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That’s what Maryland does to everyone who got rejected. Think of it as a soft no. In the old rejections on gradcafe there’s a lot of people confirming this. Also that’s what UNLV does, at least, last year they did.

Maryland status update: Under Program Review. Anyone else apply to Maryland, if so, what’s your portal say? If your status is “under graduate school review” that’s bad. If your status is “recommended for admission” that’s very good. (Also, fun fact: It was one year ago today that I got rejected from WashU. Ah, memories.)

I’m shitting myself right now. Minnesota is my top choice, then Michener, then Maryland. I’m scared.

I was working to become a genetic engineer for a good chunk of my college career. Even though I went a different path, genetics (and science in general), enchants me to this day. The style of research that I do is quite similar to how I researched when I was a science student. I know it wasn’t right for me though, because of how exhausted and upset I was. Despite having awesome friends, a reasonable college schedule, and decent grades, something was off. I was so convinced I had to be a science student (I got a 32 on the science ACT) that I just forgot what makes me the happiest. I changed my major 10 times until I reached English and suddenly when I started that program it clicked. This is what I wanted so badly, a place where I could write and explore my creativity where it would be rewarded. The rigid system of science reminds me of a cage. I’m definitely not gonna keep my writing from reaching it’s true potential because of my passing scientific interests. Like I did for years. And I can’t do it anymore. I’m not sure if that helps, if not, sorry for the ramble.

Thank you for being here and explaining this rationally. I’m about to implode and I don’t want to be here, but I’m anxious and this is where I come to talk things out.

And I agree.

Okay, we’ve reached a middle ground. Thank f*ck. Sorry about accusing you of being gustav aka Marshall Gustav aka Marshall Goodman. Thank you for understanding that people like tarot for completely no predatory reasons. If anyone does tarot at fairs that aren’t Wiccan/pagan/other, I think they’re scamming for money. And I told you, I’m not hurt, but other people could be, that’s why I went in on you. Again, I’m sorry, but you can’t just randomly say something that could offend and not expect backlash.

Free speech doesn’t mean free of consequences.

Then again, I’m not entirely convinced it’s you because you assumed my gender and gustav knows not to F*ck with me about that anymore.

...and gustav made theirs recently too. If you didn’t bring it up randomly like a dick, and then support Marshall Gustavman, I wouldn’t be suspicious. I’m not offended, I’m just sick and tired of the troll popping up like a gopher. I wouldn’t even be surprised if they made two accounts, I literally messaged to someone about that recently and I’m worried it’s you.

You’re literally the one who said you won’t be sorry if you offended someone. Nice try “Good”man. You still suck.

Uh, you weren’t wrong. He’s gaslighting you. Don’t trust him hon.

Okay, now I know you’re the same person because you can’t troll with both accounts at the same time, and you’re accusing one of the most wholesome people on this thread (eternalwhitenights) of being a troll. Nice try Goodman, you still suck.

I reported you both. @gustav3 for obviously being Marshall Goodman/a giant troll, they have the same writing patterns and obsession with being nasty and stupid. I reported you for being a dick, not spam, just a concern. @eternalwhitenights there’s the three little dots in the right corner, report them both if you want.

Uh, you okay bro? So, the way I see tarot isn’t an end all be all system of “magical prediction”. The cards mostly give advice, not all of them will make sense, that ain’t possible. Those people who claim it is fate and charge you a lot of money for it are most likely scammers. Some of the card will never make sense. That being said, you don’t have to be mean about it to the people who truly believe in it. Calm your salty self please.

Say, did anyone apply to UC Davis here? There’s a waitlist and I want to know who to congratulate!

Ah, this is the MFA creative writing program forum. But if Cornell does it like they did for MFA applicants last year, they do rejections all at once.

I’m so mad right now. One of my recommenders went dead silent two months ago and I was like, well he sent his recommendations in all at once, so I should be fine. Today I realized that he didn’t send in anything for Rutgers or UNO. I don’t care too much about UNO because it was free and the funding isn’t great, but Rutgers was 70 dollars. Why.

WashU people, I forgot to say this earlier but the decision is going to be on the applyweb portal whenever they come out. That’s what happened last year for me.

I would either day or night drink but I’m on too many meds that’ll kill me if I do so hard pass. I’ll drink some Welches though. Who wants some grape juice?

To be honest, I’m kicking myself for not applying to: Indiana, George Mason, and Miami OH. They were all on my list of 26 this year. Why am I the way that I am?

Could be George Mason tbh, it’s the only Virginia school that I’ve seen notify on here (thought that doesn’t mean much). If it’s V Tech this early I’m gonna assume my true form as a ball of anxiety.

The snow in my area is ridiculous, I have over two feet already and it’s not stopping yet. But I’m glad it’s February too.

Nope

Who got into Oregon on a Sunday? Congrats!