19thcAfricanAmericanLit

I'm just curious, did anyone here end up getting and accepting an offer from SMU? I accepted last week and am so excited to start in the fall!

That's good to hear, Eli. It does, indeed, look like a wonderful department. Thank you, and good luck on your apps!

No, I don't have any info about what we will be doing, other than the dinner Sunday night and the reception on Monday evening mentioned in the invitation. I wish I did though--I was wondering the same thing about whether this will be an interview or more of a recruiting event. I'm also curious how likely it is that those invited to the visit will end up getting offers. I really love everything about their program. I've read and re-read their graduate student handbook on SMU's English Department website and it just sounds so perfect. I love that it's a small program, and that they foster close mentoring relationships between grad students and faculty. And I almost can't believe the incredible research and travel support, on top of the huge fellowship. AND no teaching the first year or the dissertaion year. Ok, I am getting myself too excited; must remain calm Whatever happens, I figure being invited to the visit is a good sign, so I'm trying to just enjoy that for now and hope for the best.

Hello, I will also be attending the campus visit at SMU. My reasearch interests are 19th century African American Lit and Southern Lit. It's a great program with amazing funding and wonderful faculty. I'm thrilled to have been invited. Looking forward to meeting everyone!