haleydanielle
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I know this probably isn't the best place for this question, but I'm starting to consider applying to MFA programs and I was wondering - does anyone have any ideas on online programs? My undergrad is in Creative Writing (fiction) and my masters is in English Lit, and I can't really imagine completing those online. However, because of just general life stuff, it would definitely be awesome if I could find a good program that I won't have to move my family for. I still want a good program, though, and I know sometimes you can't have both. I'm still doing research, of course, but thought I'd check here as well!
Good luck to 2022 applicants!!!
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On 4/23/2021 at 3:34 PM, labradoodle said:
I'm planning on applying both for US programmes that require just a SoP, and programmes in other places (like UK) where I need a full research proposal, so right now I'm mainly just wondering if I'll be needing to make my interests more general and less defined for my US applications. ? At this point I'm luckily still orienting on which programmes I'll be applying to so I'll worry about that later. However, I currently am hoping to write a specific SoP for every programme I'll be applying to, as well as maybe/hopefully separate writing samples specifically attuned to every programme's focus and faculty. Not sure though, but for the SoP I'll definitely make it specific to each programme, as that seems to be kind of a must. @thecat00 I'd recommend Casey Fiesler's Youtube channel - she talks about these things really clearly, even though her field's completely different, and is really encouraging, as opposed to some other channels I've encountered lol.
To introduce myself a little, I think I'll be applying to mainly English PhDs (over comp lit), as well as more specific literary/critical theory/criticism programmes. I'm lowkey eyeing the Binghamton programme as it provides both philosophy and literature opportunities, but I'm getting kind of weird vibes from it lol, and I'm mainly thinking of applying to my dream schools in the US as it would be quite a big move and if I go for it, I do want it to be as worth it as it can possibly be. However, I'll also be applying in the UK (just having a bad feeling about funding, especially post-Brexit), and in my own country (no chance though lol). Is anyone else thinking about applying internationally (either in different countries than they're currently in or just in non-US countries)?
Hi, @labradoodle! Thanks for sharing about Casey Fiesler's YouTube Channel - I just watched, like, 100 videos. I feel like we're living opposite lives - I'm US based and this is my third cycle (ugh) and I'm really considering also applying to some UK schools. It's wild how different everything is (or feels?) and moving away for an extended period of time seems daunting. But, my area is in the medicine/literature in the long eighteenth century. I'm particularly interested in a poet out of Bath, so it seems like it may make more sense to be there rather than here. It's all so difficult to decide, even three years in haha.
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Just now, dianechambers said:
Hi guys! I've also been a lurker since last night, but I am the Vandy admit. No trolls here, just one very pleasantly surprised gal. Wishing everyone else the best of luck -- this process has been excruciating.
That's great to know!! Congratulations!!
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4 minutes ago, missmarianne said:
Therapist literally asked me to set some boundaries around GC refreshing today, BUT WHERE IS MY REJECTION EMAIL FROM WASHU? ?? Sorry if this was answered elsewhere, but do some committees send emails out in batches over a series of days or...?
What are we doing for self-care/boundaries/productivity, family? I can't overeat or drink because it ruins my limited anxiety-naps. I think it might be useful if I only check every two hours or something, but ?I haaaate my entiiiiire life right now. ?
Actually...can y'all recommend books for me?! ❤️❤️❤️
I FEEL this on so many levels... My partner keeps telling me to get off GC all together but I just can't not know. It's terrible! I figure in a few weeks it'll all feel decently solidified and then I can go back to normal. Potentially an unhealthy way to view things, but here we are.
I'm reading/watching The Hobbit/LOTR right now for some major escapism. I've never really been interested before, and it's giving me all the life I need right now.
As far as batches, I'm just not sure. I think they did last year (it's been a while since I've looked that far back into the results page), and the fact that we now have two acceptances makes me think that they're batching it today. Hopefully we hear from WashU (positively) soon!! Best of luck
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Just now, ghost-enthusiast said:
YES. It's been so hard to navigate what I rationally know about this process (decisions come in waves, there's tons of different factors, it's all about fit), with what feels like a constantly evolving emotional rollercoaster. Especially when we know that this application season is bizarre in about a thousand different ways that we can't anticipate!!
