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Congratulations! Wishing you all the good things.

Uneven funding can create a weird ambiance, but it depends on the program. For example, I was accepted to a program where not all students receive funding or assistantships, and the profs and alumni I spoke with said that surprisingly, the cohorts were kind and very supportive of one another, and the vibe was not competitive despite the different funding packages. But this is rare--in general, the advice I've received is to be cautious of unevenly funded programs. I'd recommend speaking with current students and alumni to get the full picture!

I think they've sent out initial acceptances, but I'm not sure about other notifications Things might start moving more once people accept or reject their offers. Good luck to you!

Hey! Any UNLV poetry applicants still waiting to hear back?

I've been officially rejected from Johns Hopkins (for poetry). Not too surprised or disappointed, though, because I heard people got accepted and waitlisted like a month and a half ago. It's funny how top choices can shift so much! Previously Johns Hopkins was tied for my top choice, but gradually another school worked its way into that spot, and I ended up getting accepted to that program. Almost like it was meant to be Good luck to the rest of you! Sending good vibes your way

I am also waiting on a UNCG decision for poetry, but I didn't get an interview. Does that mean it's probably going to be a rejection?

Does anyone know whether UNLV's program is fully funded plus a stipend, or whether the stipend is the full funding bc we'd get in-state tuition? Based on the website, it sounds like it's the latter, but I'm not totally sure

Hi! If I'm fairly certain I'm going to accept a program's offer, do you think it's still the best course of action to wait until April just to evaluate all my options before making a final decision? I'm still waiting to hear back from three programs, and I'm on the waitlist of what was previously my top choice (which I told them at the time; I'm hoping it won't burn any bridges if they end up offering me a spot and I decline). The place I've been accepted has now become my top choice based on a number of factors, including recent interactions with the program's faculty and its positive reputation in the draft. I'm really excited about it and feel super lucky! But I also don't want to make the decision too too quickly. I hope that makes sense.

Congratulations, @Spicy Potato!!!

Me tooo I feel like it could be any day now!

Hi! In what cases is it appropriate to send a letter of continued interest to a program you've been waitlisted at? I was waitlisted at my top program a few weeks ago and replied to the email thanking them and saying it's my top choice. I never got a response (which makes sense because I didn't ask any questions), but I really hope they saw it and are keeping me in mind. Would it make sense for me to follow up and say it's still my top program and if accepted, I would immediately say yes? Or would that be seen as pestering them? Thank you!

It could be wishful thinking because I also applied for poetry and haven't heard anything, but I think they've only notified fiction applicants so far because I feel like we would have seen at least one entry. Fingers crossed!

How likely is it that we'll hear back during AWP? Also, I'd love to hear the ways you all are trying to keep calm. I've turned to poetry translation bc it requires such intense focus, my brain doesn't have room to obsess over MFA responses. lol

You're not alone! The waiting is getting to me too. UofSC: I see 3 poetry acceptances (last week) and 3 fiction waitlists (today) Arkansas: a variety of results for multiple genres over the past couple weeks UNCG: a handful of interviews for poetry and fiction over the past couple weeks

Congrats! I hope it works out for you! I'm currently waitlisted at one of my top top choices, and it's nice having the hope but also so nerve-wracking. Welcome to the panic haha

I'm also hoping to hear from NC State soon! And also UVA, Brown, and UNLV (though there's no data in the draft on UNLV poetry responses from previous years, so I'm not sure when to expect news ). Best of luck to you!

aaaaaaaaaaaa losing my mind a little bit here knowing I could hear back from 3 of my top programs any minute now

Hi! Here are the programs I'm thinking we may hear back from this week: NC State, UVA, and Brown. Though Brown could send notifications later than in previous years based on recent events.

BU notifications have started rolling in. I was unfortunately rejected, but I hope some of you have better news!

Hey congratulations!!! What genre are you? I am also waitlisted (poetry). I am so happy, as this is tied for my top choice program!!! And even if it doesn't turn into an acceptance, I am proud of us both for making it onto the waitlist, since even that is super competitive! To partially answer your question, I don't know how long the waitlist is, but according to their website they accept 5 people per genre each year. So depending on how many of the 5 accepted in your genre decline their offer, there could definitely be some waitlist movement! It was in the portal!

Congratulations!!!

I wholeheartedly agree! Thank you for saying this. I'm holding up okay--really hoping to hear back from at least one program this week (fingers crossed for a waitlist or acceptance!). So far I've only gotten one response, and it was a rejection. But I just submitted my last application last night, so that's a big weight off my shoulders! Now the real wait begins... Good luck to everyone, and take care of yourselves! It is a stressful time but the world needs you and your voices

This strikes me as a very pessimistic take! And dismissive of the many writers published in today's literary magazines. What makes a style "flattened" in your opinion? The phrase "avoid all influences" also sounds a bit concerning to me, but maybe I've misunderstood.

Is it a good sign that I'd much rather be writing a poem than this statement of purpose? It's my 11th and final one, but I have a half-written poem in my notebook just a few feet away... I'm wondering if any of y'all can relate hahaha

I'm also waiting on jhu, but my hope is dwindling. I would loveee to even make it on their waitlist!