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It was my #1 choice on the west coast outside of CA, and I really never thought I'd get in, which is why I almost didn't apply. So good luck waiting!!! Hang in there.
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I am certain that the decisions do come out in waves but I have no idea how it breaks down. Regardless, I wouldn't lose hope yet!
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I am attending UW as a first year PhD student, and I received my decision on March 2nd 2016. So I would say it's safe to say that decisions will be out by March 15th at the latest!
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2016 Acceptance Thread
Little Earthquakes replied to BarAndFrills's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
I'll be in the English (Lit) department! What about yourself? Congrats! -
2016 Acceptance Thread
Little Earthquakes replied to BarAndFrills's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
I accepted my offer at University of Washington Seattle this morning! I'm elated but I also feel like I'm gonna throw up. So relieved this waiting is over! -
Waitlist Movements
Little Earthquakes replied to Two-Headed Boy's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
I'm about to decline U of Oregon. If that helps anyone!- 145 replies
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UC Riverside
Little Earthquakes replied to rdsull89's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
Thanks for the intel @rdsull89! I really hope they go to the wait list this year, but I'm just going to try to sit tight and try not to dwell this year. Anxiously crossing my fingers as this is my only shot at staying in California for my PhD. -
UC Riverside
Little Earthquakes replied to rdsull89's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
I just found out I've been waitlisted at UC Riverside as well! Wasn't expecting this in a million years. I'm going in for contemporary American and gender/sexuality/queer studies. Do we know how their waitlist process goes? Do they typically accept student based on areas of specialization? -
Waitlist Movements
Little Earthquakes replied to Two-Headed Boy's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
I declined my offer/TAship to University of Rhode Island last night if that helps anyone!- 145 replies
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GRE Subject "optional"
Little Earthquakes replied to Warelin's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
Personally, I shied away from programs that placed too much emphasis on the General GRE and did not apply to any that required the Literature GRE. I really disagree with the politics of standardized testing, and the merit of the Lit GRE just seems nonexistent to me. From what I've heard, the majority of programs that still require the Lit GRE don't place a lot of emphasis on it because it's really archaic/outdated. Okay tl;dr ignore my rant. When I was deciding between applying to other schools or staying on at my undergrad institution for my MA, I *did* take the Lit GRE in 2012 and scored abysmally. This application season, I was accepted to at least 2 programs that stated the Lit GRE was "optional." I chose not to send in my scores to these schools at the time I applied. -
@Cotton Joe I wanted to reply because I had a very similar experience to yours. I did my BA and MA at the same CSU in California. And I really think that staying at the same program for my MA was integral to the success of my application materials. Prior to starting my MA, I didn't even know two of advisers who went on to become my LOR writers and Thesis readers. Had I applied for a Ph.D. straight out of undergrad, I probably just would have selected three LOR writers who I had consistently produced A-level work with... but I know in hindsight that 2/3 of these instructors simply did not know me as well as the instructors who worked with me during my MA. Since you just recently became an English major, continuing to work with some of the same professors might really help you in the long run. Also, I honestly had no idea how the application process worked before working on my MA, but this is something that you definitely still have time to prepare for should you apply out of undergrad. Looking back at my level of writing as a fourth year undergrad versus a second year Master's student, I am so blown away by how much I improved. By staying for my Master's, I was able to diversify and specialize myself. I thought I wanted to pursue queer studies in 19th century American Literature at the Ph.D. level but by writing a Thesis on this subject, I was able to realize that the field was NOT for me. So I was able to spin the experience as my "pitch" for pursuing a Ph.D. in queer/sexuality studies and 20th/21st-century American Lit., I was able to envision which allowed me to pitch myself as a highly desirable candidate. Looking back at the statement of purpose I wrote to get accepted into the Master's program, I really don't think I had what it takes to enter into a Ph.D. program. I've had very good luck this application season and have been accepted/waitlisted at some really competitive programs, including my top 2 choices! Which I never would have expected before applying. That said, I did decide to take a year off between my Master's and Ph.D. Between writing my Thesis and teaching a Literature course, I was (personally) way too exhausted to apply for a Ph.D. before I had my degree in hand so I decided against it. I know that several people have had good luck starting a Ph.D. directly after the MA, but I was too nervous to attempt it myself. But in the end, you are going to know your strengths better than anyone. So just remember that and take the time to explore different opportunities/options!
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Penn State English 2016
Little Earthquakes replied to A blighted one's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
I was kind of thinking this might be the case since there still are people here (myself included) who haven't heard anything yet. Thanks for letting us know! -
Penn State English 2016
Little Earthquakes replied to A blighted one's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
I still haven't heard back from them, and I really don't know what to expect. Good luck to everyone waiting! -
I'm actually a little surprised that I didn't make as many mistakes as I was expecting. It really helped to just learn from everyone else, but here's what I did: When I took the GRE 3 years ago prior to my MA, I didn't study at all and scored decently on the Verbal. I was convinced that if I spent more time preparing, I could get a near perfect score. My score went up 1 point. I wasted hours studying for the GRE that could have been used towards researching programs more substantially. I spelled "multitudinous" as "multudinous" in at least 9 of my statements of purpose. I caught it at the very end of my app season in January when I was submitting my final round. That error really stuck out to me because I think I must have been convinced I was spelling it right in spite of the squiggly lines that came up on Word. I applied to UC Santa Cruz for English/American Lit without realizing that they were Comparative Literature program. Apart from wasting $90, I really didn't care when the rejection came in last week. In my U of Washington statement, I shortened the school's name to "UWA" without realizing the standard is "UW." Since I got accepted into the program, I guess they didn't hold it against me but I was convinced that they would.
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2016 Acceptance Thread
Little Earthquakes replied to BarAndFrills's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
I got accepted to U of Washington, which I was not expecting in a million years. On an alternate list for funding though. Really hope I get a funded offer from them. Gotta just calm down, sit tight and wait on it for now. -
2016 Acceptance Thread
Little Earthquakes replied to BarAndFrills's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
Oh my Gosh!!! I had no idea. I was too scared to ask if there was possibly funding!!! I'm going to email her about it. -
2016 Acceptance Thread
Little Earthquakes replied to BarAndFrills's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
Thank you and Congrats! I would love to, but I really can't justify spending the money right now. Will you be attending? -
2016 Acceptance Thread
Little Earthquakes replied to BarAndFrills's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
Got into University of Oregon with funding/tuition remission. The letter didn't specify the stipend amount though. So I'm waiting to hear more. But I'm excited! -
UC Riverside
Little Earthquakes replied to rdsull89's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
Omg that sounds really strange. I really don't see why they can't directly notify applicants who have been waitlisted. -
Penn State English 2016
Little Earthquakes replied to A blighted one's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
Based on lurking the results search, it seems that Penn State rolls out offers up through the April 15th deadline and doesn't really keep applicants posted. -
UC Riverside
Little Earthquakes replied to rdsull89's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
I may do the same if I don't hear from them in a week or so. I'm just really curious to know whether they're done with their recruitments. Good luck! -
Waitlist Movements
Little Earthquakes replied to Two-Headed Boy's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
I got waitlisted at CUNY this week which is my #1 choice for a variety of reasons, and got accepted yesterday to U of Rhode Island. Still waiting on 7 apps, but it was fantastic to finally have good news this week.- 145 replies
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UC Riverside
Little Earthquakes replied to rdsull89's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
Just curious, but are all the offers/wait lists out from UCR? UCR is the only program I've applied to that's within commuting distance, so I'm dying to know my status so that I can start more seriously considering out of state opportunities.