Yes oh my gosh. I ate mounds of pasta last night just to get off GradCafe and Reddit... This is my second round so I knew more what to expect this year, but for some reason it has been even more grueling. All of my logic and rationale left about a week ago
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Just now, kirbs005 said:
I'm on the OSU waitlist and their website says that one of my LORs never got uploaded. There were technical errors and he had to email it in, and as far as I know, the letter was sent to the committee. As much as we'd love all the schools to update everything as soon as it happens, I think that it doesn't always go back and get updated.
So don't base too much stress on it!
Oh gosh! That's good to know and definitely eases my mind a bit. Thank you!
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Just now, cassidyaxx said:
Well I know the site says they don't finish going through the scholarship apps until March, so perhaps that's why you haven't gotten a confirmation yet? But I'm also thinking it's a no go for me as well. I guess we'll see. Best of luck to you! Maybe we will hear good news today.
You, too! Such a strange process... And to also have to continue life while being completely freaked out. Everything is fiiine ?
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47 minutes ago, jjmcgu19 said:
I'm the Vandy waitlist post--I did get an email from the DGS on the 1st. I don't know how their notifications go out, though. Some departments might notify differently based on subfields (I'm in queer and poco studies, fyi).
But I'm in the same boat when it comes to Cornell--I see some posts about phone calls (not their usual notification method) coming earlier than usual. I have an acquaintance in Cornell's program I might reach out to about it. She, for example, got an email mid-Feb last year. To know there are trolls out there is both enraging and a little bit reassuring, though!Great to know! Thanks and congratulations! I'm hoping this year is just different (which we already know it is) and that perhaps a usual cause for concern is maybe not as reliable. Or maybe I'm still trying to hold onto my small shred of hope stupidly haha
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Just now, cassidyaxx said:
Well, now that there's an acceptance up for WuSTL, I'll be in a constant state of panic for the next 24 hours. Oh wait, that's every day now no matter what because this process is the *worsttttttt*
I just saw that and had the same dropping sense of dread... I also still hadn't gotten an email confirming my Olin essay/app was completed, so I'm really starting to think it may be a no go for me.
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2 minutes ago, sadevilminion said:
I’ve been lurking since... last night. Yea I’m on reddit and check the results here but I’ve never ventured onto the forum before, lol. I missed out. Anyways, I made an account for this:
I haven’t! Unless I get my rejection today, I’m gonna say that was a troll! And here I was thinking English didn’t get trolls (as if i’ve never been in a creative writing course, lol).
Lolol I laughed out loud at being in a creative writing course -- a lot of feelings from my undergrad just resurfaced. ? I had no idea there were even such trolls until I saw someone post about it on Reddit. Who knew that was even a thing! I'm going to cautiously assume the best, then! Thanks!!
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Has anyone heard anything from Vanderbilt? I saw one acceptance and one waitlist on the results page a few days ago and I'm trying to decide if I should worry or not since I haven't heard from them yet. (And by that I mean, I will continue to worry regardless.)
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Just now, EffervescentMoon said:
Yeah, me too. Last year, acceptances and rejections went out the same day. Since I haven't received either, maybe more acceptances will go out tomorrow.
That's what I'm hoping. Best of luck!!
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26 minutes ago, EffervescentMoon said:
I see there is an acceptance and a waitlist on the Results page for Vanderbilt. I wonder if all acceptance and waitlist emails have gone out for them.
I've been nervously refreshing my portal and haven't gotten a thing... I'm still holding out hope for tomorrow, but I'm a bit nervous about it.
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Just now, R Westy said:
Based on what someone else said (I’m too lazy to go back through posts), it seems like they are checking the application files as they come in, marking them complete as they get to them, then sending the confirmation emails in batches. I think you’ll probably get the same email soon, try not to worry
Thank you!! I was casually catching up on these forums this morning and saw that first post and immediately panicked. ?Now I'm trying to work out if I'm more anxious now that there seems to be movement or relieved we may hear something soon. This is such a bizarre process.
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On 1/29/2021 at 9:40 PM, R Westy said:
I also got that email, but have no idea whether we should consider it a sign or not. Eep!
Yikes! I applied and haven't gotten anything back. Hoping it was because I didn't apply until about January 20. I've checked their portal one thousand times even though it clearly says they'll send an email. Hopefully this all means we'll hear one way or another soon!
