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Assuming you are asking about UC Riverside—I received a phone call from them with an acceptance for fiction on 2/28. I was told there are about 20 people on their waitlist. I did get the sense that all of their As and Ws are out, but as I've learned, you never know until you get that official notice.

Oh my gosh, I got a little teary reading this post! Partly because it sounds like you had a genuinely incredible experience (one that you and I think every young writer deserves!) but also because this was so generous of you to type out. Thank you!!!!! I've been kind of desperate for any and all information about people's experience at UCR/with the creative writing department, even though I am going to be visiting soon, so I can't tell you what a help this is, and how encouraged I feel. I almost burst into tears with Reza Aslan called me to let me know I was accepted because I was so excited about the program but was convinced I didn't get in. I would love to DM you if you're okay with that, but I promise I won't suck up all of your time with endless questions! (I'm not sure if I have any knowledge or insight that might be useful to you during this process, but if I do, it's all yours!)

thank you!! i was literally looking up tips on how to avoid getting your catalytic converter stolen and turns out....there are ways lol. and ugh i'm sorry that happened to you!!!! bastards.

omg hello! Congratulations on being waitlisted at both Maryland and Minnesota That's incredible and my fingers are crossed for you! I live so close to UMD and hear great things about the school; it would have been nice to get an acceptance or waitlist but alas...my fortunes appear to be directing me instead to your alma mater, UC Riverside, where I got in for fiction! It's so great to hear that you had a wonderful experience with the fiction faculty. If you're down, I would love to talk to you more about what it was like studying there/living there, etc. I have also been lurking on here and just created an account after seeing your post. (And LOL/SOB at the catalytic converter thing. I have a Prius and I am realizing if I move there I will need to lock that baby up somehow...or else consider living maybe somewhere else.)