[Eastern Asian at Yale]

I am applying to Yale's doctoral program in Chinese Lit. Their director Jing Tsu Skye interviewed me a week or so ago. She said that my applications are currently under consideration. No idea what that's supposed to mean. Anyone else having the same situation?

[Eastern Asian at Yale]

I am applying to Yale's doctoral program in Chinese Lit. Jing Tsu Skye interviewed me a week or so ago. She said that my applications are currently under consideration. No idea what that's supposed to mean. Anyone else having the same situation?

[Questions about Statement of Purpose]

3 single-spaced pages too much for my statement? Is it advisable to name the professors I hope to work with?

[Questions about Transferring to Other COLT PhD Programs]

Hi I am posting this in hopes of having your input concerning my plans to transfer. I am currently enrolled in a COLT PhD program and in fact greatly enjoy what I am doing here. Unfortunately, I have to transfer elsewhere due to my partner's job relocation. Yes, it might sound a bit irrational, but to me my relationship means much more than where I eventually receive my terminal degree—and I am not a big fan of long-distance relationship.

Okay, my questions are about letters of recommendation, and P.S.

To begin with, do you think it's a good idea at all to ask professors I have worked with in my current program to write me letters of recommendation? I don't mean professors that are housed within my department; but those who are not formally affiliated with my program (no doubt that we in COLT work across departments.) Their letters should definitely enhance my chances, because I have grown so much intellectually during my stay here, for which their letters should speak. If I do ask professors here, how do you think I should approach the topic and address them properly? It might be very embarrassing and feel stupid to be turned down. And even worse, what if they report, or disclose this carelessly , to my program director and yet I end up not succeed in transferring, which is very possible, given the competitions?

Secondly, how should I, if at all, address this issue in my P.S.? Should I be honest in saying that it is for personal reasons that I am transferring? Or should I make a case that, say, their program is a much better fit? Or should I just not mention this, assuming the admission people will figure it out anyways? I would much appreciate your suggestions or even sharing of your similar experiences.

In any event, good luck, everyone, with your applications. I can not believe I am doing this all over again. This whole application process is simply a roller coaster.

[Lit, Rhet, Comp - Chat Thread]

I emailed Berkeley. Here it is:

"Official letters are sent out in early March. I let you know in advance that we had many strong candidates and a very small number of places and we regret that you were not offered admission. I wish you all the best for your plans for graduate studies."

[Lit, Rhet, Comp - Chat Thread]

lol yeah, i don't know. i hate to think that i was rejected because i annoyed this guy. i'm currently writing an article and pheng cheah is one of my sources, so it feels a bit strange. oh well fuck it. here's the full note:

"As I told you last week, all applicants will receive final notification by early March. I can now add in advance that we had many strong candidates and a very small number of place and we regret that you were not offered admission. I wish you all the best for your plans for graduate studies."

Apparently, this e-mail qualifies him as a professor of RHETORIC.

[Lit, Rhet, Comp - Chat Thread]

for what it's worth, i just received a rejection from berkeley's rhetoric program. i think i annoyed the DGS by accidentally sending him the same email twice, after he'd already responded to it the first time. but what can you do? it wasn't a top choice, nor was it in my top 5, but i nevertheless would have been thrilled by an acceptance.

best of luck to other UCB rhetoric applicants

Sorry about that. I have heard nothing from them. Maybe I should shoot the DGS an e-mail. The moment of truth.

[COLT--Brown/Cornell/Stanford]

It seems that next week will be very eventful!

[COLT--Brown/Cornell/Stanford]

i don't know about cornell but stanford also contacted successful applicants...

But there is also a reject on the results board.

I have received nothing.

I guess wave after wave

[COLT--Brown/Cornell/Stanford]

what about cornell and stanford? any news?

[COLT--Brown/Cornell/Stanford]

from brown:

Thank you for your inquiry. Admissions decisions will be sent, by the Graduate School, early next week.

With best wishes,

Esther Whitfield.

I guess that will be rejection letters.

