SuperJan

Are you serious? But isn't there the binding deadline of April 15 by which you have to respond to offers? So you're saying July??

Does anyone know when the MA decisions at NYU will be released? This waiting is getting ridiculous. I understand that they process the PhD applications first, but how are we supposed to make a timely and informed decision under these circumstances? It's March 18, they have had ample time to review the applications (which I know are many). I'm pretty much decided on W&M at this point, but I still would like to know...

Personally, I will make my final decision right after I hear back from the last outstanding school (NYU). I have had plenty of time weigh the pros and cons. Late March sounds reasonable, although I imagine some people hold out longer than that.

Thank you, StlLiz! Charlie McGovern has been an absolute dream as far as helpful communication is concerned. So I'm getting totally excited!! All the best for your time at Brown, I got rejected there, but I know it's a fantastic program! Thanks again for your encouragement, it's much appreciated!

Honestly, with all due respect, this is just outrageous. They have been sitting on this application since December 18, so they have had plenty of time to review . I know that they get a gazillion applications that take a long time to process, but there are other schools with just as many applicants that do not take this much time. How are we supposed to make an informed decision if they keep us in the dark for so long? I live in Europe, and I really want to go visit schools in a few weeks, but I can't just up and leave and fly across the Atlantic at a moment's notice. I need a little more time! I'm 99% decided on W&M at this point, but it'd still like to have all the information to make a truly informed decision. OK, rant over. (Their decision will probably arrive tonight, now that I have gone on this rant...) As far as NYC goes, it is hella expensive. Without a generous stipend, it is almost impossible to make ends meet and still live a good, relatively stress-free life. But then again, NYU is a top school and the program is excellent, so I'll just wait it out. Although honestly, NYU is not really a factor in my decision-making process anymore because they are taking so long. If I had heard from them a week ago, maybe I would reconsider. Oh well.

Hi everyone, Has anyone heard from UT Austin regarding the MA in American Studies? On the status check it now says "We have received all credentials required to process your application. Your file has been forwarded to the Graduate Committee for review." Does that mean that they're only now beginning to review applications? Is that possible? The waiting is torture!! Good luck to everyone!

Here we go... Wasn't me, that's all I know!

God I hope not. If they haven't, that means there's still a tiny bit of hope.

Nope. It's only February, so we'll just have to wait it out...

No news is good news!

I applied for the Masters, so I'm not expecting much in ways of funding anyway... Oh well. I will make a decision when I have heard from all my prospective schools and my (probably unrealistic) hope is that the money situation will miraculously work itself out! :-)

Sorry to hear that, ksgrad! I haven't heard from them, so I'm still hoping... Did you apply for the Masters or the PhD?

That's an excellent attitude!

Hi, Saluki88, Why did you not apply to NYU? Is there a specific reason or did you just not think they were a good fit for you? I'm asking because your interests seem really in line with their faculty. Best of luck!

I am currently in a BA program in Cultural Studies and English at the University of Bremen, Germany. So far, I have only applied to 4 schools (Brown, NYU, UT Austin, and William & Mary), all for Master's except for Brown. I might still apply to Columbia and GWU, although I'm leaning towards no. Waiting to hear back of course, and my guess I won't hear anything for another 1-2 months. My interests include queer theory, (queer) ethnography, German-American cultural history, globalization, and human trafficking into the US. Best of luck to everyone!!!