Warelin

I think I might have missed something. I thought Oregon State only had a Master's program in Literature.

Are we talking about Chicago? If so, I think there are a lot of implied rejections because they send out interview slots for their top candidates. In recent years, no interviews mean no PHD slot. Formal rejections happen 2-3 weeks after the interview requests.

@sugilite Thanks!

I'll PM you the link once it releases.

It is an open access journal and will also be indexed by MLA Bibliography and Ebscohost Discovery. So, anyone can access!

12 weeks!

My article was accepted to a peer-reviewed journal. Is this real life?

So, my article got accepted today. It gets published next week. I'm in shock.?

Small note here: We prefer GRE Writing to be in the "GRE/GMAT/etc" subforum of the Applications section because it allows Writing Samples for schools.

The April 15 deadline is when accepted students must accept a funded offer by at schools that have signed the resolution. It is possible for funded offers to come after that but it will usually require you to be waitlisted prior to that. (Some schools do have silent waitlists)

@TGCA

Did you mean UIC here?

Congratulations!

This! (But only the ones with Mary Berry) What kind of photography do you enjoy shooting?

I'd generally recommend against applying to only one school because of the extremely low admissions rate. Southern Illinois University has a mental health concentration. UIC also has a mental health concentration.

Isn't it nice when the paragraph writes itself? Keep me updated how your application season goes.

I think that's perfectly normal for this part of the cycle. Means you care about this applications. I found it was best to ignore the temptation to open such files until after the cycle is over. I think this happens to people even after getting acceptances. There have always been a few people who decide to turn down one or multiple offers each cycle because they realize that a PHD won't bring them the satisfaction they want or they can accomplish what they want without a Ph.D. A Ph.D. is a lifestyle change for many that involves great sacrifices. For some, the application process helps them realize they felt like they were being forced to apply because they were trying to escape something or because they liked the idea of it. For others, it serves as greater motivation to try again regardless of the outcome. There is nothing wrong with either scenario because life is complicated and the right job for one person isn't the right path for another. On a different note: When weighing schools, think carefully about what specifically you'd like to do and where'd you like to teach. Equally important, think about your desire to teach vs your desire to research. Some colleges are really great at research; others are really great at getting you teaching opportunities. Both will have a different outcome. T20 programs have traditionally been better at placing at research institutions, but a lot of community colleges + teaching-focused colleges/small liberal arts colleges are hesistant to hire graduates from T20 programs because they often fear that the applicant will leave them for when a research institution is hiring and they believe that students don't have enough teaching experience or passion. From my conversations with multiple directors at T20 programs in recent years, it seems that some programs actively discourage their students from applying to anything but research institutions because it allows them to maintain their prestige and more easily allows their research ideas to spread. Think carefully about the environment that you'd like to immerse yourself in and try to think about the long term strategy. If there's a specific city you'd like to work in, I'd encourage you to explore some of the colleges in that city and see if you can pick up on a trend. Oftentimes, some colleges don't have the resources to put jobs on the Job Market and e-mail available opportunities to nearby graduate programs. From other conversations I've had, a lot of people decide that they don't want to leave their city or have family commitments that make them unable to enter the Job Market. If there's something you want to obtain from your time in a program, talk to the directors and coordinator and see how possible it would be to obtain their support. That support will be more valuable than most things would be if it makes you happier which in turn will likely make you more productive.

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Why aren't you applying here? All my courses next semester are focused on Contemporary Drama or Gender and Sexuality! I'm currently waiting to hear back from 2 journals regarding pieces I wrote on Adichie and Suzan-Lori Parks. I think I should hear back sometime in February. Bummer that you didn't get to see Sweat. I've heard great things about the performance!

I need more people interested in Adichie to come here. I'm spreading my time between English, Women and Gender Studies, and the Drama department to have a fuller experience of talking about Adichie, Suzan-Lori Parks, Lynn Nottage, and Katori Hall.

I think they're referring to the fact that a lot of students take out loans because moving expenses can be expensive. I think I spent around $1500 to move my stuff via a storage pod + first month's rent + deposit + car rental + gas money to move. A lot of people take out a loan because they can't afford that cost out of pocket and a lot of programs don't pay out a stipend until 2-4 weeks after classes start. I think that's why they stress initial living expenses and federal financial aid within those sentences.

I think the page you found relates to Undergraduates. I think this is the page you were referring to? Funding at the Graduate level is not dependent on Federal Financial Aid. The only time that Federal Financial Aid would have any impact is if you wanted to take out any student loans. Federal Aid is handled by the Student Financial Services office. Funding at the Graduate level is determined by the Grad School or the individual academic departments. As a Graduate student, you would still be eligible for Graduate funding.

Princeton is one of the very few schools which does request it. "If the fall semester grades are not available at the time of application submission, please log back into the application checklist and upload them when they become available. Screenshots from student portals will not be accepted as a current transcript." Does your school offer you a chance to download your transcripts? It sounds like what Princeton is requesting in this case. Columbia seems to be relying on a self-reporting system. Reporting your grades might help you. Not reporting your scores won't hurt you. I think the only time it becomes a major concern is if the grades for the semester are a C or Below.

I wouldn't worry about it unless a school specifically makes mention of them being a requirement. Given how much is evaluated throughout the process, it is unlikely that one semester of grades will make or break you.

Most programs in the humanities do not interview. Interviews are more common in the Social and Natural Sciences.