LibraryLivingJT
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So happy to see waitlist dreams coming true!
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On 2/19/2018 at 1:43 PM, It_Must_Be_Abstract said:
Excuse me if this question has been covered in other threads (I'm new to the GC). But reading your post here, @Isocrates2.o, I'm wondering what people think about this: should emailing faculty at the PhD programs to which one is applying be treated as a necessary step in the application process?
Sincerely,
Someone who didn't email any faculty
I did not email or reach out to any faculty until this, my third application season, and I think it definitely helped, especially in terms of tailoring my application materials, especially to the programs I was accepted to. One of my POIs at U of Delaware even did a mini phone interview/advice session with me while I was working on my application, which really helped me edit it and tailor it to one of my top choice programs. SUNY Binghamton faculty were also very helpful regarding what they look for in an application.
Faculty I reached out to (from 8 of 9 programs - all besides UCLA) emailed me back with advice about the application process and well wishes.
So, while not required, I really think emailing faculty helped me with my applications.
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On 4/13/2018 at 6:23 PM, AngieEngLit said:
Just got the phone call from University of Arizona DGS for English Lit: accepted off the waitlist, woo hoo!!!
YAY! So happy for you!
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23 hours ago, evanmarie said:
Got an acceptance to UT Austin (American Studies) yesterday so I HAVE TODAY to decide. AH
Congrats!
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Declined my offer at SUNY Binghamton - just got the offer today. Hope this helps someone out!
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Accepted to SUNY Binghamton but declined the offer, as I already enthusiastically accepted U of Delaware's offer!
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Best of luck in the next application season! Odds are, next round will be much more fruitful.
I had a friend who applied last round and got into one program, ended up being a bad fit, so he did not accept.
This round he was only outright rejected by 2 of 9 or 10 programs, waitlisted at others, and had offers of admission at a couple of different programs.
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I say go to USC. I applied there twice and did not get in either time, however, one of my POIs there helped me with all of my applications and really went to bat for me in the Dept and wrote me letters of rec for all programs I applied to.
However, I am also a firm believer in going to the program that you think really fits YOU and will help YOU achieve your goals.
Luckily for me, my visit to U of D sealed the deal because of great faculty, location, courses, funding, and resources.
Good luck making your decision!
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Congrats everyone on making their final decisions!
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Don't know about comics, but U of Delaware has a Material Culture research track and has extensive archives.
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4 hours ago, AngieEngLit said:
Thank you!
I got the call late Friday that I am waitlisted...!
Fingers crossed that you move off the waitlist!
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On 3/29/2018 at 3:35 PM, AngieEngLit said:
@LibraryLivingJT, which specific program? I applied to PhD in Lit, and haven't heard anything yet... oh the agony...
PhD in Lit. Focus: 20th century and contemporary American Lit, focusing on ethnic American lit in particular. They had called me at the beginning of last week, and I had called them back last Thursday.
Good luck!
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Turns out I was waitlised at U of Arizona, but told I was high on the waitlist and offer of admission was likely. Just took myself off the waitlist - hope this helps someone out!
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Turns out I was waitlisted at U of Arizona, but just took myself off the waitlist. Told I was very high on it and offer of admission was likely. Hope this helps someone else!
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1 hour ago, M(allthevowels)H said:
Well, Congrats! Even if it doesn't actually matter, at least it's nice to know.
Thank you so much, and yes it is! Flattering as well.
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Who else is heading to U Delaware?
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Was accepted to U of Arizona for English and will be turning down the offer tomorrow. Hope this helps someone!
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Accepted to U of Arizona for English, but will be turning my offer down tomorrow, as I already said yes to Delaware
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If anyone is waiting on U of Arizona and SUNY Binghamton, if I get accepted I will be turning those offers down!
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Another piece of advice is to attend conferences and institutes in your field - they are fun and a great way to network!
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Congrats on making your decisions everyone!
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1 hour ago, a_sort_of_fractious_angel said:
Ah! I meant (earlier in the thread) to join the general ranks of the decided!
I'm glad your visit went so well - from your note above it sounds like a fantastic place! Also, the campus really is just beautiful.
Oh gotcha haha! Where are you thinking of going?
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17 minutes ago, a_sort_of_fractious_angel said:
I attended two! CMU and Buffalo! I'm definitely glad I went - it was really enlightening (and fun!)
I look forward to meeting you. I think you'll really love UD.
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19 hours ago, maengret said:
Yay!! Congratulations. What made the campus visit so amazing?
The faculty were incredibly friendly and engaging, the current students were very kind and welcoming, and the other students in my cohort already began to feel like friends even after only spending two days with them. The campus is beautiful, the downtown is welcoming and has many shops and restaurants, and I love the library - great archival research opportunities. And great job placement (about 80%), and good teaching training. It is everything I want in a program.
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Wow! Good luck and I really hope you can get some clarity sooner rather than later.