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Cary Nelson seemed to get a decent job.

dang you shown me.

Lots of misinformed assumptions being thrown around here. While it is certainly true that " there are plenty of funded MA programs" (I'm currently in one), it is not true that "an unfunded MA doesn't look good when you apply to PhD programs" or that "they are easy to get in[to]." I would recommend seeking out this option first, but many people do a pay-your-way MA and go on to be very successful. As the euphemism suggests, it costs quite a bit, but if you can afford it, it can function as a very solid stepping stone for a good PhD program (especially Chicago's program).

Well... I suppose we'll find out. I'm waitlisted.

20th C. American Studies (lit & film), postcolonial, globalization, etc. Interested in working with Greta Aiyu Niu, John Michaels, Jeffrey Allen Tucker, amongst others.

Waitlisted by postal service today. The letter was postmarked on the 10th. So, looks like there's still potential for ppl being waitlisted. Not sure what that looks like, but the letter suggests that the list is short.

My application still reads the exact same as well: (P) Application ..., etc. What's the story? Anyone shoot them an email? Or something?

Yes, at least in my experience, MA applicants are considered after PhD applicants. That is to say, when I was admitted to my MA program two years ago, I found out a week (or perhaps two) after the PhD applicants.

Yes, at least in my experience, MA applicants are considered after PhD applicants. That is to say, when I was admitted to my MA program two years ago, I found out a week (or perhaps two) after the PhD applicants.

I don't have a whole lot of contact with external applicants (if any). So, I'm not sure on that count. But I will say that my acceptance was internal (and as I understand it, they took care of all internal applications today). Best of luck.