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Does anyone know where I could find the data on applicants from last year?

Anyone planning on applying this cycle? Apparently the letter of recommendation requirement is entirely removed this time around.

Didn't get selected lol

According to the previous thread: Semifinalist notifications: 2021: Jan 19 (T) 2020: Jan 13 (M) 2019: Jan 16 (W) 2018: Jan 16 (T) 2017: Jan 18 (W) 2016: Jan 28 (Th) 2015: Jan 13 (T) Finalist notifications: 2021: Mar 3 (43 days later) 2020: Feb 27 (Th) (45 days later) 2019: Feb 28 (Th) (43 days later) 2018: Mar 1 (Th) (44 days later) 2017: Mar 7 (T) (28 days later) 2016: Mar 8 (T) (39 days later) 2015: Feb 26 (Th) (44 days later)

Hopefully we'll get results this week

Are there any statistics for previous year's acceptance rates (per country)?

I'm applying for advanced Japanese. This is my last year I'm eligible and I was successful with Boren, so hopefully this all pans out and travel will happen in Summer. *fingers crossed*

Well I'm really hoping they do the same for '21 peeps and offer us a chance to start later. Because as of now they just say "you must plan to depart no later than March 1st, 2022". And I'm worried: 1) Japan (and other countries) won't even allow foreigners in by that time and 2) My plans kinda hinge on Summer/Fall schedule instead of Spring.?

Wait "again"? Are you referring to 2020 cohort people?

Yeah I gave up hope for Fall in Japan a while ago. They haven't announced the cutoff for '21 awardees but I assume it will be like 2020 and we'll have until December 2022? Otherwise, I'm a little worries.

So when is everyone intending to go for their programs? Fall 21, Spring/Summer 22?

I also haven't gotten anything since the email with the FAQ and reminder to submit the survey. I wish there was more communication ?

I know everyone is winging it, but for people in the final year of their programs next year (graduating '22), are you willing to put off your graduation to stay matriculated? Wondering what I should do since obviously 2021 is not hopeful for most countries.

Where's the log-in for Boren? I haven't been able to access it since getting results.

Kinda a dumb question, but do you always receive the amount of money requested? Or do they send a follow-up email confirming funds (which may be less)?