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Hi, all I know is that AU has rescinded some offers (from candidates who didn't commit until 04/08).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 ?

Hi all! I know we're all pretty anxious - or at least I am - hang in there!! I wanted to share some good news: I just got accepted to Florida State University. I talked to Mark Winegardner on the phone, he said that they're contacting accepted applicants and hope to send out a formal email by the end of the week. Has anyone here applied there? Do you have any info on the program? Rankings? Crossing my fingers for everyone!! Also FWIW it's not one of my top choice programs (I prefer a 2-year MFA) so there's a good chance for waitlisters. I'll be sure to let FSU know as soon as I see what my options are. Really rooting for everyone, this process sucks so forking much

Just saw this - thank you!! When you say VCU you mean Virginia Commonwealth, right? I don't remember they had a nonfiction track, but maybe I missed it. I'll definitely take another look! Good luck

Hello! I am a foreign student looking for CompLit programs w/ a strong theoretical focus. I want to do work on autofiction and autobiography, and its possible correlations with phenomenology - what are the phenomenological underpinnings or presuppositions of autobiographical work, and what kind of phenomenology of reading could be devised from a singular autobiography? I worked a lot on French Continental philosophy during my undergrad, specifically Derrida, so I would welcome any program that is open to a deconstructionist approach in regards to my questions. Have you got any recommendations as to which programs I could apply? I already have on my list DePaul (philosophy), Emory and NYU. Thank you so much :)

Hi all, I'm looking for MFA recs *specifically for creative nonfiction programs*, would love to hear any ideas! Right now I'm thinking of applying to the Iowa NWP (which is scary af and obvs a long shot) and also to WashU, Columbia and Hunter College. Looking for more, here are my priorities: -A program focusing mostly or solely on CNF (essay, memoir, hybrid, historical, travel, etc.'). I'm probably a memoir/personal essay person, but I feel I need a strong background in the genre. -Academic grounding, in the sense that the program isn't only made of workshops/craft seminars -Full-residency program, 2-3 years. -Very preferably programs w/ full tuition + stipends for all or most students. -Preferably Northeast coast, but I will definitely be willing to consider elsewhere if it's a good fit. -Preferably medical insurance coverage; coverage of HRT for trans* ppl a big plus -Openness to experimentation and non-English traditions of the essay Obviously in no way am I going to get everything I possibly want, but any pointers in the right direction would be v/ appreciated TIA!!

Hi all! Has anyone heard from Brown yet? I saw one acceptance on the Results page, but I still have my fingers crossed...

I'm applying for the German dept. at Yale and I got a letter from the DGS asking if I could meet with him in his office Friday (I live in New-Haven so no need to travel). Has this happened to anyone? What does this mean? Am I being rejected/waitlisted? If so, why not just write to me? And if it's an acceptance - WHY NOT JUST WRITE TO ME?? I'm so stressed and have no idea what to expect... Help?

I'm an international student applying to one English dept. and a few comp-lit ones. The english dept. requires an english subject GRE, but I didn't realize that until it was too late and missed the test. Next time I;ll be able to take it is after the applications... Has anyone here managed to waive this requirement while applying? What reason should I write to the department?