LibraryLivingJT
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I emailed U of Arizona about the status of my apps, and they said they should be done reviewing them mid March, so if you are waiting on them, expect an answer then!
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Not accepting applications right now (deadline passed), but I went to a program that only does an MA for my MA (Clark University in Worcester), and it was fully funded, and I got a TAship with a good funding package (for a terminal MA program).
Not sure if you're looking for schools to also apply to if this season doesn't work out, but I had an amazing time at Clark University.
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16 minutes ago, LibraryLivingJT said:
Nope, not yet, but I saw some acceptances on the board from the end of January. They only take 4-6 students, according to the webpage.
My POI in both English and ASE said he thinks ASE is done sending out acceptances already (but he wasn't sure about this).
Actually, they take 6-9 (according to the website), with a waitlist of about 3.
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Who will I be seeing at the U of Delaware visit? I'm so excited
Third application cycle and I am so ready to say YES to a program.
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22 hours ago, Addison Kennedy said:
Hi! I am relatively new to this forum but wondering if anyone has heard from USC ASE?
Nope, not yet, but I saw some acceptances on the board from the end of January. They only take 4-6 students, according to the webpage.
My POI in both English and ASE said he thinks ASE is done sending out acceptances already (but he wasn't sure about this).
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5 minutes ago, punctilious said:
As a designer, I have a bit of a visceral reaction to 'stuff falling down page' as it reminds me of the days when people would make snow/glitter/whatever the heck fall down their websites, alongside their funky cursors and auto-playing music.
But yes, this was adorably executed.
Hahah!
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1 hour ago, Oklash said:
Hi I am applying to english grad programs and have been accepted into two fully funded MA programs. In my statement of purpose I mentioned that I was interested in modernist, 20th century, and African American literature. However, after spending post submission time reading, and reviewing my undergrad work, I think I would be much better and off studying 19th century literature and late victorian literature. I know that MA programs do not expect perfect commitment from undergrads entering MA programs but this seems like a very dramatic shift, and honestly, I don't know even remember why I was ever so committed to modernism.
I will be visiting the campuses that offered admissionship soon. Should I ask to speak with faculty aligning with this new research interest or will the faculty not like this? Should I just suck it up and stick with modernism?
Will I ever be able to take a little time to really decide on what specific niche I would like to invest in?
When I entered my MA, my interests listed in my SOP were VERY different from what I actually ended up focusing in.
In my SOP, I discussed both American and British 20th century texts, but for my MA Thesis I ended up focusing on 20th century and contemporary ethnic American Lit. I say it's fine to change, as, at least where I got my MA, no one expected you to necessarily stick with what you wrote about in your SOP.
Hope this helps!
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17 minutes ago, punctilious said:
The official acceptance in the application portal came through for the University of Delaware.
There are yellow and blue digital streamers and confetti falling down the page.
That was something new, I suppose. Lol.
I just saw that and thought it was super cute.
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2 hours ago, Isocrates2.o said:
Anyone else have a job and need to make some tough decisions in regards to which programs to visit? I'm deciding between three programs, all of seemingly equal merit, and trying to determine which is the best fit.
BUT- I'm a practicing teacher, and I can't just cancel three or four class sessions at the drop of a hat because programs want us to visit on weekdays. My students NEED to hold class. Such a frustrating situation to be in. What I'm doing is narrowing down to my top choices and only visiting them, but... AH! So frustrating.
I lucked out in that U of Delaware's visit days are March 11-12, and March 12 is the start of spring break at the university where I teach.
I definitely understand as someone who doesn't want to cancel any classes at all ever if it can be avoided.
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Hearty congrats to everyone who has had good news recently!
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I did home-made thank you cards for the recommenders close by, and email thank you letters to those further away, and am giving my main mentor (mentor for the past 8 years), a nice gift - a handmade leather padfolio.
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19 hours ago, punctilious said:
Happy venting!
Our CFO has given the go ahead for me to work remotely! That means I get to keep my job! I'M SO HAPPY!
YAY!!!
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Also, I'm a bit nervous about being back in the classroom as a student - I've been teaching the past two years, so it will be a big change of pace. I'm excited also.
Anyways, this summer I also want to try to read some fiction:
The Surrendered - Chang-rae Lee
Portnoy's Complaint - Philip Roth
And some others I can't think of right now
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Also, finally got that USC English rejection letter. A little bummed since it's been my number 1 choice the past two application cycles.
