decayingballads21

hey all! I'm CNF, back for another round. last year, I applied to 11 programs and ended up with two acceptances that just weren't the right fit. I was also waitlisted at my top choice and then later rejected. this year, I applied to 6 schools, and three are ones I applied to last year. I've updated my sample since last year and grown a lot as a writer/artist but for my sample, I primarily have kept one essay in that I significantly revised from last year, and I'm nervous about this specifically for the school that waitlisted me last year. also keep having nagging thoughts about if I don't get in this year, then I'm going to regret not just accepting one of the two offers I got last year. ugh. wanted to hop on to express solidarity and support to those still finishing up apps/beginning the waiting game. we've got this, y'all, the hardest part is *mostly* over, and I'm rooting for all of you.

A school that rejected me reached out today to say that I was a finalist and they MIGHT have a spot for me as they are trying to take on a few more writers, but likely won’t be able to confirm until closer to June. “After the national deadline” has this ever happened before? Is it too good to be true? What a wild day it’s been

lychees!! been following your journey on here for a while, and I’m so SO happy for you!! congrats!! ♥️ also i would love to connect with you outside of here and chat all things CNF and writing- need nonfiction friends!! Pls 🫶🏻 DM me!

hey guys, I need some advice I have a fully funded offer at a 3 year program that wants my decision by Friday, but I’m waitlisted at my top choice and likely won’t hear back from them until Monday or after. I really don’t know if I should accept just to accept, bc I don’t want to miss this opportunity. the program seems great but I’m just not feeling 100% about it or as excited as the other program: but again, I know I wouldn’t feel 100% certain with any option until I get there and get acclimated. my brain is just going on and on. What if I turn down this offer, apply again next year but don’t get any offers? Part of me says to just take the offer, idiot. But another part of me says I should hold out. anyone ever been in a similar position and have any (ANY) advice?

If I have an acceptance that said they need my decision by next Friday 4/12, is it appropriate to email my waitlist schools and ask about the possibility of movement before the 15th? I don’t want to bother them or seem like I’m pressuring them. More-so to confirm my interest in their program and see if I can gauge where they’re at with filling their spots. Is this frowned upon, done often, etc? Any opinions?

hey everyone, can anyone offer some advice for how to respond to an email acceptance? should I just express gratitude and let them know I’ll be in touch once I’ve made my decision? Should I mention other offers I’m considering or just say thank you. any insight or suggestions on wording is appreciated !!

If anyone is on the waitlist at Oregon state for nonfiction and doesn’t plan on attending pls let them know asap!!! im crossing all my fingers and toes that I can get in, it’s my dream school 😭😭 standing in solidarity with all those still on waitlists and sending lots of love and good vibes to you all!!!🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻

hi everybody! does anyone have any info on Pitt’s waitlist - size/ if it’s ranked or unranked? I emailed a few weeks ago but I haven’t gotten a response yet. TIA!

will schools notify about waitlist movement even if they’re currently on spring break? one of my schools told me they’d notify me of any changes immediately even on a weekend/ this week is their spring break I’m just wondering if schools would also be notifying of waitlist movement also during breaks or no

Yall I feel like I’m going crazy. Has this week been super quiet or is it just me??? Anyone know why it’s been so quiet??? 😩😩😩

hi people! anyone have any info on the Pitt waitlist? size or if it’s ranked or not? I emailed asking about it but haven’t heard back yet any info would be great!! TIA 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻

is there any likelihood of waitlist movement in the next few weeks, or is that all gonna only happen in April?

@parttimepoet popping in here to say, I also write lyric essays and I would love to connect with u and chat about all things essay/lyric/ hybrid writing!!! (Pls!) congrats to you for these acceptances! They’re both great programs but I agree with your skepticism towards Columbia. Go with your gut!! I think SLC seems more up your alley with hybrid forms and cross genre experimentation, but you should definitely feel them both out! I’m rooting for u either way! 🫶🏻

I just found out I was accepted to Northern Michigan University; for nonfiction. On a waitlist for funding though— which sounds scary. I thought it was fully funded for all students, why would I be on a waitlist 😭😭 all these budget cuts and program changes have been stressing me out, I feel like it’s made the odds even harder this year! So I’m trying to be optimistic about this acceptance, but it’s kinda hard to when I’m assuming I can’t go.

How and where did you find these workshops??