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Good question. I'm not really sure what the best approach is. You could either ask when results will be released and if they say they've all been released, then ask about yours. Or you could just saw that you heard rejections had gone out but you hadn't heard anything and wanted to inquire about your status. I feel like either of those are reasonable. (You'll often hear on the boards that you shouldn't inquire about results until later, but I think given that rejections have gone out, it's fair to ask. I've seen stories of people's email getting lost somehow.) Also, have you checked your online application? It could be that you received a result there and the email just didn't go through.

That would be highly unusual to send out rejections before acceptances, and it would appear that Cornell has not done this the past few years at least. I know that no acceptances have shown up on the results board, but I assume that's just because it's a small cohort (as most comp lit programs are). So since rejections are out, I would assume all decisions have made. That's why I think it's fair to contact the department and/or graduate admissions. But I'm just trying to make inferences based on the data we have, so who knows!

Two thoughts: 1. Given that both are strong programs that would be a good fit for your research interests, I don't think it's unreasonable to pick the NYC option to stay with your partner. If there was a large difference in fit/ranking then I could see arguments against doing this, but it seems to me like a very valid tie-breaker. 2. Have you visited these programs? On paper it sounds like both are good options. But you may find that you simply click with one program/advisor and not with the other. This is probably something that can only be determined by visiting (although that's not even 100% conclusive). So, I'd say visit both and go with your gut. If it's still a wash at that point, go for NYC for personal reasons.

I didn't apply, but some people have already reported rejections from Cornell for comparative literature. So if you haven't heard anything yet, you may want to contact the department.

Haha thanks! I'd certainly be OK with that result! But honestly, now that I have a few great offers, I really just want a definitive answer from the rest of the programs so that I can get down to making a decision.

Yeah, Princeton is definitely a long shot for me too. But hey, you never know! Wishing us both good luck!

I feel like Princeton should be today. They sent out acceptances on the 18th last year and on the 19th in 2015.

I'm hoping Brown sends out rejections today so I can put that one to rest.

From personal experience both of these pieces of advice are spot on.

I posted that when I woke up and saw it since I'm currently in Europe. I think I got it around the same time Nichi posted.

Also in at Riverside with a fellowship!

It is Bergman, but the still is actually from the Virgin Spring (not my favorite Bergman, but one of my favorite images in Bergman).

Thanks! I wish I could take credit for it, but it's a still from Tarkovsky's Stalker. That's why I like it! Tarkovsky is one of my two favorite directors. You can probably guess the other from my profile picture.

Completely unrelated to your post, but I love your profile picture.

Now you all are making me feel homesick.

Yep. And I'm really weirded out by the 1 Chicago and 2 Brown acceptances. Not sure whether people just aren't posting on GradCafe, or if there's still news to come.

Anybody want to claim the UChicago acceptance? Or the 2nd Brown acceptance?

Yeah, I'm also wondering if more Brown acceptances are coming (hopefully!). Chicago seems like they've been pretty consistent the last few years so it should be this week. It looks like they've sent out acceptances on Saturdays a couple times though, so I would rule that out.

Ok, thanks! And Congratulations!

If you don't mind me asking, were you awarded the presidential fellowship? It looks like last year the person who received it was alerted 10 days earlier than the rest of the acceptances. Trying to determine if the lack of an email in my inbox means anything......

It's too early to give up hope! I think most of the programs from your list haven't sent out anything yet.

Having worked in a university writing center for a number of year I can't recommend their services enough. Especially if you are unsure how to tackle the problem, I don't think anything beats meeting with someone in person on a regular basis. My writing center allowed students to set up regular appointments with the same person, which sounds like it would be ideal in your case. So I would strongly encourage you to inquire about this possibility. You mention that it is difficult to set up a meeting. Have you tried going there in person? You can also try sending an email describing your situation and ask whether regular meetings are a possibility. Like anything, writing centers can definitely vary in how well organized they are and how they operate, but once you get in the system, people start to know you there, etc., I really think they are an invaluable resource.

Any info on the Stanford wait list? Do we know if all acceptances/wait lists have been sent out?

I know this subforum is kind of dead, but did anyone else apply for German PhD programs?

January isn't over yet! Judging by results from the last few years, it looks like they typically send out acceptances in the last week of January or first week of February.