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So in my heart I'm waiting for Wyoming and UNLV, but my partner is begging me to please not make us move to Wyoming and isn't a big fan of Las Vegas. NAU's program is really lovely but their lit classes are moving online next year and that really bums me out, as my undergrad was focused more on literary criticism and I'd love to do more but am not a fan of online classes. Discussion posts haunt me. UNLV feels out of my reach tbh, and I'm just really rooting for CSU to fund me. I've told them they're my top choice and if they give me the GTA I'm there no questions asked. I'm grateful to have a funded offer no matter what, but my heart still holds on to CSU. Edit: Also, I wanna reach out to faculty to ask questions about the program to express my continued interest but I've read the handbook and everything on the website over and over and over and I have zero questions, they've all been answered.

Oh my god that’s so sweet 😭 my fingers are crossed for funding at CSU which ALSO does the 5x5 and if I’m at one of those schools, I’ll walk around asking people which sad balding man they like best lol I’d encourage you to ask about your standing for funding and if there’s any info in the meantime! Eek I’m so excited for you!

Oh my god congratulations!!! I hope that you get in with funding!!!! Damn these acceptances with waitlisted fundings but I’m rooting for you! Do you know where you are on the funding waitlist? I’ve got my fingers crossed for you!! ❤️ omg no need to apologize, my reluctance in the congrats is because of the funding concern you expressed and then referred back to

Historically, CU Boulder sends out automated notifications all at once or on one day. Then, last year, they sent out waitlists and rejections 2 weeks later. So I assume if we did not get the acceptance email, that we're not accepted. But a waitlist is still possible!

Oh my god I know it's been sooo slow. CU Boulder acceptances came out and I think my win streak is over, which is more than fair lol I'm feeling antsy for news and am alarmed at how quiet it's been

You're in?? How's the funding looking? Congratulations!(?)

CU boulder fiction acceptance just dropped in draft

I only looked up schools I’ve applied to (UNLV, Boulder, Wyoming) and Boulder goes in break Next week and the others go on break end of March. This is one instance where the Google AI is actually helpful in that it just pulls up the schools current academic calendars. Hopefully this isn’t a silent, torturous week

No need to apologize! This is a safe space to work through the many feelings of MFA apps Regardless, I hope things work out for the best for you! ❤️

I imagine that must be the case, and from what that post on the draft says, I think it is. What I've appreciated during this experience is everyone's willingness to discuss finances candidly. I don't know your life and I can't tell you one way or the other. I started the application season being ready to take on some debt, but my former professor who's been my advisor through this has greatly urged me to not take on debt for this degree and to go for the best funding package. Also, if it takes a second round, that's okay too! I know it's hard staring at the wall of rejections and if you need to take some time to lick your wounds, that's fine too. This is my second round applying and a lot of people take several rounds.

That's my fear with it too! I'm an optimist but not enough to take on student debt for a creative writing degree. I too love CU Boulder, from the faculty to the location, and I've heard that Stephen Graham Jones is a great workshop leader and teacher! But omg what a nightmare to be halfway through and suddenly have the funding rug pulled from under you. Applying to mostly programs that only fund some students has made me gamble and I'll be hurt if I have to turn down a dream program because I didn't get funding but it's all about stacking those odds, ya know? I'm crossing my fingers for good news for both of us!

Alrighty y'all, we're officially in free game territory I think! These next 2-3 weeks should be a landslide. I know I keep saying that every few weeks but it's gotta be true at some point lol I'm a little confused on Boulder's funding deal, as I've read on the Draft that they are technically fully funded through a mishmash of grants, scholarships, fellowships, and GTA positions, but I'm unsure how this actually shakes out for the program. Those of y'all that are also applying to Boulder, what do you think/how are you feeling about that?

Well I wouldn’t be so sure to count yourself out! Calls might be happening over several days, and waitlists come later via email so you’re not out til you’re out!

UC Riverside fiction acceptance on draft I believe it was @KennyK who was asking about them? I’m on mobile so it’s harder to check back and I’m sorry if it wasn’t you edit to add: notif via phone call today

HOLY SHIT CONGRATS YOURE GOATED

AHHHHHHHH CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!

I just got offered a fellowship at Naropa!!!!!! OMGGGGG

For UC Riverside?? I hope so!!! ❤️ I've got my fingers crossed for good news for you! Yay Congratulations!!!!

March is on her way! What schools are y'all waiting on that typically notify in March? I'm waiting on CU Boulder, Wyoming, and UNLV, all of which tend to notify late Feb to mid March. Also, is anyone else else bringing along a partner/pet/dependant with you? How has that impacted your decision making process? My partner's happiness with the location has been integral to where I've applied to. I'm also less stoked about UNLV because it'll be hard to find arrangements for my dog during the study abroad component, even though that's an aspect that really excited me when applying.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! That’s so exciting!!

HOLY SHIT CONGRATS!!!!!

Eek I hope you get good news from your waitlists soon!! The uncertainty is so stressful

Thank you 😭🕯️ I'm trying to cash in all my good luck

CSU funding update: The GTA offers have been sent to fiction applicants (there's only 2 GTAs available for the incoming class) and one has been accepted. I'm waitlisted and the other fiction applicant has 2 weeks to decline or accept and I'm SWEATING.

I kinda feel like this whole week has been quiet, at least compared to what I was expecting. I hope today things shake up, but patient we must be.