[MFA 2023 Freak Out Forum]

Anyone heard back from MassArt? Or UMASS Dartmouth?

[MFA 2023 Freak Out Forum]

Hey y'all, 

Asking again if anyone has heard from MassArt or UMASS Dartmouth. 

Still waiting on both after interviews.

[MFA 2023 Freak Out Forum]

Hey y'all, 

Anyone heard back from UMASS Dartmouth?

I had an interview about 2 weeks ago but still have not heard back. 

[NDSEG 2020 20201]

How do you check the last update date?

[NDSEG 2020 20201]

3 hours ago, caffeinated_lurker said:

I think it's best to accept the defeat and move forward. 

I'm in the exact same boat as you - 2nd year grad student rejected from both GRFP & NDSEG (my first time applying). But, we still have a lot to look forward to in grad school! Publications, candidacy defense, exciting data, graduation, and application for postdoc/industry positions. These results are only grim if you let them be.

We both now have experience with the grim reality of funding in academia. If it's too much to handle, there's no shame in moving away from the field. I think success in academia requires a cold and brutal outlook on funding - rejection doesn't necessarily reflect our worth as scientists.

My PI said to me today, "The bast****s only win if you quit trying."

Thanks!
Reading your text did make me feel better ❤️

[NDSEG 2020 20201]

did he say anything about the "Selected", "Not Selected", and "Wait List" status?

[NDSEG 2020 20201]

Any suggestions for other fellowships besides NSF and NDSEG that a 3rd year grad student could apply to?

[NDSEG 2020 20201]

Any chance they might change this status, since they didn't email anyone? 

I am just desperate since I just got HM for NSF and feeling at an all time low. I can't apply anymore since I'm a second year grad student.