[Fall 2023 Applied Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition/Studies]

On 3/5/2023 at 7:47 AM, conswrtng said:

Hey guys!

Happy to have found this topic.

Ivan, I'm brazilian too, it's nice to see you've been active on this forum 🙂

 

So this cycle I applied to some rhetoric and composition programs and to two SLA/APPLING programs (I'm interested in second language writing and multilingual writers identity, thus my research could fit well both fields).

These are the 2 programs I applied to:

 

MSU SLS - no interview, rejection;

Penn State Applied Linguistics - no interview, no word yet... I am considering a rejection too, but would like to be sure. Someone posted on the results page that they got an interview there.

Has anyone heard from Penn State? Good luck everyone and hopefully we can keep our sanity until April 15th. ✨

 

Hi, Conswrtng! Nice "meeting" you! I have never talked to another Brazilian here. This site is very helpful. I've been here since I applied to the MA in 2020 :) 

Keep me posted about your apps. I hope you get in! 

[Fall 2023 Applied Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition/Studies]

On 2/15/2023 at 8:09 PM, hsyg6182 said:

Got word back today and that was pretty much a polite rejection. So, that looks like the end of the road for me. Out of five schools I got five rejections. Not looking forward to doing this again next year.

I'm so really sorry to hear that, hsyg6182 🥺 Don't give up. Try different schools next year! 

[PhD in Education/Human Development/Educational Psychology]

6 hours ago, francienolan said:

Congrats on Arizona! 

Are you still waiting on Maryland? I just checked my portal and it has been changed to "Under Grad School Review" which seems to be the precursor to a rejection based on all the posts I have seen on this forum in the past few years. Oh well!

😢😢😢

[PhD in Education/Human Development/Educational Psychology]

12 hours ago, francienolan said:

Haha yes it still says “under program review”. It seems silly that they won’t just put “waitlisted” at this point! 
Did you get an acceptance from Maryland? 
 

I’ve already decided on NC State  

No, but I emailed Ms. Moon and she told me that I was waitlisted because they received over 150 applications. It's very odd; I don't know anyone who was admitted.

I'm glad you'll join NC State. Congrats!!!!

[PhD in Education/Human Development/Educational Psychology]

On 2/27/2023 at 3:02 PM, francienolan said:

Interesting - my Maryland portal still says “under program review”. 
 

But, you’re right - you only need one!

Hi! Does your portal still say “under program review?” If it does, you’ve probably been waitlisted. 

[PhD in Education/Human Development/Educational Psychology]

On 3/1/2023 at 3:06 AM, snuggles said:

hey no problem, did you get into a program you like?

Yes! I got an early admission from my the university I currently do my MA. I’ve also been admitted to ASU. 

[2022 Applicants]

On 2/2/2022 at 2:15 PM, tomboyma14 said:

Has anyone heard back from the University of Maryland's TLPL Program?  I had an interview in mid/late December and have yet to hear back.

Did you get in? 

[PhD in Education/Human Development/Educational Psychology]

On 2/24/2023 at 6:17 PM, snuggles said:

I applied for Ph.D. in TLPL my status bar changed to Under Grad school review. Hope I get in.

Did you get in? 🤞🏻

Update: sorry I only now read the post below. I’m sorry you didn’t get in  My research also mixes different fields such as Applied Linguistics and Technology. 

[Fall 2023 PhD Applicant Thread]

Francienolan, nothing from Maryland. My status still says "under program review."

[PhD in Education/Human Development/Educational Psychology]

I applied to the Ph.D. in TLPL (LLSI), but I haven't heard anything from them, I mean, Kay Moon told me they would finalize the decisions and notify the admitted guys before February ends. Let's see, it's Feb 22 today. I'm not so concerned about it because I was admitted to other programs, and I will continue in my university (UIUC). 

[Fall 2023 Applied Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition/Studies]

14 hours ago, DanniZ said:

My PhD program is Second Language Acquisition in the School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures.

Got it! I heard it’s an excellent program. 

[Fall 2023 Applied Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition/Studies]

On 2/3/2023 at 8:08 PM, hsyg6182 said:

I know the feeling. I just finished an interview. Was told I'd hear about results in "2 weeks". That always seems to be the waitlist rejection phrase, at least in my experience.

 

Looking at all the previous year's information I'm thinking no more requests are coming in unless it is early next week. But you never know, I got a really late interview invite to Michigan State, well after the usually schedule and everyone else's experience.

I wouldn’t say this is s rejection phrase. I know my advisor says it to everyone after he interviews them. My advisor is the director of my program, so I’d say it’s a pretty standard phrase that doesn’t mean much!

[Fall 2023 Applied Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition/Studies]

On 2/6/2023 at 10:17 PM, DanniZ said:

Hi, thank you for creating the thread!

Michigan State- rejected

Maryland - interviewed, but not optimistic

South Florida - interviewed and in waitlist (saw someone got an offer )

Ohio - accepted 

Also applied other programs, but heard of nothing.

I’m glad you were interviewed by Maryland. Did you apply for the Applied Linguistics and Language Education Ph.D. in the College of Education or did you apply for the Ph.D. in Linguistics in the Department of Linguistics? 
 

Congratulations on your admittance to Ohio! 

[Fall 2023 Applied Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition/Studies]

Hi, 

I’m glad you started this discussion. 
I applied to 3 programs, but I only heard from the university I’m currently doing my master’s. 
 

UIUC - accepted 

University of Maryland - Nothing yet. 

Arizona State - Nothing yet. 
 

