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Did they offer you funding? Or was it..."hey we really like you but..."

Has any one else been rejected from Buffalo? I'm still waiting to hear from them.

What field/discipline does he do? and... CONGRATS!

-What sundry administative fees am I responsible for? -What competitive funding is available after 5 years? Do English grads tend to be successful in securing this funding? -Am I responsible for Summer school fees? (if applicable) -What extracurricular activities (readings/workshops) are available through the department?

For me: 1 Focused SOP and WS (these two are both vital). The WS is in my field of interest. 2. LORs 3. GPA and Masters (I will shortly have 2) 4. GRE - Appalling Maths score. Good verbal. Meh writing. My age: 35. gap year between under and graduate - 9 years. Professional expertise in the field I want to academically specialize in: 9years. Acceptances: heaps, in top 10 and also excellent state schools. Rejections: None so far, although I cannot wait for that rejection from Buffalo. Point is? Luck maybe, but also strategize. I did. And it paid off. Also do not let anyone tell you that you cannot do this. I had many people poo my desires and my response was a kind flick off.

Bump for DHEnthusiast.

In the same boat. But it looks as if they are posting rejections.

I've been told that I am pretty blunt in my letters. Dear Professor X, After considering my options, I have decided that I will accept your offer of admission. Please advise how I can initiate the process of enrolment. Best, Y

It's badly worded but no. What they mean is you will receive a living stipend AND an almost full tuition waiver.

You guys are talking in a language I don't understand.

ANother stupid question, what is the main indigenous language spoken in the States? And is it possible learn these?

Oh, I see. You might be right. Being an international, I anticipate that I will not be offered first year funding anyway.

So roughly 13,500 dollars stipend (9 months). I wonder if the 200 dollars is per semester or per year. ETA: And no mention of Summer funding. "An almost full tuition waiver" sounds ominous too.

Random question, are there any indigenous peoples in Puerto Rico?

I'm just gonna leave this here:

Have any Washington admits received funding info?

FYI, I've declined the offer at Milwaukee. So hopefully that will help someone out.

Don't lose hope. I do wonder if you have targetted the right schools for your interests. I don't know much about American studies but I would suggest IF you are unsuccessful this year, to look at the following places. Iowa. Nebraska. WUSTL. Maryland. From my research, these places have opportunities for DH. ETA: UWisconsin-Milwaukee And possibly UWisconsin-Madison.

I've flown numerous times. I love and hate flying. Petrified the plane will crash. In part because I've seen too many Seconds from Disaster/Mayday/Air Crash Investigation episodes.

What is the appropriate ettiquette to decline offers? I've already accepted one offer informally, but I should I wait for the official acceptance before I decline my other offers? ETA: I don't want to wait too long because it's not fair for those on the waitlists.

English! No, I haven't heard a peep. I only discovered the website response because there was an admission report on the Grad Cafe results board.

Another offer of admission, this time at UWashington. Wow! I really don't deserve this good fortune.

PMed!

My F-priorities (not in order). 1. Fit. 2. Funding. 3. Faculty-Student collaborative opportunities. 4. FLocation. 5. FExtra-curricular opportunities.

Did you apply for fee waivers. I agree the costs in applying are huge, and as an international those application fees are fairly prohibitive!