I applied for a Fulbright as an arts applicant, for voice, to study and specialize in German opera. I just got an email that I passed the first round and have been invited to audition, which is super exciting! I don't know if anyone here has ever applied as an arts candidate, but I am wondering if anyone had thoughts-- I go on auditions quite a lot and I usually start with my French piece, since it shows me off quite well. My German aria is nice but not as flashy. However, since I'm applying to go to Germany, I wonder if it would look odd to start with something in French (though I will also indicate that a German piece is offered.) Any thoughts?