Maylee Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 I got an admissions call from UM Columbia today and I AM STILL SHAKING! This program is tied for my top choice and I can hardly think. The trouble is, they invited me to their admitted visit day, where CLAUDIA RANKINE will be reading, and they offered to help fund the trip. I've got time to decide and wait for the letter, but I know work will not allow me to take the time off. I'm planning a very large event for 1,000+ people for the same day and simply can't do anything about it. Is it appropriate to let the program know this and ask if I might schedule an alternate time to visit? The Wordsworthian, mandelbulb, arbie and 2 others 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illcounsel Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 1 hour ago, MayliC said: Is it appropriate to let the program know this and ask if I might schedule an alternate time to visit? Absolutely. Explain that you are not able to make it but are super interested. I have seen many posts where people got alternative dates to visit. It wouldn't be out of the norm at all! Maylee and j.alicea 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maylee Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 55 minutes ago, illcounsel said: Absolutely. Explain that you are not able to make it but are super interested. I have seen many posts where people got alternative dates to visit. It wouldn't be out of the norm at all! Thank you! This is very comforting to know. Congrats on your acceptances! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildeThing Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 6 hours ago, MayliC said: I got an admissions call from UM Columbia today and I AM STILL SHAKING! This program is tied for my top choice and I can hardly think. The trouble is, they invited me to their admitted visit day, where CLAUDIA RANKINE will be reading, and they offered to help fund the trip. I've got time to decide and wait for the letter, but I know work will not allow me to take the time off. I'm planning a very large event for 1,000+ people for the same day and simply can't do anything about it. Is it appropriate to let the program know this and ask if I might schedule an alternate time to visit? I would do anything to meet Rankine, even if it meant getting accepted for a PhD to have the chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maylee Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 6 hours ago, WildeThing said: I would do anything to meet Rankine, even if it meant getting accepted for a PhD to have the chance. Honestly, I am incredibly disappointed that I won't be able to make that weekend. I would lose my job, however, and I'll need it if I'm going to move somewhere for a PhD. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trytostay Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 Hello! I just made this account. I've really been trying to stay off the forums. I got an interview at Columbia. They aren't common from what I'm gathering, but I was told I was on the shortlist of potential candidates which is cool and thoroughly unexpected. mandelbulb and illcounsel 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illcounsel Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 Just got a wonderful acceptance call from Saint Louis University (MA). They are also nominating me for a Diversity Fellowship which is very sweet news. YAY dntblnk11, dangermouse, Mumasatus and 3 others 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangermouse Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 congrats @illcounsel, and @trytostay for the columbia interview!!! i haven't had any more acceptances but i DO have an interview for cambridge, which is also exciting! it's scheduled for lunchtime so that should be an interesting break from work illcounsel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wordsworthian Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 Anyone want to claim that Penn State acceptance? If so - did they also update your portal with your acceptance or is it still showing up as pending? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildeThing Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 1 hour ago, trytostay said: Hello! I just made this account. I've really been trying to stay off the forums. I got an interview at Columbia. They aren't common from what I'm gathering, but I was told I was on the shortlist of potential candidates which is cool and thoroughly unexpected. What is your area? Trying to confirm the hypothesis that medievalists and early modernists are the ones that get interviewed there. Do you know who is interviewing you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trytostay Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, WildeThing said: What is your area? Trying to confirm the hypothesis that medievalists and early modernists are the ones that get interviewed there. Do you know who is interviewing you? Eighteenth-century British and yes I do! My friend (also c18 British and same alma mater) was interviewed last year as well. She was given an offer. Edited February 1, 2019 by trytostay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dntblnk11 Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, illcounsel said: Just got a wonderful acceptance call from Saint Louis University (MA). They are also nominating me for a Diversity Fellowship which is very sweet news. YAY I just got the kindest email letting me know I am on the wait list at SLU! Really hoping a spot opens up; the DGS seems so nice and understanding. Edit: Also, Congratulations! Edited February 1, 2019 by dntblnk11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mandelbulb Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 do i see ucsd literature acceptances? if so, congrats to those people! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bottle-o-Red Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 7 minutes ago, mandelbulb said: do i see ucsd literature acceptances? if so, congrats to those people! Uncloaking to say one of those is mine. Thanks! It was my only solidly Literature program this round, and a long shot - I came to it via a pretty nontraditional path. But it's a good place for me and I'll likely say Yes. lyonel_, beardedlady, spectrum-in and 2 others 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mandelbulb Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 uh i had pretty much accepted that i'd be shut-out, but i'm admitted at UCSD too... beardedlady, dilby, CatBowl and 12 others 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExileFromAFutureTime Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 Congrats to the UCSD admits! Sadly, I learned about the program the day after its deadline, and so couldn't apply. I was impressed with the program's transnational focus and can't wait to see what you all do there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warelin Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 6 minutes ago, mandelbulb said: uh i had pretty much accepted that i'd be shut-out, but i'm admitted at UCSD too... 41 minutes ago, Bottle-o-Red said: Uncloaking to say one of those is mine. Thanks! It was my only solidly Literature program this round, and a long shot - I came to it via a pretty nontraditional path. But it's a good place for me and I'll likely say Yes. Congrats to both of you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyonel_ Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 Delighted to say that UCSD just warmed this cold MN boy’s heart with an acceptance :‘) ExileFromAFutureTime, beardedlady, seizing and 7 others 7 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illcounsel Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 1 hour ago, dntblnk11 said: I just got the kindest email letting me know I am on the wait list at SLU! Really hoping a spot opens up; the DGS seems so nice and understanding. Edit: Also, Congratulations! She has been super kind throughout the whole process!!! Are you PhD or MA at SLU????? I wonder how the waitlist works. As in, is there a MA and PhD waitlist or are they combined? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamumlifdon Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 I noticed some decisions released today from Boston College. Anyone still waiting like me? ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dntblnk11 Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 46 minutes ago, illcounsel said: She has been super kind throughout the whole process!!! Are you PhD or MA at SLU????? I wonder how the waitlist works. As in, is there a MA and PhD waitlist or are they combined? MA (and then hopefully to PhD)! I’m finishing my bachelor’s up right now. Her email made it seem like it’s a funding issue; she said they are basically rolling out acceptances a few at a time instead of their usual method (offering funding to more candidates than they have room for). She said it’ll be a small cohort this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bottle-o-Red Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 1 hour ago, ExileFromAFutureTime said: Congrats to the UCSD admits! Sadly, I learned about the program the day after its deadline, and so couldn't apply. I was impressed with the program's transnational focus and can't wait to see what you all do there. That transnational reach is what brought them to my attention. And that early deadline was a challenge, so I completely sympathize. Thanks for the well wishes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mandelbulb Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 i think i’m seeing uc irvine and stanford acceptances as well? congrats to you all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jusrain Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 Congrats on Stanford and Irvine! trytostay 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcaMajora Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 (edited) Congrats to everyone who has been accepted To that Irvine admit, please feel free to send me a PM. I too am applying to UCI English I just got a phone call today from the program as well, but want to confirm just in case. I may have been unofficially accepted as well but I don't want to take my chances. I'm not the one on the board but I also got a phone call. EDIT: Just posted mine up on the results board. This is surreal and my emotions are everywhere. Edited February 2, 2019 by Ranmaag update mandelbulb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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