MtnDuck

I know I posted this a while ago, but I just logged back into this site and thought I would give an update! I ended up applying to 9 programs, both funded MA and PhD, mostly top 50 ranked. So far, I got one rejection (WUSTL, knew I wouldn't get in but wanted to shoot my shot haha) and waitlisted at Ohio State (fully funded PhD, ranked #28 on PG). So I think I might have a chance at getting into a PhD program worth going to, we'll just have to wait and see! But I appreciate your advice, and I did apply to several funded MA programs in case I decide that's the route I want to go, or I don't get in anywhere else.

Here you go: bit.ly/PhilAdm

Since we have a number of new folks on the forum and there have been a number of questions about what the spreadsheet is and what the FB group is, seems best to make a brief post with links to connect folks with the resources!
Here's the spreadsheet: Philosophy Admissions 2020 Spreadsheet 
If folks want to share the spreadsheet, feel free to do so using bit.ly/PhilAdm (this is so I can see how many folks access it but I just see the # of clicks).
For the last three years I've used the spreadsheet to track A/W/R after folks applied. As things are released, and as we receive credible information about what all has been sent out, I'll update the spreadsheet with that information. The first two tabs are dedicated to tracking releases and predictions of when things will come out. The middle two tabs are the application requirements for PhD and MA schools with deadlines and other information. 

Aside: Part 2 is a survey of how many schools folks applied to/barriers they encountered so feel free to fill that out if you have time/bandwidth. More info on that can be found here.
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The Facebook group is Philosophy Graduate Applicants. Folks can join by clicking the link (but be sure to take heed of the questions folks are asked to answer when they click join or you may not get added). The FB groups is a rad space to find other folks who are applying and ask questions. As with the forum just don't be a jerk/be charitable as we're all in this together!
 
-L

I think it's unlikely. They do usually release on a Friday so it could be an early fellowship offer and the fact that they delayed the semester start may mean they read through things faster so it's not impossible that it's true. However, if so it would be their earliest release ever by almost two weeks.

Unlikely. I think someone is being an jerk and submitting BS reports. Same with the CMU one tbh though they had some additional info...

IMO-not a chance it's real. Here's the past data:

Since we have a number of new folks on the forum and there have been a number of questions about what the spreadsheet is and what the FB group is, seems best to make a brief post with links to connect folks with the resources!
Here's the spreadsheet: Philosophy Admissions 2020 Spreadsheet 
If folks want to share the spreadsheet, feel free to do so using bit.ly/PhilAdm (this is so I can see how many folks access it but I just see the # of clicks).
For the last three years I've used the spreadsheet to track A/W/R after folks applied. As things are released, and as we receive credible information about what all has been sent out, I'll update the spreadsheet with that information. The first two tabs are dedicated to tracking releases and predictions of when things will come out. The middle two tabs are the application requirements for PhD and MA schools with deadlines and other information. 

Aside: Part 2 is a survey of how many schools folks applied to/barriers they encountered so feel free to fill that out if you have time/bandwidth. More info on that can be found here.
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The Facebook group is Philosophy Graduate Applicants. Folks can join by clicking the link (but be sure to take heed of the questions folks are asked to answer when they click join or you may not get added). The FB groups is a rad space to find other folks who are applying and ask questions. As with the forum just don't be a jerk/be charitable as we're all in this together!
 
-L

I don't think OP is on the forum (or minimally didn't post it to the results page). It was a direct report from the FB page though I think only one person reported hearing back and there were no other reports of a waitlist.

I just followed up with them and it's an early fellowship offer fwiw so I've updated the spreadsheet and the color-code!

Since we have a number of new folks on the forum and there have been a number of questions about what the spreadsheet is and what the FB group is, seems best to make a brief post with links to connect folks with the resources!
Here's the spreadsheet: Philosophy Admissions 2020 Spreadsheet 
If folks want to share the spreadsheet, feel free to do so using bit.ly/PhilAdm (this is so I can see how many folks access it but I just see the # of clicks).
For the last three years I've used the spreadsheet to track A/W/R after folks applied. As things are released, and as we receive credible information about what all has been sent out, I'll update the spreadsheet with that information. The first two tabs are dedicated to tracking releases and predictions of when things will come out. The middle two tabs are the application requirements for PhD and MA schools with deadlines and other information. 

Aside: Part 2 is a survey of how many schools folks applied to/barriers they encountered so feel free to fill that out if you have time/bandwidth. More info on that can be found here.
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The Facebook group is Philosophy Graduate Applicants. Folks can join by clicking the link (but be sure to take heed of the questions folks are asked to answer when they click join or you may not get added). The FB groups is a rad space to find other folks who are applying and ask questions. As with the forum just don't be a jerk/be charitable as we're all in this together!
 