Acceptance letters are sent in a personal fashion by the department

[COLT--Brown/Cornell/Stanford]

Frankly, I'd prefer immediate rejects to endless waiting with false hope:-(

[COLT--Brown/Cornell/Stanford]

For those COLT applicants, have you heard anything from Brown/Cornell/Stanford? I received nothing whatsoever, but according to the board, one admit to Brown, two to Cornell, and one admit plus one reject by Stanford.

[Miami University of Ohio]

Just posted my Miami results, and in case they help anyone I'll reiterate here: they apparently only have enough funding for 3 lines and received 53 applications. I was told I was waitlisted, but not high enough up on the waitlist that I could count on getting an offer.

Do you know when and how they'll be starting to notify their decisions?

[Who applied to UNL's Engish PhD program?]

I emailed them and here is their reply:

The committee will meet this afternoon and notification will begin on Tuesday.

[PhD in Applied Linguistics at UCLA]

seems the department is financially troubled

[My Ph.D Acceptance was Rescinded]

I can totally understand how you feel!

This is totally crazy! I wonder if it's more than unprofessional!

Even so,I would say,don't feel so bad,after all--it could be even worse for you to get in and work with people like that!

Hope you are better

[U of Oregon]

I did my MA there, so I asked one of my rec writers what was up and he said they got over 600 apps for a 10-person cohort and if I hadn't heard, I hadn't gotten in. UC forwards lots of Ph.D. apps to their MA for review, so you might get an MA invite. They'll send out paper letters at the end of the first week of March.

I have already received my MA,so they won't forward me.

Oregon has incessant rain! I have been accepted into their comparative lit program Will visit their campus March.

Thank you! Good luck! BTW,Minnesota is a great school! Congratulations.

[U of Oregon]

So I'm getting totally tired of waiting and emailed to ask what the time frame would be. Here's the response: "The committee is making its final-round decisions for PhD applications next week, and letters will go out shortly thereafter." Best of luck to all of us waiting!

Hi how did you know you are rejected by UChicago? I have heard nothing from them. Thank ya

[Rhet/Comp roundup]

LuMing is one of the reasons I am [most likely] going back there. He was my thesis advisor/life coach. Love that man. And like you said, gorgeous surroundings, easy pace of life...I adored it there. Congratulations on you other acceptances, and best of luck with the remainder.

Isn't he great??!! He is a true inspiration.

I read his book that uses Chinese fortune cookie as a sort of synecdoche. Original, insightful and a brilliant execution of theories.

I would strongly recommend him to anyone who wants to study rhetoric,esp.comparative rhetoric and minority rhetoric.

Life coach?? He even takes up that job? Even more impressive!

[Rhet/Comp roundup]

hey there--I should have clarified that I was accepted into Miami's program as an internal applicant in the 2009 application season (for admission in Fall 2010) and I chose to defer enrollment until this year. From my understanding, they still haven't notified their applicants. No worries....

Thank you very much. Congratulations.

I conveniently visited the Miami campus when I was visiting Cincinnati. Absolutely one of the most beautiful campuses!! Impressed.

And there is this amazing professor LuMing Mao. He is a nice person and a respected scholar. I applied primarily because of him.

But now I am not sure,if admitted,if I would go. I have two offers from UCLA and Oregon.

BUT the more I think of the campus and Professor Mao,the more appealing Miami becomes to me,not to mention other wonderful things of the program.

[Rhet/Comp roundup]

is it just me, or does it seem like rhet/comp adcoms are taking their sweet time? lit folks are all abuzz, but my mailbox/inbox.......nada......[crickets crickets].....tumbleweed rolls past......

Hi did you get accepted into Miami University's program?

I have heard nothing from them

Thanks.

[Comparative Literature at University of Oregon]

I got accepted into this PhD program in Comparative lit at University of Oregon, with full funding. Has anyone had any experience with this program? Is it a respected program? I would appreciate your input. Thank you.

[PhD in Applied Linguistics at UCLA]

and what about its funding??

[PhD in Applied Linguistics at UCLA]

Hi there I just got into the PhD program in Applied Linguistics at UCLA. Did anyone have any experience with this program? I need to get myself more informed before I make a final decision. I'd appreciate your input. Thank ya. Have a good one!