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35 minutes ago, roycedoyce said:
So what kind of results are we expecting this week? I'm still waiting on UC Riverside and UCSB...
I'm also still waiting on UCSB. Also waiting on a couple others. Hmmm...I'm expecting a UCSB rejection.
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37 minutes ago, CulturalCriminal said:
Both fantastic and both have increasingly informed my own research. I would consider Nothing Ever Dies to be more of a highly successful piece of academic-level writing in American and Asian American Studies, that just so happens to be well written and read by non-profs.
I love Nguyen's style so much, so I'm really looking forward to reading this one - glad to hear even more praise for it than I've already heard!
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4 hours ago, a_sort_of_fractious_angel said:
Ummm these all look fantastic and I shall be adding them to my list! Thanks for sharing, @LibraryLivingJT
Awesome!
For great fiction, DEFINITELY check out Nguyen's Pulitzer Prize winning novel The Sympathizer - one of my recent favorites
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3 hours ago, clinamen said:
Hi! I am on the waitlist at USC and was notified via email the same day they did their acceptances. When I check the portal it still says submitted and nothing else. I can't answer your question about the possibility of an invisible waitlist but when I spoke with who I assume to be the DGS today he mentioned that things have been quite hectic over there. I also happen to know that they are hiring right now and are in the process of job talks so the department is quite busy and I think they just may be a little behind on these sorts of things. Hope this helps!
This definitely helps and explains things; thank you so much!
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Saw some USC English rejections on the results page and they stated that they only found out due to a random portal check.
Checked my portal and no letter to be found. Perhaps they are just being late with my rejection?
Or, does anyone know if USC does an invisible waitlist, meaning not informing you if you are on it? - I'm thinking of emailing them and my other remaining programs soon.
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4 minutes ago, LibraryLivingJT said:
Hey all! Very excited about this thread!
I plan to read:
Stamped From The Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America by Ibram Kendi (he spoke at the campus where I teach last year, and it was amazing - looking forward to this book since a lot of my research and pedagogy focuses on racism).
The Making of Asian America: A History by Erika Lee (some of this will be review for me, but some will be new - I have done a lot of work with Asian American lit and plan to continue to do so for my PhD)
The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness by Michelle Alexander (been meaning to read this one forever)
Nothing Ever Dies: Vietnam and the Memory of War by Viet Thanh Nguyen (the latest work of nonfiction by one of my favorite fiction writers and scholars).
Those are the ones I know I really want to read.
I'm also going to see about suggestions when I visit U of Delaware
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5 minutes ago, punctilious said:
He quoted Latour in his SOP so he figures he probably should read more than just “The Berlin Key.” Haha. I think Latour is the theorist he’s most drawn to.
It's interesting stuff - read it in a class on "new" theory and criticism while getting my MA. I think he will like it!
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Hey all! Very excited about this thread!
I plan to read:
Stamped From The Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America by Ibram Kendi (he spoke at the campus where I teach last year, and it was amazing - looking forward to this book since a lot of my research and pedagogy focuses on racism).
The Making of Asian America: A History by Erika Lee (some of this will be review for me, but some will be new - I have done a lot of work with Asian American lit and plan to continue to do so for my PhD)
The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness by Michelle Alexander (been meaning to read this one forever)
Nothing Ever Dies: Vietnam and the Memory of War by Viet Thanh Nguyen (the latest work of nonfiction by one of my favorite fiction writers and scholars).
Those are the ones I know I really want to read.
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4 hours ago, punctilious said:
I think my husband has a few things he wants to read:
- We Have Never Been Modern by Bruno Latour
- Getting back up to speed on Russian, using The New Penguin Russian Course and the Russian texts we own (novels, short stories, a book on Putin, etc.)
- I saw suggestions for a couple theory overview texts that he may pick up: The Routledge Companion to Critical Theory and Literary Theory: A Very Short Introduction
- Perhaps not this summer, but he'll probably pick up French for Reading (as previously recommended by @a_sort_of_fractious_angel, I believe) to work on his second language requirement
- I think Harvard sends out its reading list for the General Exam sometime over the summer, so he'll probably get started on that, too!
Excited to hear what other people are thinking!
Latour is a tough nut to crack, but new materialism isn't really my favorite theory.
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Also, if you're looking for some good fiction, I highly recommend Roth's The Plot Against America - my students love it, and it's very timely.
Quit Playing Games (With My Heart) / Projected Rejections
in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
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I emailed for an update from USCB and they got back to me today. Rejection.