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Hi~John (if I may), I think she was on the Comparative Lit list, and her research interest is Taiwanese Literature. If I could get some information of MTL from your friendsr, that would be awesome! I really appreciate your help! 

Congratulations Shuya, so tough when English isn't your first language! English or comp lit?

English--> children's lit

Hi all,
I just wanted to chime in as I know we are in the middle of the application season.
A brief story: I applied two previous application cycles (non consecutively) and was shut out both times. Completely shut out. At first, I felt discouraged and not sure of what the next steps would look like.
But I continued to focus my research interests, attend conferences, and work on the written materials of my application. I also thought more critically about what programs would be the right fit for me.
This time around, my third time applying, I have several acceptances and offers.
I felt inclined to share this to let you know that you are doing great, no matter what the outcome happens to be. Try not to be discouraged. Given that it has taken me three tries to get accepted, anything can happen!
 

Hi! I just want to share my happiness with you all! I am finally admitted somewhere (not top top ranked, but they have good reputation for child lit)! The perfect Valentine's present! I am very worried about the results because this year is my first cycle and I only apply to 4 phd programs. Also, I am not a native speaker, I have never studied in the US and my undergrad major is not english either. I just feel I am LESS compared to others. But today I received acceptance with tuition waiver, GTA and a merit fellowship award. They say I'm the top 2 phd admit to receive this award! I feel so happy that they like me and they value me! I wish you all good luck!!! I hope you will find my story encouraging and inspiring!