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I'm going to try and offer some things to consider - but I also want to mention I know much more about KU than UF (I was waitlisted there this sem but accepted another offer) - but I did do some research into the program and sorta the area. That (slight?) disclaimer aside: - I do think your funding (the 17k) will go further in Lawrence than in Gainesville. I would also look at the other threads on this site about grad students who went to these schools - they often talk about housing, etc. However - I do think it would be *okay* in both areas. As in, I don't think you will struggle immensely in that area of Florida, I just think Kansas is overall a cheaper place to live. That being said - if you are teaching in the summer, calculate how much more that adds for the year! - 4 years sounds short to me (I also applied with an MA). 5 is more traditional, but that doesn't necessarily mean UF won't prepare you for publication. Also, if you haven't already, perhaps ask for more clarity around extensions? How many are available, how many students need them, etc. - re: faculty: maybe - if you have the time - reach out and try to set up some calls / chats with professors from both (you may have already done this, but figured I'd mention it regardless!). I know this may not be possible given your schedule, but it might help put you at ease when it comes to faculty! However - based on your post it seems like IF UF had given you the 5 years of funding, you would have accepted. Forgive me if that's an over-read into your situation - but I also think it can't hurt to speak frankly with the director about this and ask for concrete information around the 5th year. I completely understand not wanting to put yourself in a position where you need a fifth year and there are not enough resources to do so. I hope this helps - I wish you the best of luck with your situation. EDITING TO ADD: CONGRATULATIONS BTW!!! I feel like my message was not exciting in tone - but it's very exciting that you have both of these opportunities!!!

I accepted an offer from the waitlist at University of Delaware, which was one of my top choices from the beginning - so everyone: don't lose hope! I think this will be a big week as far as people making choices, shifting lists, etc. I'm taking myself out of consideration at KU - hopefully that adjusts something for someone Also, @cassidyaxxthat's amazing news! I'm sending very positive vibes for you (and I'm currently on the east coast, so they don't need to travel far!)

Hey all - wanted to mention as well if anyone was hesitant / nervous about checking in with a program I did yesterday and it was worth it. I reached out to KU (one of my waitlists) and asked for an update if possible, given the upcoming 4/15 deadline. I didn't get the best of news (funding constraints, budget cuts reducing class size, the COVID-mess usual) but the director was very kind and transparent about the chances of my admission.

haha, thank you!! The email from Gradcafe was below a notification from Fordham. Also rejected, but like... credit to whoever wrote that rejection email, lol. 2 waitlists for me this season - staying positive, both programs I am really invested in! If not, next year it is. Good luck everyone!!!

Also still waiting on Fordham! I saw acceptances a while back, which makes me nervous, but I'm beginning to wonder what's up!

I was also kind of wondering at what point it might make sense to reach out to programs that waitlisted a while back. I think in your case because you have many updates - it is probably worth it! I'd imagine it can't hurt, right?

Congratulations on making your decision! If you're comfortable, would you mind sharing your choice? I am waitlisted at one of the schools on your list, so I'd love to ask you some questions about the program/school if you were able to vet them If not I totally understand though!

I am still waiting as well - based on past years it looks like it might be this week, at least for waitlist/rejections

Thank you so much I've been so glad to find this forum bc without it for many of us, I'm guessing, our parents/friends are not familiar with the process or the unique type of stress attached, haha! Before finding this my entire life was googling phrases like, "what am i allowed to say to a director of a grad program" lol

Ahhh I appreciate this thread @cassidyaxx!! I am waitlisted at two programs right now (both are top choices, one is my top choice). I am also a first gen and first time applicant, so I don't know the process/etiquette here at all. I've been working on follow-up emails for a recruitment event all weekend. I know I'm over thinking it... but tell me I'm not alone? lol. It makes me feel better knowing others are in the same boat.

I hope the best for you! I am in a similar boat - two waitlists ? trying to be hopeful, but it is extremely stressful!

I just received a response I was rejected, but the director was very nice/insightful about my application's review - he did mention that admissions would be posting the decisions shortly. Although, either way, it may be worth reaching out to him for some sort of feedback? I didn't ask for that specifically, but he offered in via a response about the status. I hope this helps!

@ whoever posted the acceptance to the Brooklyn College MA program - I went there and had a great experience! If you have any questions about the program and/or faculty feel free to PM me!

Ahh okay that's good to know that they were nice about it! That's true, I should reach out - reading back in the thread I saw you're early modern and I'm 19th/sometimes 20th, lol. So maybe there's something else up w/ mine or another batch! Thank you so much Edited to add: I'm going to reach out tomorrow AM if anyone is following, to get within "business hours" (even though COVID has somewhat ruined the concept...)

this is disappointing but helpful to know, I guess!

you are an angel. I have been teaching all morning and this is LIVING in the back of my mind.

yup! nothing yet.

ahhh I hope you end up getting in still nothing in my portal, so I'm guessing a rejection is coming, but that's okay!

I'm in the same boat still via Tufts - I don't have anything on the portal to view other than "submitted"

Omg this is me rn too! Lol. solidarity.

I was the person asking about UNebraska on results.. wanted to move my question here, because it might be less annoying. I am not sure which portal to check for my status or if it posts on ApplyWeb (does anyone else have a school app on here + know how to view results?). I also checked the MyRed app and I can't see anything. I'm assuming it's a rejection as I haven't heard and the app date was 12/1 - but I can't find the letter! (a more optimistic version of me would think waitlist, haha). If anyone knows about this school or has results from them I would super appreciate it

hahaha - happy to read the tea leaves with you. I'm (primarily) an Americanist with a large focus on the nineteenth-century and American Gothic novels - however, I also write on adaptation that takes me into other periods (traditional forms of adaptation and emerging - fanfiction,etc.) I actually have really appreciated the schools that just email the rejection. I don't mind the portal logins, but every second of extra anxiety counts! lol!

If you have an advisor and/or professor in your current dept (or previous dept) I'd send this to them too if you haven't already! I can't tell if by format they mean, page set-up or in-text organization. However, I'm guessing the latter because if it were a file type issue that seems wanting for a very different reply than this - "difficult to read" is actually a relatively ambiguous statement... difficult how? One of my profs who read my statement recommended a set-up / organization for the content in my statement, which I otherwise wouldn't have gravitated towards, so it could also be that the dept. that told you this expects a certain formatting. Although, this is only a guess... I hope that this feedback doesn't discourage you, though! It's promising that you have a strong research project. I replied to the director saying thank you and that I was excited about the program - although I was told not to be extensive (at least this early). Best of luck to you!

Ahh thank you this is good to know! I double-checked in case I missed something and I still have no updates. Maybe they have individuals on the committee, broken apart by focus, updating the portal? or reporting back at different times?

Yes - same to you!! It's so stressful trying to figure out what goes on behind the scenes... full knowing we can't really, haha! Hopefully good news for both of us