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    2021 Applicants Forum

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    Just now, DeepSyntax said:

    Hi, I think I saw your post on draft. I'll respond here. In spite of the unkillable troll on this board, I find the people on draft weirdly more aggressive when it comes to Columbia.

    In the info session, I think the Columbia admin said something like they wanted the essay to be "deeply nonacademic" and they wanted to know "what makes you the most excited" about the book while seeing you "address the text in a voice that feels authentic to you." I tried to look at it like coming up with a creative metaphor for a book you really like. I also tried to choose a book that feels significant but still speaks to my particular reading niche: a short, somewhat surreal book published in translation that had won a major prize in its country of origin. I write literary fiction, and it felt like the book I chose for my response piece was a bit different than the pieces I submitted.

    They did mention that the sample and the response essay were the most important components of the submission, so it's good that you are thinking about it!

     

    For the other troll victims on this board thinking about Columbia, I kind of think the "chosen one" stuff they espouse is B.S. By and large Columbia is very stingy with funding, so even the "top candidates" are getting what amounts to small discounts. Columbia is an academic brand, and if it weren't perceived to be worth the money they wouldn't get away with charging so much. If you live in Ohio and work at Starbucks it looks like a ton of money. If you live in New York (or another major urban center) and work in media, it doesn't seem quite as crazy. At the end of the day, your employer, agent or publisher won't care if your program was funded or not. It's about the work you do and who you know. It's ironic to see people sit around on these internet boards all day trying to tear down other posters for considering Columbia and preying on insecurities about money, talent etc. Just seems like the ultimate sour grapes. I mean it in the nicest possible way when I say: Get a life!

    Thank you SO much this is all incredibly helpful and encouraging info ❤️ :) 

    2021 Applicants Forum

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    For those who applied to Columbia and were either waitlisted or accepted, can you tell me a bit about what you wrote for the response to a piece of literature published in the last 10 years? I'm a bit nervous that I botched that essay. I'm definitely not saying that is the only reason I was rejected, but I definitely would like to try to figure out where I may have gone wrong outside of my writing sample. Thank you so much for any info!

    2021 Applicants Forum

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    1 hour ago, Boomer not Ok said:

    Anyone still waiting to hear back from BU? I've had no news. I saw there's been 1 acceptance for poetry and fiction (from folk on this thread!!! congrats).

    Other news: I got a weird email from NYU suggesting I should apply to some humanities program based on my MFA application. Like I'm a good fit for it. Seems they're desperate to fill seats but wondering how many other people here got the same email.

    Same thing happened with Rutgers Camden. Got an email to apply to their MA program, which actually seemed like a good alternative to their MFA but after looking into it more I kinda got turned off. Wonder how many people here also got that invite.

    Hi! I'm on NYU's fiction waitlist and I didn't get an email about any other programs. Are you also on the waitlist for fiction? 

    2021 Applicants Forum

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    Posted · Edited by SMSM1229

    8 hours ago, ladyxlazarus said:

    Hi ya'll!

    I saw some questions about BU. I got accepted and was notified via phone call last Friday. I am not sure what's up with fiction, but I was told I should know who else is in the poetry program by the end of this week. I will be attending BU and I'm turning down my offer to Sarah Lawrence and withdrawing my name from the NYU waitlist. Good luck to everyone! :)

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    (First time applicant, BFA '18)

    Applying to: Boston University, Brown, Columbia, Northwestern, New York University, Purdue, Sarah Lawrence, University of Michigan, University of Virginia

    Accepted: Boston University, Sarah Lawrence 

    Waitlisted: New York University

    Rejected: Brown, Columbia, Northwestern, University of Michigan, University of Virginia

    ????: Purdue 

    Attending: Boston University 

    Congrats!! ❤️ You deserve the best! :) Honestly you all do, keep hanging in there everyone ❤️ sending a virtual hug 

    2021 Applicants Forum

    in Literary

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    10 minutes ago, koechophe said:

    While I'm just sitting here waiting for my last 2 rejections, anyone have any recommendations for online peer reviewing that are actually good? I've found (no offense to anyone) that doing random things online tends to result in me giving literal bags of advice, positive/negative feedback, and the works, and then me getting a "good job!" back in response. 

     

    Where are you waiting to hear from if you don’t mind me asking

    2021 Applicants Forum

    in Literary

    Posted · Edited by SMSM1229

    5 minutes ago, M-Lin said:

    Quiet day here! 

    Just checked Results, there was a waitlist yesterday? Waitlists are already out? Is that the end of acceptances then? 

    Oh yeah I saw that, it might be for poetry or CNF though. I just asked in draft if anyone for fiction was waitlisted or rejected, I'll let you know what people say! I know that someone in draft mentioned that they were waitlisted there for CNF

    2021 Applicants Forum

    in Literary

    Posted

    Just now, iai said:

    I haven’t gotten a response yet /:

    I emailed them about 5 days ago, so they will probably get back to you after they respond to the people who emailed them earlier, but yes I meant to quote M-Lin's post about the response

    2021 Applicants Forum

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    23 minutes ago, iai said:

    Completely understandable! I think there are always pros and cons with larger and smaller programs /: and it’ll be something we need to accept if we decide to go to a certain school in the end ?

    I also got the same email from Columbia in response

    2021 Applicants Forum

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    43 minutes ago, iai said:

    At this point, I’m starting to lose hope in my remaining US applications and leaning towards accepting an UK one ?

    Stay positive!! I personally think we still have a good chance with Columbia

    2021 Applicants Forum

    in Literary

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    45 minutes ago, jka0124 said:

    Where did EWK say there was a threatening private message? The exchange she mentions was right in the post. 
     

    Anyway, MFAs, blah blah blah, Columbia takes forever. Someone I know got into the program in August. That feels terrifying. 

    Were they on the waitlist?

    2021 Applicants Forum

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    2 minutes ago, iai said:

    I’ve heard of one poetry... I’m speculating that they might be doing acceptances slowly and seeing how the top choices decide first before making more offers and waitlists? To be honest, I caved and emailed so I’ll update y’all if I hear anything back.

    I also caved and emailed about 3 or 4 days ago. No word yet (which I understand if they are currently reviewing my app)

    2021 Applicants Forum

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    Just now, iai said:

    Apparently they were hiking ? I guess we have to put ourselves in a position where we least expect it to get it ?

    Welp! Looks like I will be occupying myself like no other!

    2021 Applicants Forum

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    Posted

    Just now, iai said:

    Another call from Columbia for fiction on draft. Might be more today and today according to trends, it seems like they do a lot of calls on the weekends ?

    Wow I have like my phone GLUED to me

    2021 Applicants Forum

    in Literary

    Posted · Edited by SMSM1229

    4 minutes ago, Ydrl said:

    I'm pretty nervous too, with the silence from Florida and all. And draft is admin adding only. They're quite swamped with requests, especially with the pandemic. I wouldn't be surprised if it took two three weeks to get in. I'm not a fan of draft, or facebook for that matter, so I only know what others tell me.

    I hope you hear good news today or this weekend! Do you know what it means for schools to contact and admit some before others? Or should I not look into it too much?

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