GernderKitten

Hi y'all! Hope you're all well and sane-adjacent. Idk if any of you remember, but I lurked here a lot last year. Everyone was super nice and helpful and this community really helped me get through an incredibly stressful application period. Thanks ❤️ I'm in the Nonfiction Writing Program at Iowa now, and would love to help others and pay it forward?? I thought I could answer questions about the program, and possibly look over materials if anyone wants More specifically, I'm also trans and an international student, so if any of you need help in those areas hmu. I don't check here often so feel free to just email me! erel-michaelis@uiowa.edu Anyway, cheers, hang in there, mask up, god bless you mods!!

Hi, all I know is that AU has rescinded some offers (from candidates who didn't commit until 04/08). I'm hoping someone will compile a list for next year's pool of candidates.

Also, just wanted to chime in and say that yes, there's definitely other non-trad students here. I don't know what "IT" is, but I'm sure that whatever happens, you'll find your way. You have that much more experience and stories to tell. I think that that's awesome.

Holy crap!! I thought so but I.. wasn't sure? I was definitely waiting for someone to validate it for me lol. Holy crap! Guess I might see you and @Yesgirlstoo there then? ?

I got an email from John D'Agata asking to schedule a phone call. I'm assuming (hoping) that it's good news! I don't think Iowa NWP does interviews or calls waitlisters, right? (Adding: it makes sense that he would email me b/c my American phone is offline, lol)

Oh no... I'm sorry to hear that

Fingers crossed!!! I'm sure you're going to get the call soon

Wow, congrats!! So great to hear about successes from other international applicants!! ?

Btw, I've begun translating a really great novella as a way to distract myself from pending results. It's nice to be getting back to something that's writing-adjacent! I got the idea from someone here ( @Ydrl I think?) who wrote that they're beginning to write a fantasy novel while waiting. Thanks for the inspiration!!

Thanks... I needed to hear that. Back to refreshing my email 100 times a day, I guess... And congrats on Iowa, that's amazing!

Congrats to all the new acceptances!! so so exciting to hear about everyone I'm kind of stressing out - I'm traveling abroad rn and my American phone is turned off. A lot of the programs seem to be making phone calls - do you think it matters if they can't reach me? I'm afraid that even if I'm accepted they'll give my place to someone else... Or that they'll think that I lied about my phone number, IDK, my stress-brain is weird haha

Sounds super cool, thanks for the rec! I'm hoping to go see Jojo Rabbit today, if I actually manage to get rid of my migraine in time for the movie....

hahaha I noticed that too! Also, to all other WUSTL rejects - has your online application status changed to rejected? Mine still says ready for review... I know it's a long shot... but... could this mean waitlist? ughhh

Fingers crossed! I'm waiting for them too. It was kind of a long shot cause I sent them (and Iowa) an earlier draft of my Writing Sample, but still... Bummer

Thank you!! It's good to know that about Tallahassee - my only point of reference for it is the Mountain Goats album ? FSU's website doesn't have info displayed very well, so I'm going to write what I was personally told and warn you that other ppl probably have different offers: AFIK, all students in the program are accepted with 3 years of full tuition waiver + some funding stipend. The offer I got was for for a stipend of 15,600$ per year. Students TA 2 courses per semester. Students are expected to take 3 courses per semester for the first 2 years; year 3 is dedicated entirely to thesis writing, but TA duties continue. A 3-year program is a dream for some, and that's awesome! Personally I prefer a 2-year program b/c I don't want to spend too much time away from my family (I'm an international student, so travel is complicated). I also recently finished my BA after 6 years (!), so I'm a bit sated when it comes to academia at this point ? That being said, my main goal is to come out of the program with a finished, polished manuscript. So.. who knows, maybe a third year is for the best? IDK... Good luck with your apps!! Hope you hear good news soon ?