[2020 Applicants Forum]

On 4/10/2020 at 11:56 PM, realslimshady said:

Hi! I'm on the Michigan waitlist for fiction and am, to put it mildly, losing my mind. I had a phone call with Michael Byers and he kept emphasizing how short the waitlist was - but does anyone have any insight as to how short it might actually be? I know there's been at least one acceptance off the waitlist already. Any veterans with experience?

Alternately, if you're deciding between Michigan and another program - how can I convince you to choose the other? (I'm kidding. Everyone should choose the program that's best for them! But, seriously.)

Hi there!

Not sure if you’re on The Draft, but it seems that there can’t be more than around 5 people on the waitlist for Fiction. 
 

Also, as someone who is on the waitlist with ya, don’t give up hope! Michigan is known for offering spots to a number of people on the waitlist each year. I heard 3 people were offered spots one year? From Michael’s last email, it sounds like they might not be able to extend any more offers until the 15th or even after, which could be a bummer for those of us considering offers from other schools. 
 

Hopefully there’s room for us in the cohort this year, but if not there’s always next year!

[2020 Applicants Forum]

Hi there! Curious if anyone has heard anything about the University of Michigan's waitlist? I am currently on it for fiction and am not sure how long to wait before giving up hope.