BaldwinsBrother

Heard back earlier today! Got the Ford!

CONGRATS!!!

@unfriendlyblackhottie did you receive a call from a POI or Harvard's DGS?

Holy Harvard! Huge CONGRATS!!

I was also rejected from Brown, but accepted to Penn State's English/Af. Am dual studies program, as well as Vanderbilt's English program.

CONGRATS!!!!

@unfriendlyblackhottie I don't have a strong preference because I plan to pursue interdisciplinary studies, but long-term I would want to teach in an English department. And I don't think you'll be disqualified. I'm not sure how the committee/selection process works exactly, but a lot of decisions seems to come from fit/writing sample/ who you know. But hey, it only takes one "yes," and (I think) we've applied to a good number of schools/programs.

@unfriendlyblackhottie yeah, I applied in a way to mention at least one English faculty member in each of my Statements. I know Harvard has you choose a primary field, so that is application is specifically combined with English. Other than about five African American studies programs, the others I applied to are English specifically. Did you apply to any combined programs?

Sorry for the late reply, I have little-to-no clue how to use this website. My general research interests are (primarily within 20th cent Af. Am. lit) childhood studies, queer theory and masculinity studies, afro-futurism, and affect and embodiment theories. I also study the vernacular and the politics of "popular," for lack of a better word, identities in hip hop literature and live performances for my rhetoric and composition department.

Hey y'all, I contacted 6 POIs from my 12 schools. Ever professor was very nice, responded within great time, and I've been in conversation with a few past the general inquiry. Now we just have to endure the nerve-wracking wait, but time's winding down. Everyone on the east coast, stay safe in the blizzard this weekend.

Hey y'all! I applied to the same schools, minus a few (for Africana studies at least). I'm doing the combined African American and American Studies program at a few schools; I also applied to a few English Literature programs. It would be great if this is a light application season! :-) Best of luck, and many wishes for multiple acceptances.