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Same here, I haven't anything for Af Am yet at NU, which is weird. Do you think that they have informed all of their admits already?

I haven't, I applied there too, still waiting.

I am waiting to hear from Yale, USC, and WUSTL for American Studies. No word yet. And yes, its extremely quiet.

I haven't heard from Northwestern, however, I didn't apply to Harvard. I hope to start hearing decisions soon.

Haha, those were my thoughts with Maryland, too. I couldn't decide how I really felt. Nevertheless, I applied to American Studies. My POI called and expressed his thoughts and informed me of why such decision was made, and for that I am only grateful and appreciative. Yes, good luck to you, its crazy...so many people are applying to grad schools this year, yikes! Peace

Of course, and you the same. I am not giving up hope until I hear back. Also, didn't know you were not admitted into UT-Austin, sorry to hear that. Best of luck to everyone, we're all in this together, there aren't that many of us, lol! Peace!

Wow, congratulations!!! So excited for you. How did you find out? I haven't heard anything yet.

Very true, I agree. The only thing we can do it wait to hear for ourselves and try not to speculate based off what as posted, be it legit or illegitimate. Hopefully we will all be hearing soon from our respective schools.

Yes, I agree! I was looking at the trend and the date this person got accepted. I am wondering why he/she waited to post the results now if its legit. Did they (office) say when they will be sending out decisions? Nevertheless, I, too, am very skeptical about the post on the results page. Anyway, did you get rejected from Maryland's program, too? The funny thing is I did as well, but the co-director of the program will be on my campus this weekend to give a lecture for Black History Month. Do you think I should talk to her? If so, what should I say, lol?

Someone has posted an acceptance for USC on the results page. Did anyone here post it? If so, when did you hear? I am waiting to hear. Did they only contact those who have been admitted?

Hey, Anymore updates? I haven't heard anything else yet. Has anyone heard from USC yet? Any guess when they will start sending out decisions?

I received my first rejection today by University of Maryland-CP for American Studies. I applied to 8 schools, rejected by 1, 7 more to go. I really hope my next letters are acceptance letters. Also, my potential advisor from Maryland informed me that I made the admission's shortlist; however, I got cut when it came down to funding. In addition, he told me how competitive and strong my application was and that even though I won't be a student there he would to continue to work with me no matter where I end up, for that, I am utterly grateful. In fact, most schools don't tell you why you are rejected so I was fortunate. This is to say, don't give up hope, stay strong and steadfast! I, will take that same advice and remain humbled (to be in a privilege position to even apply for programs), steadfast, and faithful. Its just a matter of time, there is a spot for me. Stay strong and positive!

Thanks. The good thing is that my potential advisor/friend there called and informed of why I was rejected. Usually schools do not tell you why they reject you; however, you did--and for that, I am grateful. He informed that my application was extremely strong, a couple of faculty members wanted me to be admitted. I made it through the application process, according to him and I was put on the admission's shortlist. However, when it was time to discuss funding, that was where my application got cut. In other words, he informed that "You application by no means was weak, it was extremely strong, we loved it" that meant a lot. Then, he said, "Besides, just because you are not here does not mean I can't be your advisor/mentor", so for that ,I am utterly grateful and humbled. This is to say, rejection is a part of life, and sometimes you will never know why you were rejected. Schools are extremely competitive and often times have to reject some of their best applicants, but remember, never give up hope! I have 7 more schools to hear from, I am sure one of those 7 will see the potential and resiliency in me and my work. I will remain faithful and steadfast, my spot is out there. Peace and good luck to all!

Hey, For all those who applied to American Studies at Maryland, they are sending out decisions. Unfortunately, I got rejected, I don't know why--I had a solid application. Maybe God has something better. I can only hope and pray. Anyway, For some reason I was to fond of being in NY, especially the city. However, in retrospect, I wish I had applied. Good luck all!

I applied to: University of North Carolina-CH and Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, for Communication Studies. Rest of my schools are for American Studies or African American Studies.

