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Ukraine, did they indicate which # alternate you were on the list? I'm a 3rd alternate at another school; I don't know what my odds are. So if you were a 3rd alternate and ultimately moved up, then maybe there is hope...

Sort of jumping into this conversation, but I was named a FLAS alternate at UCLA. DevDoc, when you spoke to your rep, did he indicate that all universities were waiting for notification from the DEA, or only his program? The UCLA notification was worded such that it implied I would be offered a fellowship if others declined. When I asked the administrator the odds of being offered a FLAS, she simply said that there was "hope," but didn't give me any details.

General question--does anyone have any idea how long waitlists at these sort of programs are? I was waitlisted at Indiana (M.A.), and I have no idea how to put it into perspective--are there 10 people on the wait list? 20? Do I have a chance, and is anyone familiar with the process at Indy or similar programs? According to past results, they've taken 18/188 in the past. Thanks for any info and good luck to all!

Anyone hear anything else from NWern Screen Cultures? I only saw one post saying they had been invited to the interview, and no decisions have been rendered yet.

Hello-- Are your interviews for the MA or PhD? I applied for the MA, but everything I have says my application is still pending. I didn't think they did interviews for the MA. Anyway, I got really nervous when I saw that you were notified for an interview, but realized that you could be for the PhD. Have you heard anything about MA decisions yet? Thanks and good luck.

Hello all! I want to wish everyone best of luck on their applications. I finally finished applying, and I wanted to see if a few others could weigh in on my chances of getting in anywhere. I'm really nervous and I'm starting to freak out... -I have 3.97 GPA at a small, liberal arts college (4.00 in Film Studies, my minor. Major is English. Taken about 8 film studies courses). Will graduate with Honors thesis, summa cum laude BA in May 2011. -Was a SPUR scholar in Film Studies at UCLA for Summer 2010 -Have one publication, one forthcoming in a professor's book. About 4 conference presentations, two of them at national conferences. -Glowing, detailed letters of recommendation from professors who know me very well. -Teaching assistantship for Sexuality & Film course this past fall. -Started a Film Club on campus, film Critic for school newspaper, lead discussions for international film series, etc. -GRE 610V (88 percentile), 660Q (64 percentile, although I've heard that the Q doesn't matter too much), 5AW (84 percentile). Anyway, I'm nervous because I'm not from a large school like others (although I've heard that this could help because of the intensity of discussion, writing courses, etc.), and I'm only earning my BA. I've applied to: -Indiana (MA) -Michigan (PhD) -NWern (PhD)--but do they take some for MAs as well? I didn't realize that they did that. -Chicago (PhD) -TX @ Austin (MA) -UCLA (MA) -Wisconsin (MA) What are my odds of getting in at any of these places, and do people know the admissions stats for any of the above (and when they respond)? I'm especially interested in Indiana, NWern, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Thanks for all your input! It is much appreciated! I hope that everyone gets in where they want