-L

Since we have a number of new folks on the forum and there have been a number of questions about what the spreadsheet is and what the FB group is, seems best to make a brief post with links to connect folks with the resources!
Here's the spreadsheet: Philosophy Admissions 2020 Spreadsheet 
If folks want to share the spreadsheet, feel free to do so using bit.ly/PhilAdm (this is so I can see how many folks access it but I just see the # of clicks).
For the last three years I've used the spreadsheet to track A/W/R after folks applied. As things are released, and as we receive credible information about what all has been sent out, I'll update the spreadsheet with that information. The first two tabs are dedicated to tracking releases and predictions of when things will come out. The middle two tabs are the application requirements for PhD and MA schools with deadlines and other information. 

Aside: Part 2 is a survey of how many schools folks applied to/barriers they encountered so feel free to fill that out if you have time/bandwidth. More info on that can be found here.
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The Facebook group is Philosophy Graduate Applicants. Folks can join by clicking the link (but be sure to take heed of the questions folks are asked to answer when they click join or you may not get added). The FB groups is a rad space to find other folks who are applying and ask questions. As with the forum just don't be a jerk/be charitable as we're all in this together!
 
-L

@MtnDuck The email mentioned funding (just an overview; I'll get the exact situation with the official acceptance), but didn't use the word "fellowship." This is a whole new world to me; I don't know if there is a difference!
 
@wangshangchonglang I think I checked off both the Logic ones, definitely not the Philosophy one. It's my understanding that you get accepted to their doctoral program, and can decide later which of the 3 degrees you want to pursue? So I'm not sure it makes a difference? I'd assume that the professor you're interested in working with matters more, though i can see how that would correlate with the specific degree to an extent. I am not the department, but I'd think not all of the professors immediately sent out emails on a Friday night. Heck, I don't even know if they finished making all their decisions! 
 
I didn't think ahead that posting this would worry people. Sorry guys. I figured it would be helpful for future years to get an idea of when they came in, but fudging it to a week later prolly would've made a lot of people calmer 

CMU is mine, and it's real. Definitely felt very early to me! The professor who emailed me said they just met today to decide (I would assume that emails to the other 7 may not all have gone out on a friday night? I'd think it quite possible). I included the numbers since I know at some point I will be rejected, and I will be grateful for someone else posting that I'm in good, numerous company. 
 
I just wanted to say -- after I submitted my application, I discovered this site, and couldn't help but compare myself to the people posting. I had applied for the master's, and decided to check the PhD box on a whim, because wouldn't that be amazing? I have little background in philosophy itself, no research, no published papers, no fancy grad seminars. My SOP was more a frolic through things that delight me than a coherent research statement. 
 
When I read here, I was SO impressed by everyone's accomplishments and focus. It seemed beyond belief that undergrads could be so put-together. I thought, wow, they're going to think I'm such an idiot, just for daring to submit my application amongst such quality, dedicated candidates. Away I went, thinking I've got no chance. Well, at least I tried, at least I had fun writing my silly essay! 
 
I was SHOCKED to get the email. Still am. (only reason I don't think it's a fluke is that it's very personalized). Have I mentioned - no philosophy since high school, no grad classes, no papers published, no "research agenda". My application was essentially a list of things I've done that've made me happy, and things that I hope will make me happy in the future.
 
I just wanted to write this in case someone sees it in the future, to realize that there is hope and there is a chance, that they should go for it and not be afraid by the grandiose things they read! If I hadn't decided to apply before looking here, I might very well not have. 
 
So, in the middle of all this stress for many, best of luck to all of you! It seems to me now that there really is a chance for everyone, which warms my heart immensely. (and I know that sadly, many qualified people lose in this lottery, which i expect to do on my other application lol. only I won't even be qualified!)

Its under "announcement" and titled "2021 ACCEPTANCE/WAITLIST THREAD"

@MtnDuck This is helpful, thank you!! Yeah I saw folks discussing it in the FB group and agree that it's likely fake lol

Someone else made a note about fellowship decisions getting released first for Duke, so you might not be out of the running yet!

IMO-not a chance it's real. Here's the past data:

It looks like someone on FB updated their status to say that they heard back.

Yes and no--here it is for folks that want to take a look (I've shared it elsewhere but I don't remember where. Probably FB) but I do ask that it not get circulated since it's a bit of a mess and some data points might be wrong ?

UO Philosophy is accepting folks! Not sure where wkthomas got his information, but I confirmed that with two faculty members (including the DGS) pre-submission deadline.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/philgradapp (Philosophy Graduate Applicants)

FB group reports acceptances from the following (all of these are direct claims from other folks?

Marquette MA 1/7
Edinburgh MSc 1/12
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee MA 1/13
San Jose MA 1/20
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign PhD 1/20 (they released on the 17th last year so they may have found a new early trend)
 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/philgradapp (Philosophy Graduate Applicants)

Yeah that's me ? Though it only really works from everyone who has contributed info over the years/crowd sourcing ?

I think this illustrates why you should only submit documents in PDF form. The formatting of Word docs is too unpredictable.

Makes sense with the increase of applicants