I also applied to 8 schools, a mixture of American Studies, Communication, and African American Studies. My areas of interests are: Gender & Sexuality; performance of identity; Black masculinity; critical ethnography; and Intersectionality

I agree @soulinmyfist, waiting is agonizing. I also submitted before the preferential deadline.

I also applied to American Studies PhD program for the Fall 2011 semester. See signature below.

@abolitionista Thanks! But, I enjoyed the experience of being able to sit in on some of the classes in the AfAm/Comm Studies department there, the professor was dynamic and the students were very engaged. Several of my very close friends have received their PhD from Northwestern (either Comm studies and/or AfAm), and having interacted with them on many occasions, I have heard nothing but amazing things. Also, some of the graduate students who are still in the program have nothing but positive things to say about the program. It is important to note that each department has politics of which we all must or will have to negotiate. With that said, the overall consensus is that the graduate students enjoy the department. The faculty I am interested in working with is cross-listed in the AfAm and Comm Studies program; I was able to be a strong relationship with him intellectually and personally--as I have invited him to my campus to speak/performance and have met him on several occasions at national conferences, NCA. What are your research interests, if you don't mind me asking? You can PM if you'd prefer.

For political and personal reasons I chose not to apply to Brown. I am not sure of others who have applied there. Although, there are a couple of great professors there. However, in terms of how they treat graduate students, especially students of color, the feedback isn't always the best. Again, this is not first hand experience, so take it with a grain of salt. Also, if you really interested in mostly focusing on African Studies than I think Brown might be best for you. Political science is cool, my mentor/friend Dr. Melissa Harris-Perry is a African American political scientist, she is amazing! So are you currently a student in Chicago now? What are your research interests?

I, too, applied to Northwestern for their African American Studies program. I am grateful to have had the privilege to have set in on some of the courses there and the opportunity to build relationships with some of the faculty. Given that I am a resident of Chicago, I was able to spend some time there over breaks. In addition to Northwestern, I applied to Yale (American Studies & AfAm), UC Berkeley (AfAm), USC (American Studies & Ethnicity), Univ of Maryland-CP (American Studies), UNC-CH (Comm Studies)--I was a visiting scholar there this past summer for 3 months, made incredible networks, Emory (American Studies--Institute of Liberal Arts), and Southern Illinois Univ-Carbondale (Comm Studies). I hope to hear back from schools soon. Good luck

Good luck!!! I will be there this November...hope to see you there.

Anyone attending NCA this year? I will be attending, if any of you are..you should consider checking out the graduate school open house. I attended last year and very excited about this year. Last year I was one of very few undergraduates at the conference. If any of you are going PM me.

I am currently an undergraduate student in Speech Communication. I am applying for PhD programs for Fall 2011, very nervous. I have been very active on campus, doing various things. I am hoping to get into some really great programs (not because or name of school, but because of the program), as an undergraduate I believe I have done a lot. However, my GRE scores were extremely and horrendously low, so low I'd rather not say them. Nevertheless, here is my otherwise pretty decent profile: 1) Again, I did very low on the GRE...I scored a 4.0 on my analytical writing 2) Currently have a 3.2 cumulative GPA and 3.6 major GPA 3) Ronald E. McNair Scholar; In addition, I was a visting researcher at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill for a summer research program (8 weeks); I applied to SR-EIP (http://www.theleadershipalliance.org/), got into Howard University and Cornell University for their summer research program, I declined and attended UNC instead, 4) I have done several research projects, recently presented at a major conference in my field; I have also been interviewed by National conferences; I received a grant to complete my own research project and I am also a research assistant for my mentor/advisor/professor here on campus; My work has been accepted at several conferences 5) I have been very active on campus in extra-curricular activities 6) Have a very strong personal statement and great letters of recommendations lined up 7) I am applying to African American Studies, American Studies, and Communication Studies programs 8) I have a publication in review for a Journal What are my chances of getting into very good programs with my current profile? I would truly appreciate any feedback. Peace!