Wisconsin Waitlist -- English

[goonie1234]

Hello.

I got in off of the waitlist at University of Wisconsin in English last year. Unfortunately, due to some outside reasons, I did not attend. The waitlist there is unranked: basically, if a person in your area decides not to come, you should have a good chance. I basically arranged a visit --- I took a couple of days off work and went up for a few days. Lynn Keller, the Director of Graduate Studies, was very very helpful, and I definitely recommend emailing her.

Also, another thing I did was write them a letter discussing my academic and personal activities since I had written my application. I sent this via email to the DGS and via mail to the department.

Even if going up to visit is not financially possible (which I very much understand --- I had a flexible job at the time) -- just communicate with them and show your interest. They take about 5% of applicants and waitlist 1%. So you still have a good chance!

Good luck!

[snagsby52]

I will be giving up my place at Wisconsin-Madison. I was accepted for Victorian Studies. I hope this helps!