Timshel

I am beginning to feel like I, too, will only have one acceptance, but that is all it takes! Plus, my acceptance was one of my top choices, so I'm ecstatic! Although each rejection stings a little, I am grateful to have my acceptance, and I wish everyone who is still waiting the best of luck!

I literally had a cry fest the night before I got my acceptance. Keep hope alive!

Looks like they are notifying later than usual this year.

Awwwww. It's such a freeing concept, isn't it? By the way, you're the first to make the connection to East of Eden.

I got my MA, and I think it was the best decision for me. At the time, I wasn't able to move to get a PhD because my husband was still working on his degree, and to be honest, I wasn't 100% convinced I wanted the PhD. Well, I wanted it, but wasn't sure if I had what it took. I also received my MA at the same place I received my undergrad, which some people believe is the kiss of death, too. Again, I didn't have much of a choice, but I enjoyed it, and I was able to teach, which a lot of MA students do not get to do at bigger schools that have PhD students, and I believe that has helped me tremendously. I have been able to teach during my time off before applying to PhD programs (was waiting for my husband to finish up school), which has not only given me great experience, but it has really solidified that this is, for sure, what I want to do. In the end, I think only you can answer what is the best decision for you because there is no standard of what schools want, so do what is right for your situation and hope for the best!

Try not to stress. When I didn't get into KU, I totally thought that meant I wasn't getting in anywhere because I thought they were a great fit for me, and they were one of my lower-ranked schools. But then I got into UCR, which is super awesome and higher ranked than KU, so you never know! Keep hope alive!

Congrats! Where???

So, despite getting an acceptance, I am still in an irrational state of mind. I have already received 2 emails from Riverside about my acceptance, funding, etc.,but I just noticed I have a missed call from a number from Riverside (with no voice mail) and my immediate reaction to my husband was, oh my god, what if they are calling to tell me there was a mistake and I didn't get in?!

You got into CUNY? Congrats!

My subject was lower than that, and my verbal was unimpressive. And I'm not being self-deprecating.

I didn't apply, but I noticed the acceptances. Congrats, Overthemoon!

Looks like there are a few acceptances on the board.

I would really like to attend the open house, but I live on the east coast, and I am presenting at a conference out of state the weekend before, and I teach, so I just don't think I'll be able to make it out there. I'm still going to try, but it doesn't look good. Either way, I'm pretty positive that I will be accepting their offer. I still have to hear from some schools, but UCR is one of my top choices, and I'm very excited about the program. My area is contemporary ethnic American lit, psychoanalysis, and trauma studies. I am still in shock from the offer, and in even more shock at the thought of moving from the east to the west coast!

Hey! I have seen a few other UCR admits, so I thought it would be nice to start a thread to talk about the school. I'm curious what everyone's area is, and whether or not you think you will be accepting.

From what it looks like, Enzian got into Kansas' CREES program, which is russian and eastern european studies.

That's exactly what mine says, and Wanda Bak said she has everything.

It does say that on their website, actually. It says the subject score is required except if applying to the rhet/comp or american studies tracks.

yeah, I didn't realize they didn't need my subject scores until after I sent them. Mine were terrible, so I wish I hadn't sent them. lol. Hopefully they won't hold it against me.

I am in complete shock that I got into UCR today! It is such a relief to know I'm getting in somewhere. Good luck to everyone who hasn't heard anything yet!

Mine is blank, too, and Wanda Bak told me they have everything.

OH MY GODDDDDDDD!!!! I GOT IN TO UCR!!!!!!!

That's exactly how I feel after being rejected from Kansas.

I am very happy for you, Trip. I wish I had an acceptance so I could feel a little more secure. I have one official rejection, and two assumed. I didn't get interviewed at Emory, which is basically a rejection, and I have heard nothing from Buffalo, so I am assuming that is a rejection. And for what it's worth, my Buffalo status says NA and it says Under committee review.

Yes! I am already convinced that I am not getting in anywhere, and I have had several breakdowns in the last week or so. Thank god my husband is of sound mind so he can talk me off the ledge!