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If there's anyone on this board who got funding this year, and would be willing to PM me to tell me what your application materials looked like, that would be helpful in terms of me seeing how I can improve my chances. Thanks.

Just got this letter...so guess I won't be going to Georgetown. - As March draws to a close, we would like to thank you for your patience as we worked through the gradual and complex process of making funding offers. We were very impressed with the breadth of talent and promise shown by this year's group of admitted students, but unfortunately we aren't able offer these opportunities to every qualified candidate. At this point, you should know that we have made all our initial offers of funding to other students. While not all of these offers have been finalized, it may be a good idea for you to consider alternative means of funding your education at Georgetown. We are committed to doing everything we can to make it possible for you to enroll. Your most valuable resource may be our current students, who can speak with you about how they fund their studies and support themselves here. I am happy to connect you with these students, so please let me know if you are interested in speaking with them. You should also be in touch with the staff at the Office of Student Financial Services about financial aid options and on-campus employment opportunities. Finally, please let me or Prof. Ortiz know if you have any questions at all about the program, Georgetown, or living in DC. Your application was excellent, and we would be thrilled if you could join us in the fall. All the best, Hannah

I wish they'd tell us what they consider to be a successful applicant in terms of receiving funding. I know some universities have algorithms, and I just wish I knew whether Georgetown has an algorithm or how they decide who deserves funding vs. who doesn't.

Thanks, thestage! And khyleth, that's been happening to me all week...

It's funny, given that the email said they would start making phone calls early this week...I obviously want to be reassured, but the more negative part of my brain says that they've just called all the people they're giving money to, and I'm just not one of them.

TheStage, I didn't get a "very strong candidate for funding" line, so I think that means that those of you who did get it probably have a greater chance of getting the funding. Can those of you who got the "very strong candidate for funding" line tell us what your background is (GRE, GPA, work experience, publications, other)? I'm trying to figure out what my chances are, if any, for getting funding. Thanks either way.

Thank you very much, Two Espressos! I noticed that elsewhere you said that your email said you were a "strong candidate" for funding (good for you). Did you receive your email from Hannah or Ricardo or both? And was the rest of it the standard fare (i.e. 'I am delighted to inform you that...etc.')?

Thanks for writing back! Christakins- hopefully we'll both get funding! Two Espressos- Thank you for the information. Where did you get the information about 89 people accepted, 30 matriculating and only 7 students chosen for the programs? That's something else I was curious about- how many people normally apply to the MA in Literature at Georgetown and how many get accepted?

Hey Everybody, So on March 1st, a lot of us got accepted to the Georgetown MA in English program. For those who got accepted and also those who have gone in the past, do you know how funding works? They said they'll start making funding calls this week- has anyone been called yet? If you have been called, can you share your stats (GRE, GPA, background experience) so we can try to figure out who gets funded? Thanks!