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That's pretty much what I thought, but I am (delusionaly?) hoping it means a good decision from the program, and that it's not something all applicants see whether they are accepted or rejected.

Uh... my University of Maryland portal changed from "Under Program Review" to "Under Grad School Review." Should I be hopeful? Or am I deluding myself with clues that aren't there?

Hi, my best friend is currently in the second semester of his MFA at UAF. He was originally waitlisted for TAship, and then got it. If you'd like, I can give you his email, and you can talk to him about what it's actually like to live, attend, and work up there.

Thank you! I'm definitely gonna email. Will you be attending without funding? I'm out of reacts for the day, but thanks for the congrats ❤️

Just got my acceptance to Chapman for their dual MA/MFA program!!!! Waiting to hear about funding tho. I can't believe this is happening. I was rejected from USC two years ago, and rejected from Northwestern this year, so I really didn't think I'd get Chapman either. I could cry. Congratulations!!!! @KennyK I'm also waiting on Riverside, but haven't heard a peep. My portal still says "Awaiting Decision." I'm rooting for you!

Thanks! I've been hearing good things about the area and community, and it's a part of the country I haven't been to yet, so I'm very excited! I'm bringing my mom, two cats, and about 25 houseplants. To be honest, that hasn't impacted my choices at all. First, because it's my mom's choice to come with or not, and two, because I'll find a way to keep my cats with me no matter what. Now, the political environment in some places has certainly influenced my choices, and there are definitely several programs I did not apply to because of the state they are located in. I'm out of reactions, but congrats to everyone on their good news! And best of luck at getting off wait lists! Last note: I finally got my JHU rejection email this morning. They were not sent alphabetically.

Some young readers do seem underdeveloped in their taste, but I think one of the benefits of being an older person in higher ed is sharing your experiences and maturity. I returned to undergrad in my mid 30s, and I think my perspective helped balance class discussions and critique. You can teach younger readers and writers something just by being there and fearlessly pursuing those things you find valuable in writing and storytelling. I also attended undergrad with a woman in her 70s, and her insight and perspective was invaluable in class. So I'd say, yes, expect young readers to be immature, but also expect that you can lead by example. Maybe your inclusion in a cohort will help someone else come to terms with themes they aren't yet comfortable enough to write.

Congratulations to you too!! I never received a call, so it really caught me off guard tbh. Really hoping funding comes through so I can accept!

Received an email from New Hampshire about 2 hours ago, and I was so sure it was a rejection, because it was an email, but I just checked aND IT WAS AN ACCEPTANCE!!!!! So, uh, New Hampshire fiction acceptances are going out. I am losing my mind. I really thought it was gonna be a wash this year, and I was trying to gear up to do better next year. I keep oscillating between laughing and crying and my hands are shaking. Admittedly, I don't know about funding yet, but fingers crossed 🤞

It was for fiction! Sorry for not saying in the post

Just received my Northwestern rejection email 🥹👍 Edit: It was for fiction

Hey congratulations! I live in the Reno area and my niece is currently enrolled in undergrad at UNR. The campus is really beautiful, and Reno is a cool place, and it's close to lots of other stuff, so it's a really great place to be. I hope you like it if you accept the offer!

Well friends, I finally submitted my last application. 14 out of 14 schools, in before deadlines! It was really rough if I'm being honest. My dad passed away at the end of November, so I ended up having a lot to do in addition to the holidays. But I did it! So here's hoping I get an offer somewhere, along with all you lovely creatives! Good luck!

This is a pretty small question, but I'm finalizing my Northwestern application and they are asking for the title of my writing sample and the title of my supplemental document (the critical writing sample). Do they want each title of the short stories in my sample? or the file name? The titles of both critical essays or the file name? It just says "the title" and I'm like..... there are multiple titles?

Zaira, prufrock_, thanks. Just writing out my worries made me feel better, and reading your responses and thinking about them has really helped me refocus and strategize. I feel a lot better now. Thank you. I've eliminated some programs based on location after the results of the election, and I've also decided to cut out all the programs with a deadline in the first week of December except Cornell. I think I can easily get together one application by the first, and then have time to refine it for all subsequent application deadlines. My number one top picks all have later deadlines, so there was no point putting that pressure on myself trying to apply to programs I wasn't 100% all-in, dead set on. My revised list is now Cornell, Brown, Northwestern, Iowa, OS Corvallis, Maryland, John Hopkins, UC Riverside, Boston, Hollins, UC Davis, Sarah Lawrence, New Hampshire, and Chapman. Thanks again for your thoughts and advice!