
anarchisttiger
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But that's just it! It's not about filling shoes of any size. It's about how your writing complements the cohort, and how all of it ties together. That is totally random and up to chance.
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Irvine historically notifies late into March.
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I decided to let go of hope so my stress bubble remains popped. The level of stress I was at was completely unsustainable. I even got sick! Now I have a much more laissez faire approach to what happens. Que sera sera and all that.
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I feel so unbelievably naive in all this. I decided on a whim last June to apply, fully expecting to get accepted everywhere I applied. I mean, why not? I'm a good writer, have always been told I'm a good writer, and had a bit of success self-publishing a writing zine. As time wore on I realized how ignorant I was to have such lofty beliefs, but I still figured one or two acceptances. Now I'm expecting none. I simply didn't know what I was getting into -- much like your username suggests. I will probably try again next year though I'm not sure why I feel compelled to do so.
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I think if we’re learning anything from this season, it’s that schools are going to keep their own schedules – historical timelines be damned!
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I guess Iowa is done with fiction then ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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Happy mcfreakin birthday to you!! Congratulations!
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Did you apply to fiction or poetry?
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I’ve got daddy issues too!
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@rbr542 don't feel like an ass! We're all here to support you in good faith. Your call was NOT a fluke. There's a lot to sort through and who knows if they're administratively equipped for it. Give it a week or two, and remind yourself that you did it -- you mcfreakin Made It Buddy. @Ydrl Nope, nothing yet! I promise y'all will be the first to know. I am truly kicking myself for reaching out though. I feel so demanding and like if there was any hope left for me, I've gone and ruined it. Anyone else already obsessing over what they could've done better in their applications? I am still waiting on 3 out of 4 schools so it's premature for me to be this doom and gloom but...ya know. If anyone who has applied over multiple cycles has advice for us first-timers, it's welcome!
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Happy birthday @Dochinka96!!
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Nothing yet.
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I emailed Iowa to ask if they’ve finished fiction notifications. Let’s hope they don’t scan back a rejection letter!
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I'm jealous of you for this! I am an obsesser through and through.
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Same. I'm at work and it's hard to focus. Was talking to my boss about something and almost started crying -- how embarrassing! Luckily he understood.
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I was about to ask the same. I think historically they notify over the course of a week. My understanding is that they are behind schedule this year and just began yesterday, so we may have a few more days of hope left. But I want to sob into a chocolate cake due to my pessimism.
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I also fear missing a call means I’ll be denied admission, but that’s not how it works! I told a lot of people too. I also told folks that the programs are competitive and I might not get in, but I feel foolish all the same.
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Cry it out!!
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Omg for real?? FOR REAL? This is incredible!!
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Maybe we should all skip school and start our own workshop – same thing right?
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I’m gonna take a stress nap.
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Where did you hear that?
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I'm in the same boat as you!
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Right now!! Win lose or draw, just put me out of my misery!
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The wait over the weekend is killing me.