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I agree with Prufrock that it’s not silly, I think it’s definitely a good idea to have certainty before pulling out of anything else. I too waited until I had my acceptance of another offer confirmed before rescinding my NAU acceptance. I think it’s totally reasonable given the position you’re in.

Well, that's that I guess? I know not everyone is out of limbo, unfortunately, but I'm finally getting my head around being committed to my top choice program that I've daydreamed about for so long. It's crazy! It's incredible! I could cry just thinking about it! I feel so incredibly lucky and grateful and I'm so happy I got to be neurotic here with you guys. Those of you applying again next year, I wish you the best of luck! Those of you throwing in the towel for MFA apps (even if it's just for now, as I too took a couple years off between my first application cycle and this one), take it easy and keep writing. This shit is exhausting y'all. For those of y'all heading to an MFA, congratulations! To neurotic freaks in the future reading through all of the previous years cycles, hi! ❤️ Take a deep breath! Nothing that's meant for you will pass you by. I'm so grateful I didn't get into anywhere my first cycle, genuinely. I wouldn't have my partner, my dog, or the direction I currently do if I had gotten into my dream program last time. ❤️ Also, the time will pass! You will know eventually! In the meantime, lean on your support systems, irl or on here. Thanks for everything guys ❤️

Congratulations!!! That’s amazing!! I agree with Zaria I think we collectively do actually have magical powers lol that’s so great I’m so happy for you!

Congratulations! That is stressful and if you wanna chat about it, I’m here! Or if you need to process with friends/family/in solitude, definitely take that time! How long did they give you? The decision fatigue and uprooting your whole life planning is exhausting, take care of yourself! And this goes for everyone!!

Not to be a downer or pessimist, but it seems like a decision has been made, but no indication what decision. On the bright side, it means you should get clarity soon!

In my experience, they do tend to do this! You should notified when the cohort is finalized or if you’re accepted off the waitlist. It can take some time after the deadline as well so you’re not out until you’re out!

I’m so sorry, Prufrock, that’s devastating :,( are you still on waitlists or did you pull off? You should be proud of the work you’ve put in and of your writing!! It’s been a delight to hang out in the forum with you!

Congratulations!!!

Like Prufrock said, it's usually frowned upon but not impossible! I just rescinded my commitment to NAU and the faculty were very kind and understanding (I explained the situation in full but concise terms and thanked them for the opportunity) The April 15th resolution says that students don't have to receive a formal release either before or after the April 15th deadline, so you're free to do so! Here's the exact verbiage: "Applicants are not required to obtain a formal release from the program whose offer they accepted, either before or after the April 15 deadline. Once applicants have informed the program that they are withdrawing their acceptance of the offer, they then can accept any other offers." It definitely gets tighter the closer to or further out past the deadline it goes. When CSU offered me the GTA yesterday, they said they'd prefer to know by the end of the week, maybeeee Monday at the latest if I needed. Also, thank you so much @Chex and @curfew❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Thank you!!! Also oh my god congratulations on UVA!!!!! ❤️

Y'all crazy news: CSU called and offered me a GTA position last night!!! A whole 10 days after I declined my acceptance because they told me all the GTAships had been claimed. I already accepted at NAU so I just withdrew and accepted my offer at CSU because HOLY FUCKING SHIT are you KIDDING me!!! I know I haven't been active lately, I've just been lurking with nothing new to add but I had to update y'all because y'all listened to me be neurotic about this for months.

Oh my god that’s so exciting!!! Yay I’d love to connect and chat! Congrats on committing!!!

CSU called, GTA was accepted by someone else they offered a fellowship but I couldn’t take that without tuition remission :,( I’m sad that the door to CSU has closed but very very grateful for my position at NAU and will be committing today! It’s bittersweet but I’m relieved to know ❤️ thank you everyone for the positive vibes you sent my way

I saw that too! I’ve got my fingers crossed for you!! ❤️ I imagine it’s not ranked/you don’t know where you’re at on it? That’s a really great attitude to have going into this! I feel like it’s so hard to balance your own peace with excitement/anxiety. Thank you, me too! ❤️ I also think we’ll be seeing a lot of movement as people begin committing and pulling out of queues.

Good morning, my little forum friends. I had several dreams about getting in off of waitlists for programs and then ended off with a dream about a zombie apocalypse so I think this week will be fruitful. Tomorrow is the decision deadline for who whoever has the gta at csu. I’m feeling optimistic because of what the professor said but they could also totally award it to someone else. How are y’all on waitlists feeling going into this week? Also, since it’s two weeks before decision day, I feel like UNLV sent out acceptances and the people are just not on draft or here.