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What's really odd is that when I looked at the school's websites for the criteria for the fellowship, I don't meet them with my GRE scores. However, on the nomination PDF it has a check box where it can be waived. I'm calling first thing on Monday, I'll let you guys know!

thanks hj2012. I have to admit when I read the letter I was immediately floored. I grew cynical after awhile though, graduate schools are so cruel that I'm starting to wonder if it isn't something they do for every applicant that has a certain GPA or GRE. My GPA is solid, but my GRE scores really aren't on par with where they should be. And all the school has is my transcripts and my scores. The letter explained the encourage diversity, and my academic background is a little diverse (makes me wonder if I shouldn't play up my participating in my schools Gay Straight Alliance club) so maybe they're just trying to boost their numbers for a wider variety of people pursuing their PhD? I've already emailed the person in charge of fellowships (the woman who contacted me) and I'll try to arrange a meeting when I call on Monday. I'll keep the thread updated in case anyone is curious about the situation/has received the same sort of letter as me.

So I'm applying to English PhD programs. I applied to my favorite school about two weeks ago, just the graduate school not the department, and I got a letter I wasn't expecting in the mail. I opened it thinking it would say, "Your application has been received, apply to your department." Instead it was a lengthy letter detailing their Distinguished Doctoral Fellowship Program, and how I was eligible for a nomination. They asked if I could come in next week to discuss my funding opportunities. Is this common? It's from the Graduate Recruitment Office. . . they already have my money, so what else could they want from me? Should I be excited?