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as far as I know (which isn't a lot), not necessarily. I think it depends on whether or not the waitlist is ranked. If so, they might be able to make a decision faster, but I think many programs choose who gets off the waitlist based on the cohort, and who they think would gel. It might take them time to make that decision. But I'm also a hopeful waitlistee lol so what do I know.

thanks for the info! yeah I'm on for fiction. I wasn't super pressed about them not responding because I assumed they were busy, but y'know. It's still stressful, haha. Nothing we can do but wait, I guess!

any other Iowa waitlistees being ghosted by them lol? I sent two emails about being interested but didn't get a reply either time--not a huge deal, I assume they have a lot going on rn, but obviously doesn't feel great either

If it makes anyone feel better re fiction at Iowa, I have a friend of a friend who's a student and apparently it was a big year for them--close to 900-1000 applicants? so the competition was even worse than usual. Also I just got my JHU and UofArizona rejections back to back lol

Has there been any fiction UC Irvine news here/on draft? Last I heard they were deliberating but that was weeks ago, so I'm assuming I missed something.

Screaming crying throwing up I'm another IWW waitlist. I've been rejected from pretty much every school I applied to so this was huge. For those asking for info: I'm a college senior (which is probably why I've been rejected so hard lmao). My manuscript was three separate stories in three POVs and with varying levels of realism/surrealism because I wanted to show my range. Hoping that all of us waitlist chickens get a spot but am happy just being waitlisted tbh ❤️ sending hope and love to all!!