RainDays

I applied to and got into Concordia's creative writing english MA a couple years ago. Concordia english is, to my knowledge, an easier school to get into. They have some FABULOUS professors - Sina Queyras especially. But be wary - their reputation is down the drain right now. Google "concordia english sexual misconduct". You'll see why

I've heard similar things. My grad advisor tried to push me into applying for U of T, but I really wanted a more tight-knit feel with lots of time to spend with profs. Plus U of T's program seems a bit too conservative for me!

I totally am! I applied for the cultural studies stream and my thesis revolves around media/contemporary art! I'm super into research creation too! Can I ask how you like the program so far? Honestly I'm blown away by the wide range of courses offered and the cool things so many profs are into. I'm at UVic, and its a bit of a sleepy department haha.

I have questions! I applied to work with Ara Osterweil and Alanna Thain! Have you taken classes with either of them?!! How were they?! I hear such good things!

Aw, no!!! Treat yourself to something nice tonight! My fingers are crossed for you!

Curious - did you application status ever change from "submitted" to "under review" ?

Yup, I'm a PhD applicant - and I believe the other poster is too!

I am SO GRATEFUL. THANK GOODNESS I HAVE FOUND MY PEOPLE RIGHT NOW. Also I feel you about the research stress. I feel like I can't start until I know the results of this app!

Also why the heck are they releasing a bunch of rejections? Maybe acceptances have already been made....? *just casually driving myself crazy at work this morning, no big deal*

I'm a BALL OF ANXIETY!!! I haven't heard anything from McGill yet. I just emailed the graduate coordinator. (PhD)

Did they say anything about phD? Also was it Maria Vasile that responded to you? I can't seem to get anyone there to answer my emails! Lol.

OMG!!!!! Good luck!!!!!!

Woo yup!!! Hoping for answers today!!!!!

Hahah yeah, my question exactly. I emailed the graduate coordinator at McGill twice and she never responded. Anyone hear of any acceptances of rejections from McGill for English? MA/PhD? This is crazy!

It's really strange. Especially because historically, from what I can see on the results pages here, McGill notifies successful applicants relatively early on (at least for PhD, and a few MAs). I think the only explanation is that they literally haven't opened/begun reviewing ours yet. That has to be it? Unless they have begun reviewing ours but have just neglected to change the statuses. I admit I called IT services at McGill and they told me they couldn't tell if my application had been opened or not by the department. No reassurance to be had.

I applied for the phd in english at Mcgill and my application status still says "submitted" and not "under review" !!! I am freaking out - anyone have this same situation? I'm tempted to email the department and query, although I know this is not something I should do!