[Has anyone heard from the University of Alabama English graduate program?]

I'm with you; I've still have not heard. I emailed the DGS at the beginning of last week, and she said that she would be notifying applicants at the end of the week, which would have been 3/27. 

[Waitlist Movements]

3 hours ago, LeadersAsAnimals said:

Thanks for the info. I'd expect to hear something closer to the April 15 deadline set by the Council of Graduate Schools. Though info may come sooner if the four accepted students respond soon enough. I would love to attend AU for the obvious reasons concerning faculty, but having interacted with some of the faculty and staff throughout the app. process, AU is now at the to the top of my list. They all seem so friendly and interested in my future and future work (maybe this is customary?). 

Are you accepted anywhere else? I have an acceptance to another Uni., so the waitlisting at AU doesn't burn as much as it could have. Again, my experience with AU throughout the app. process catapulted them to the top of my list, which sort of sets me up for a letdown--ha!

I am a Victorianist--so at least we have the 19th century in common--and my specific focus is poco/marxist theory, fin de siecle, degeneration, and tech at the close of the 19th century and early 20th century. 

Here's hoping we both get in off of the waitlist.

I agree with you, LeadersAA, Auburn has been upstanding and helpful in the application process; I would really like to attend. As I am not able to leave Alabama (my wife is currently completing her residency here) I was only able to apply to two institutions - U of Alabama and Auburn. I have been waitlisted at both.

Congratulations on your acceptance! And it's good to "meet" someone else interested in the 19th century, even if it is across the pond. One of my all-time favorite professors is a Victorianist - you guys are pretty good people:)

Cheers to both of us getting in off the waitlist!

[Waitlist Movements]

On 3/21/2016 at 7:19 AM, LeadersAsAnimals said:

Hi Dakine,

I was also waitlisted at Auburn. I have not heard anything from them since. I see this going one of two ways. 1. They will notify waitlisters of any movement around the April 15th deadline. 2. We will never hear from them if spots do not open for us waitlisters. What is your focus for the Auburn program? Good luck!

Hey LeaderAsAnimals,

I recently spoke with the DGS at Auburn. He was really friendly and told me that, due to university budget cuts, they are only accepting four Ph.D. students this year instead of the normal six or seven :/ They are still waiting to hear from students, so I guess we'll just sit tight for now. Good luck to you! 

Currently, I'm gravitating towards being an Americanist (19th century), but most of my critical interest lies in ecocriticsm. What about you?

[Waitlist Movements]

Hello All, 

I hope you all don't mind if I join the nail-biting group. I was wondering if anyone has applied to and/or has had word from Auburn or U of Alabama? I have been waitlisted at both. The DGS at Auburn told me that I am at the top of the list, so I hope that turns into good news. I'm just curious to see if there's any movement out there for these programs. Good luck to everyone in the coming weeks!