Tyler on The Road

Hi all!
Not applying this year, but I am a Ph.D student at UW-Madison (SJMC) and thought I'd post here in case anyone had questions about applying to Wisconsin-Madison. I did my Master's at Syracuse University (Media Studies program). The comm "programs" in UW are fairly different (School of Journalism & Mass Comm vs. Comm Arts vs. Life Sciences Communications), so if you have any questions, please let me know! 

I still have 6 universities to go, but I know the feeling. I think I'll be rejected and I have to apply for fall 2017.
To skip the embarrassment part, I suggest you a white lie! If anyone asks you about the results, say I've got an admission without fund, so you figured out it's better to wait another year and give it a try. I know lying is neither ethical nor a solution, but what's the harm in this lie? Nothing!!! Just stay focused and never give up! You can do a lot as dear Wendy said, I'm planning to do the same this year. 
Good luck with future, my friend.

I have the same situation. We may talk more, and if don't get the chance this year, we can create it next year, never give up on your dreams!

Hi, thanks for your respond.
Yes, I have MA in English Literature. I wrote my writing sample in MLA style. I know 4 languages, and my SOP was good, according to people I talked to. I never attended conferences, and I'm aware of the fact that that's the weakest part of my CV. Giving up is the worst part of anyone's life, and I'm not a quitter, so I'll try again next year. But I wish I could have the chance to follow my studies this year, since my country is not stable in politics, and I may lose the chance of studying abroad if someone like Donald Trump wins the presidential election. Even by putting aside this bitter fact, waiting another 18 months is the worst part I could think about. I liked your last sentence and I'm exactly doing the same, I prepared myself for the worst part: no admissions, if I get one I'll be extremely happy, but if I don't, at least I won't break.
Thanks again for your post, I wish we could be in contact more, and who knows, maybe I get the admission and I get the chance to meet all you guys.