 

[USA MFA Dream- how to make it reality]

1. Yes! We usually have assistantships here. 

2. Well, we don't make a lot of money here, but it's enough for me and my family (my wife and two kids). Most programs pay "decent" stipends. 

3. It's usually simple. You'll need a statement of purpose, recommendation letters, resume, writing sample, and some cases GRE. 

Hope it helps!

[Linguistics Applicants for Fall 2021]

Hi @AnxiousBeaver! 
I’m so really sorry, I only saw it today. 
I ended up negotiating my funding with Illinous. I’m in my second semester here! It’s not an easy program ?
 

What about you? How’s grad school going? 

[What's your age when you apply for graduate program for the first time and when you get into one?]

On 4/23/2019 at 7:10 PM, Psyche007 said:

I was a professional web developer when I moved from the UK to the US at 24. I didn't start undergrad until 31, lol.

I'm envious in some ways, in others, not so much. I'm married, established, and focused. Not that others aren't focused in their 20s, but I could imagine that sacrificing competing interests, such as social lives, sex, and romance, could make you feel like you're missing out. I've also had some time off work to care for a relative, so I've had enough free time to drive myself crazy.

I’m starting grad school this Fall semester at 40 ?

[Linguistics Applicants for Fall 2021]

Hi guys! 
 

As you know, I was accepted to the University of Illinois and the University of Alabama. I already accepted Illinois’s offer, but I can change my decision until April 15th. If you guys had to choose between these two outstanding universities, which one would you choose?

Illinois: 

Stipend: USD 12,738

Health insurance: partial 

Proof of funding: USD 24,000 (for myself + dependents)

Sponsor: a friend of mine, an American citizen.

- - -

Alabama 

Stipend: USD 14,364

Health insurance: full coverage 

Proof of funding: USD 16,036 (because I have 3 dependents - if it were only me, I would need to show proof of funding of USD 1,036) 

Loomis Scholarship funding (book aid): USD 800

Sponsor: I wouldn’t need a sponsor at the UA. I can use my own funds. 
 

I’m curious to know which one you guys would choose. 
 

 

 

[Linguistics Applicants for Fall 2021]

14 minutes ago, best cranberry said:

This warms my heart ☺️ Congratulations!!!

Thanks! This is really kind of you! 

[Linguistics Applicants for Fall 2021]

Guys! I have awesome news (again)! ?

I was officially accepted to the University of Alabama. I’m really happy, even thought I’ve already said YES to Illinois ?

[Linguistics Applicants for Fall 2021]

25 minutes ago, VLE said:

Hi Ivan! Congratulations on the acceptance and funding! I know a little about funding as I have two dependents as well. I asked several schools about this and all of them told me that I needed from 3000 to 4000 USD per dependent. In my case, I needed to show proof for two people (husband and baby) If I was accepted. I was not, so I don't have to worry about that right now. I will have a whole year to put some more money together to take my family with me for 4 years. I don't know the situation at the schools you applied to, but check the information web page for international students a those universities and that would def be helpful. 

 

Thanks, VLE! 
 

I’ve just talked to someone in my department and they told me I’ll have to show a proof of funding of US$24,241 ? I’m not happy with that. I dunno what I’m going to do.

[Linguistics Applicants for Fall 2021]

On 3/9/2021 at 1:16 PM, AnxiousBeaver said:

congrats Ivan! So excited and proud of you! Did you receive your funding offer yet?

 

Sorry, I only saw it now. 
 

Yes, I received my funding offer even before. The head of the department emailed me to say I had been awarded financial support in the form of at 33% time Teaching Assistantship for the academic years of 2021-2022 and 2022-2023. I couldn’t be happier. 
 

I am now only concerned about the proof of funding because I have three dependents, but I haven’t received any emails from Illinois talking about it. I emailed the program director today, but he said he doesn’t know much about this kind of thing, so he forwarded my message to grad services. The information about proof of funding is available on their website, but I don’t know if it applies to teaching assistants as well. USD $ 24,000 for 3 depends is a lot of money.... let’s see what they say! 
 

The open house was yesterday... it was awesome! ?

[Linguistics Applicants for Fall 2021]

On 3/9/2021 at 1:16 PM, AnxiousBeaver said:

On 3/9/2021 at 1:16 PM, AnxiousBeaver said:

congrats Ivan! So excited and proud of you! Did you receive your funding offer yet?

Sorry, I only saw it now. 
 

Yes, I received my funding offer even before. The head of the department emailed me to say I had been awarded financial support in the form of at 33% time Teaching Assistantship for the academic years of 2021-2022 and 2022-2023. I couldn’t be happier. 
 

I am now only concerned about the proof of funding because I have three dependents, but I haven’t received any emails from Illinois talking about it. I emailed the program director today, but he said he doesn’t know much about this kind of thing, so he forwarded my message to grad services. The information about proof of funding is available on their website, but I don’t know if it applies to teaching assistants as well. USD $ 24,000 for 3 depends is a lot of money.... let’s see what they say! 
 

The open house was yesterday... it was awesome! ?

 

[Linguistics Applicants for Fall 2021]

Hi everyone!

I was OFFICIALLY accepted to Illinois! I’m so happy! 
 

Thanks for all the prayers and positive thoughts! ??✨

[Linguistics Applicants for Fall 2021]

1 minute ago, LondonN said:

@IvanC it took me a while to respond to your situation because I forgot my log in but your situation with school X broke my heart. I’m rooting for you to get into your other options ?

Thank you so much! I have hope I’ll be officially accepted to another school! ?