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Found myself procrastinating quite a bit after last round's rejection, Covid, and just the general state of the world. However, I've finally started pushing myself out of the funk a bit! I was wondering -- has anyone reached out to professors you're interested in working with? I did last round and had a few really good conversations, but for some reason the whole process terrifies me; I'm never quite sure what to say. I'm just not quite sure what's normal and what's not. Any advice would be so appreciated!
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On 5/2/2020 at 1:22 PM, merry night wanderer said:
I'm also happy to send my SoP to anyone who thinks they'd find it useful.
That would be so useful! I'm really worried about my SoP because there are so many components. I feel particularly weird about the ratio of discussing my background to future goals. I was a pretty terrible student throughout my undergraduate years, but really stepped up in my master's program so it's hard for me not to default to explain all of that away. I think seeing a successful would be so helpful! Thank you for offering!
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17 hours ago, Magic Lantern said:
I am in the exact same situation! My research is also related to medical humanities, and I am also looking for some "safer" programs. Maybe it's just because there aren't that many people studying medicine/science, so our options are especially limited? I think it might be worthwhile to also apply to those programs that match your other interests (i.e., 18th century), even though they do not necessarily have a strong emphasis on medicine. But I really don't know...
I'm glad I'm not the only one! My goal is to probably apply anywhere with a strong 18th c. presence as well as some interdisciplinary research, regardless of if it's with medicine. At least the approach will be the same! I think finding programs is the most daunting part of the whole process. Good luck!
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I'm finally getting my head around this application season enough to have a question! This is my second round of applications and I am trying to be very careful with my list of programs. My problem is I have several really good schools on my list (or I think they are? I feel confident about 0 things right now!) and I'm struggling to find some that are more in the middle of the road. My research focuses primarily on medicine in the long 18th century. I know departments are still largely divided by time period, but I'm struggling with whether I should apply to schools whose professors may study the 18th century, but no one has any emphasis on medicine/science/technology. I feel like there are so many things to get right and I'm extra stressed this time around! Has anyone had any similar experiences or have any clue what to do?
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21 hours ago, Bopie5 said:
Yeah, I'm wondering how GRE, ordering transcripts, TOEFL, and other similar usually-in-person elements of the application will be affected. I know Chicago has already publicly stated they will consider P/F and S/U grades equivalent to letter grades when evaluating PhD apps. But that doesn't answer what will happen with standardized test requirements. And we can't totally know yet how this will affect other parts of the admission process.
Two of my advisors have said that they predict this coming cycle to be very competitive. It seems like most people are anticipating that there will be more applicants, less funding, and fewer spots.
However, for what it's worth, I know (from a friend who works there) that Berkeley's business school is very concerned that they won't have enough applicants for Fall 2021 admission, at either the grad or undergrad level. Business isn't the humanities, so in some sense this is comparing apples to oranges (or maybe more like apples to lawn chairs). But it is interesting to know that some grad programs have the opposite concern that most of us seem to have. I don't think we can draw any conclusions from this, other than "no one knows what is going to happen."
Yeah, I agree. I talked to a tutor I'm working with for the GRE who mentioned GREs are now being conducted in home with web cam monitoring and things of that nature. I suppose we'll find out!
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18 hours ago, Bopie5 said:
Thanks for making the thread @jadeisokay! I don't know about anyone else, but I'm definitely already very anxious about the impacts of COVID-19 on admissions, funding, etc, etc...freaking out extremely...it's fine!
I was wondering the same thing! I was even trying to decide whether I should reach out to the programs just to ask if anything has changed/will change in terms of requirements but sending emails makes me so nervous for some reason. I'm planning on retaking the GRE and the GRE subject test, so I have no idea what that's going to look like in the world of COVID. It's all so crazy--I'm definitely freaking out too!
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Since UT Austin just killed dreams, does anyone have any idea when UVA and Boston typically make their decisions? I think I may be looking at Fall 2021 at this point
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1 hour ago, FlamePoint said:
Had a dream last night that I forgot to hit submit on all applications. RIP. It’s gonna be a loooong weekend.
I had a dream I'd gotten accepted somewhere I'd already received a rejection from. I can't deal
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2 hours ago, caffeinated applicant said:
lol rest in pieces my heart, u gotta deal with the high latent anxiety for "the next couple of weeks"
I know! I wanted to respond "thanks, I guess...." Hopefully we'll hear something soon!
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This is great! Thank you! I just figured out the difference between full- and low-res (I'm clearly super new to this process), so I'm glad to have a way to find them all at once.
Thank you again!!