Appppplication

Yes it's complit. The DGS didn't technically say waitlist, but he said if they need to return to the files they would return to mine.

Informally waitlisted at UC Irvine. Likelihood of moving up is low. It sounds like they admitted enough to get the yield they want.

I received a detailed and informative email about the strengths and weaknesses of my app. They clearly paid a lot of attention to my file which made me feel good.

Informally waitlisted at UC Irvine. Likelihood of moving up is low. It sounds like they admitted enough to get the yield they want.

I received a detailed and informative email about the strengths and weaknesses of my app. They clearly paid a lot of attention to my file which made me feel good.

So my appppplication season is officially (or nearly officially) over!

Applied to 3 programs and have one amazing funded acceptance at a perfect dept for me, 1 wait list with low likelihood of admit, and 1 rejection.

33.3% across the board.

Can't wait for fall!

So my appppplication season is officially (or nearly officially) over!

Applied to 3 programs and have one amazing funded acceptance at a perfect dept for me, 1 wait list with low likelihood of admit, and 1 rejection.

33.3% across the board.

Can't wait for fall!

Informally waitlisted at UC Irvine. Likelihood of moving up is low. It sounds like they admitted enough to get the yield they want.

I received a detailed and informative email about the strengths and weaknesses of my app. They clearly paid a lot of attention to my file which made me feel good.

Informally waitlisted at UC Irvine. Likelihood of moving up is low. It sounds like they admitted enough to get the yield they want.

I received a detailed and informative email about the strengths and weaknesses of my app. They clearly paid a lot of attention to my file which made me feel good.

Just wanted to chime in and say hi. I was accepted last week in the UCR comp lit department!

People do sometimes turn down offers to reapply, but to be honest, unless it was a bad fit why would you? And if you were admitted it's probably a decent fit for you. 
 
I don't like the "safety school" lingo for PhD programs, because every PhD program is competitive. 
 
Also you must ask yourself what you would do with that extra year to make your apps stronger, and would it even be worth it? Or would you just be rolling the dice all over again with a similar application? There are no guarantees that you will publish that article within the year, or whatever accomplishment you hope to achieve.
 
If you want to wait to try your hand again at a dept that admits 5 people every year and receives 500 applications, then no, don't turn down your offer. 
 
It sounds like the real question for you may be: what are the necessary parameters that must be met to allow myself to go into a humanities PhD program? There are very few jobs no matter where you get your PhD from. Research shows that there is only an 11% difference in the amount of people getting jobs from a "top 6" program than from a "top7-50" program (or something along those lines). Given that placement is generally bad everywhere, 11% more people landing in TT jobs is not that many more and may ultimately not be worth it the extra year and the extra money. But hey, it's just my opinion. I'm no expert.  

People do sometimes turn down offers to reapply, but to be honest, unless it was a bad fit why would you? And if you were admitted it's probably a decent fit for you. 
 
I don't like the "safety school" lingo for PhD programs, because every PhD program is competitive. 
 
Also you must ask yourself what you would do with that extra year to make your apps stronger, and would it even be worth it? Or would you just be rolling the dice all over again with a similar application? There are no guarantees that you will publish that article within the year, or whatever accomplishment you hope to achieve.
 
If you want to wait to try your hand again at a dept that admits 5 people every year and receives 500 applications, then no, don't turn down your offer. 
 
It sounds like the real question for you may be: what are the necessary parameters that must be met to allow myself to go into a humanities PhD program? There are very few jobs no matter where you get your PhD from. Research shows that there is only an 11% difference in the amount of people getting jobs from a "top 6" program than from a "top7-50" program (or something along those lines). Given that placement is generally bad everywhere, 11% more people landing in TT jobs is not that many more and may ultimately not be worth it the extra year and the extra money. But hey, it's just my opinion. I'm no expert.  

Congrats!!!!

@hannalore I LOVE Beyonce's songwriters! 

So yes I know we're all in the humanities and our lives are intricately intertwined with our reading. But what are you listening to??? We all have the soundtrack of our lives, whether to get us through tough admissions season or just in general. So here's your chance to make all of our lives richer....
 
 
I'll start, because right this very moment I'm listening to Beck: Morning Phase, and it is very nice indeed. I was so excited for this album to come out some time ago due to the single Say Goodbye that I first heard. I love that song. And then, you know, that whole Grammy's things too...

Accepted to UC Riverside comp lit with four years funding (I have an MA)!!!!! 
 
SOOOOOOO happy!!!!

Accepted to UC Riverside comp lit with four years funding (I have an MA)!!!!! 
 
SOOOOOOO happy!!!!

Accepted to UC Riverside comp lit with four years funding (I have an MA)!!!!! 
 
SOOOOOOO happy!!!!

Accepted to UC Riverside comp lit with four years funding (I have an MA)!!!!! 
 
SOOOOOOO happy!!!!

Accepted to UC Riverside comp lit with four years funding (I have an MA)!!!!! 
 
SOOOOOOO happy!!!!

Accepted to UC Riverside comp lit with four years funding (I have an MA)!!!!! 
 
SOOOOOOO happy!!!!

Also most complit departments have NOT notified yet. 

This week we're going to get real results! I can feel it!

UGG. That guy should step down from the rankings. The Gourmet Report should be banned and reconstructed under a new name with new methodologies. 
 
Please take these rankings with a grain of salt people. 

UGG. That guy should step down from the rankings. The Gourmet Report should be banned and reconstructed under a new name with new methodologies. 
 
Please take these rankings with a grain of salt people. 

UGG. That guy should step down from the rankings. The Gourmet Report should be banned and reconstructed under a new name with new methodologies. 
 
Please take these rankings with a grain of salt people. 

UGG. That guy should step down from the rankings. The Gourmet Report should be banned and reconstructed under a new name with new methodologies. 
 
Please take these rankings with a grain of salt people.