7. I feel like it is a really bad sign since others have heard from some of them. I kind of feel like a total fraud for even hoping and spending all that time and money preparing for thisโฆthe fact that I havenโt gotten news at all just seems so much worse than people actually acknowledging the application even for rejection.
I have not gotten a result for any of my schools.๐๐๐๐ Not one. ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐I think I must be ๐๐๐๐the worst writer alive. Or my applications just went into the ether and never got read ๐๐๐๐
I used old professors (who themselves said it had taken a couple of times applying to get in) and a coworker. I think most programs use letters of rec in the last stages of decision making. Anyone that can speak to your temperament and work ethic would be okay if you donโt have a professor available. Also, mine used the same letter as the first time I applied so it most likely wonโt be a bother to ask them again. I think they understand how these things work.
You should definitely share good news here!!! Congrats that is a major accomplishment and shows they have real faith in your talent as a writer. Celebrate!! If you donโt have anyone around you that gets it, I will cheer you on from here. ???
(and no I have not heard for Iowa poetry)
I also havenโt heard anything back yet and I applied to 7 places ?I know one rejection is coming but havenโt actually got it yet itโs driving me insane
Try watching these. He reads for Michener fiction. https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRt9x9Pf/
oops I meant to reply to your other post about the application process.
I did this last time. The only thing you can do is see how this year pans out and, if you have to reapply next year, use what you liked about this school to gauge other programs you could be interested in.
I think there are separate adcoms for each program deciding who gets in. They are different admissions processes. Not sure if they will know if you have applied to both or not.
We have a couple places in common! Remind me, are you applying in fiction? Iโve already forgotten.
I am a poet but I would KILL to get to learn from Mona Awad at Syracuse lol. Did you read any of her books? Bunny is one of my favorite books of all time.
Also for CNF people:
Someone on Draft just recently got an email acceptance to WashU if anyone applied there, too. Not sure how many people get in or how staggered the results are or anything just thought Iโd let you guys know. Maybe it is more likely to be an email than a call for some schools?