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Mocha I will take you up on that offer once I know for sure what the deal is with these last 6 schools. I would appreciate it. I think that it really is my area of interest... theory and 20th cent. african american lit. Why couldn't I have been interested in colonial literature?! I mean no one does that!

Ugh I'm in the same boat. While I still have 5 schools to hear from, I'm not holding my breath. I thought I learned so much from last year. I applied to all programs that I would be happy at and that *fit* me. I raised my GRE scores... I had another year of teaching under my belt. I even applied to some interdisciplinary programs (I have a graduate certificate in WMST), and I'm still striking out. I mean, not to sound obnoxious, but I applied to some not so competitive programs, just as safe schools. I fell in LOVE with some programs, and now these rejections hurt even worse than last year. I just don't know if it's worth it to try again. The economy is going to get worse, I don't see much change to my application and I'm starting to think maybe I'm just a BAD writer or something. So, needless to say, I'm battling with reapplying. I'm not trying to teach at a R1 university. I just want to teach literature, have a full time job with benefits, and have some stability. Adjuncting for comp classes (which I don't even like teaching all that much) at three different campuses is not going to work for me forever. I'd be fine at a community college, but it's so hard to get a full time job with just a masters. So, this is where I'm at... I'm thinking there might be a career change needed. And that's sad and scary. I'm glad that someone else is feeling the twinge of perhaps third try is a charm in the pit of their stomach.

I saw someone got accepted into Drew's program... I was just wondering if the letter had any information.

I saw on the results page that Kent State won't be making decisions until mid April-- anyone want to claim it? What exactly did they say? Is this for literature applicants too?

There is also someone who was rejected via email. I can't take this. I seriously can't take this.

I was in that position last year. I found a bunch of programs where I just thought-- thank goodness I didn't get in to any of those schools! Just be forewarned... if you think waiting is bad now, wait till you apply to schools that make you pee your pants out of excitement. Then the wait game really sucks.

Don't lose hope now. That rejection letter will make you're acceptance just that much sweeter... not that I know, but it's what I keep telling myself.

I haven't heard from them. I applied to straight phd though. Did they give you any other information?

So, this is my second year applying-- and I know I had been rejected by a handful of places by this time last year. And the one school I heard from was literally two weeks ago. I just can't stand this, and I thought oh yeah old hat, I'm too cool to stalk the mailman. I was wrong. This is worse! I'm sitting on waiting for 17 schools (not all English Lit). I know that March first will begin some sort of awful rejection a week thing. I'm just not sure I can handle multiples in one day. PS my eye has been twitching all week.

I've applied to Rutgers' WGST program as well-- haven't heard anything! But, judging from the results page, it's not looking good for that program.

Anyone hear anything from Boston University or Washington University in St. Louis-- they are definitely at the very top of my list. Any information would be appreciated!

Someone got wait listed via postal service on the results page... anyone else hear any news? I'm dying a slow death. I just want to hear from some schools.

I'm dying a slow death. This is my second round applying, and I thought I'd be better than last year. Not the case. I teach five different sections of English at three different campuses. I think that being in the classroom is when time flies the fastest and I don't think about checking my email... well unless I have them doing an assignment, then I hop on the computer to check. Wow. I AM pathetic!

Just curious. How did you hear from Rutgers? Did you contact them?

Thanks so much for that clear up. And that is indeed strange that they would do that, but at the same time who knows these days. And do keep us posted! )

Did anyone get the email yesterday about applications still be under review and the committee still making decisions? I thought okay, not going to hear from them for a while. But then there was a result post from someone who said they were wait listed for phd and had been accepted in the masters program. So, now I'm like whoa wait.

Has anyone heard from Rutgers' Women and Gender Studies program. I'm not holding my breath, but I'm just curious.

It was just the typical standard email. Very impressed with your application... budget cuts... had to turn away lots of qualified candidates... should be receiving letter shortly... blah blah blah. I however have not gotten a letter, and I live in Charlotte-- not very far at all from Columbia. So, who knows when you will find out for sure.

I wouldn't give up. One of my friends who applied this year was on his third try. He got into a ton of really awesome programs and is going to his first choice fully funded.

rejected... on to planning for round 2 applications...

I broke down and emailed the DGS just now. This is the last school for me to hear from (or get rejected from) and I just want to know what I'm doing for the next year or so!! Arg. So, I'll keep you guys still waiting posted on what she says. However, I'm not holding my breath.

Anyone heard anything from South Carolina... this is getting fairly ridiculous. I want to move on with my life. Please someone commiserate with me

Well. So much for Purdue. My rejection letter came in the mail today. The letter was dated April 6th. I'm trying not to get down... but it's pretty freakin' hard.

This is actually really helpful. I feel better. But at the same time you've slightly renewed my hopes, and right now I just shouldn't even think about it anymore. URG! Why?

Ok here's my take on all this. I'm wait listed (not weight listed) at three schools, and everyone keeps saying my chances of getting in somewhere are pretty damn good. But these weren't at the top of my list... and I'm starting to think maybe I shouldn't go even if I do get taken off the wait list. I've decided though, after talking to some professors, that this is me getting cold feet. Do you think this might be what is going on with you? I'm getting nervous about moving and going on to the next level and if I'm ready. I'm not assuming anything about you, but this is just my thinking and I'm wondering if you've considered the possibility of it just being nerves. It is like a marriage you're absolutely right... but you applied there for a reason.