[Here Comes the Sun/ Waitlist Movements]

Wait listed at Tennessee and it’s my #1 choice.

[Projected Acceptance Dates for English PHD programs]

Really confused about Tennessee-Knoxville and Vandy. A few acceptances last week, and now nothing. I’d at least like a rejection soon so I can leave their websites alone. That being said, who knows how many rounds they’re doing.

[Projected Acceptance Dates for English PHD programs]

Question about Vanderbilt:

Three acceptances today. If my application status remains unchanged, should I accept rejection and push it from my mind?

[2018 Acceptances]

Should I assume, in light of the waitlisted few at Alabama, that I’m rejected if my application is still in the “evaluation” phase?

I’ve heard that Bama is letting in fewer and fewer, but I applied anyway.

[Projected Acceptance Dates for English PHD programs]

I got an email from Mississippi that said the department would review all applications on February 16th.

That was really nice of them to send an email like that.

[Let’s talk books]

16 minutes ago, FreakyFoucault said:

For shits, a month ago, I decided to finally read Tristram Shandy. It was, by far, the most bizarre book I've ever read -- almost John Ashbery bizarre. It was, dare I say, freaky... Since then, I've been trying to figure out why Lawrence Sterne thought postmodernism would be appropriate in the 18th century, but I've got nuthin'. 

But more recently, I re-read Madame Bovary, and am still marveling in the perfection. 

Other than that, I oddly haven't been reading a whole lot. I've been watching TV more. Don't tell adcomms

Although I’ve never read it, the scholarship I’ve used for Ring Composition talks about it. Mary Douglas believes the structure is a true ring.

[Any February 1st (and later) admissions deadlines left?]

Thank you all! Huge help. 

Georgia State and Memphis went right under my initial radar somehow...

[Any February 1st (and later) admissions deadlines left?]

56 minutes ago, katie64 said:

Virginia Tech! Feb 1st deadline; that's for the MA, however. 

Oh, I got excited for a moment! I like Blacksburg. But, alas. I’ll already have one of those in a few months.

[Any February 1st (and later) admissions deadlines left?]

Victorian Lit. But, I’m adaptable. 

[Any February 1st (and later) admissions deadlines left?]

Besides Middle Tennessee State & Southern Miss? Preferably in the South. 

I can’t think of a faster way to check comprehensively than this... any suggestions?

[Projected Acceptance Dates for English PHD programs]

My heart goes out to everyone.

I applied to Tennessee, Alabama, Vanderbilt, LSU, Auburn, Mississippi, and soon to be Middle Tennessee and Southern Miss. 

All in Victorian Lit. I have little confidence if any.