M-Lin Posted March 5, 2021 Posted March 5, 2021 1 hour ago, goodcynara said: I am for sure! I erroneously uploaded while running around doing errands. My apologies. My post now includes text only. Hope this also removes the original from your Quotes. Will check when I get to my laptop - my phone is super old! It did ? I quit Draft/FB finally (after quitting once already but couldn't stand the wait and rejoined...) It was just taking too much of my time and energy. While I still have quite a few more schools to hear back from, the one offer and one interview I had put me slightly at ease. At least I'll have somewhere to go in the fall. Now I'm just trying to chill... though of course I'm still checking gradcafe every 10 minutes ? goodcynara 1
goodcynara Posted March 5, 2021 Posted March 5, 2021 45 minutes ago, JPReinhold said: Hey - I saw your other posts. This is the Creative Writing board - you're probably in the wrong spot to ask this question If you're also working on poem though, let me know. I love a good science crossover... Me, too!
M-Lin Posted March 5, 2021 Posted March 5, 2021 13 minutes ago, Nervis said: Same! Good luck to us both!! 18 minutes ago, susweekly said: Same here!!! I interviewed Wednesday and it was short and professional — truly nothing to write home about. At least he said they would try to notify us by the end of the weekend. Here’s hoping we see each other in Brooklyn next fall! ?? Samesies! ? Nervis 1
goodcynara Posted March 5, 2021 Posted March 5, 2021 2 minutes ago, M-Lin said: It did ? I quit Draft/FB finally (after quitting once already but couldn't stand the wait and rejoined...) It was just taking too much of my time and energy. While I still have quite a few more schools to hear back from, the one offer and one interview I had put me slightly at ease. At least I'll have somewhere to go in the fall. Now I'm just trying to chill... though of course I'm still checking gradcafe every 10 minutes ? Congratulations on having excellent options! I admire your discipline in quitting Draft. I honestly had no idea this would be a half-yearlong gauntlet. I console myself that it promotes necessary endurance, a là this James Baldwin quote that keeps circling in my brain: “Do this book, or die. You have to go through that. Talent is insignificant. I know a lot of talented ruins. Beyond talent lie all the usual words: discipline, love, luck, but most of all, endurance.” Graceful Entropy and M-Lin 2
Ydrl Posted March 5, 2021 Posted March 5, 2021 (edited) 57 minutes ago, JPReinhold said: If you're also working on poem though, let me know. I love a good science crossover... You’ll be happy to know that I write science based poetry. Edited March 5, 2021 by Ydrl JPReinhold 1
goodcynara Posted March 5, 2021 Posted March 5, 2021 14 minutes ago, Ydrl said: You’ll be happy to know that I write science based poetry. HERE FOR IT!!!
corgeel14 Posted March 5, 2021 Posted March 5, 2021 ugh I can't believe we're a week into March and so many schools still haven't notified. THIS is so mentally exhausting. JPReinhold, Ophelias pansies, M-Lin and 1 other 4
goodcynara Posted March 5, 2021 Posted March 5, 2021 2 hours ago, TroyMcClure said: U of Florida, Brooklyn College, Hunter College, Notre Dame, U of Maryland, Columbia, Emerson College, and Boston U. All for fiction. Looks like Florida sent out its acceptances and the two CUNY schools have their interviews going, so I'm not too confident about those. On a more positive note, a lit magazine accepted one of my stories today. CONGRATS!
Boomer not Ok Posted March 5, 2021 Posted March 5, 2021 (edited) Looking at past results, NYU seems to keep their waitlist going until late summer... not sure how? I thought everyone has to make their choice by April 15th. I guess NYU expects you'll forfeit your deposit if you've gotten into another place and reserved your spot...but maybe they get some last minute late summer bails and some tuition fees they were counting on evaporate and they need to fill the hole in their balance sheet..? I hear you about going for a program with a smaller class. I guess if you mesh with the cohort, it's great; if not, it could be very alienating I imagine. I applied to most NYC schools but as I have had no news (except SLC) from any of them, I am thinking best case I'm a waitlist at NYU, Hunter and Brooklyn. I don't think Columbia does interviews and not sure when they respond. OTOH, I think the odds of getting into at least 1 NY area program must be ok, considering the total amount of seats available when you add up all NY area programs in relation to the amount of applicants (ASSUMING of course the applicants are all applying to the same places, which is a big but not unreasonable assumption). Edited March 5, 2021 by Boomer not Ok largeheartedboy 1
goodcynara Posted March 5, 2021 Posted March 5, 2021 31 minutes ago, Boomer not Ok said: Looking at past results, NYU seems to keep their waitlist going until late summer... not sure how? I thought everyone has to make their choice by April 15th. I guess NYU expects you'll forfeit your deposit if you've gotten into another place and reserved your spot...but maybe they get some last minute late summer bails and some tuition fees they were counting on evaporate and they need to fill the hole in their balance sheet..? I hear you about going for a program with a smaller class. I guess if you mesh with the cohort, it's great; if not, it could be very alienating I imagine. I applied to most NYC schools but as I have had no news (except SLC) from any of them, I am thinking best case I'm a waitlisted at NYU, Hunter and Brooklyn. I don't think Columbia does interviews and not sure when they respond. OTOH, I think the odds of getting into at least 1 NY area program must be ok, considering the total amount of seats available when you add up all NY area programs in relation to the amount of applicants (ASSUMING of course the applicants are all applying to the same places, which is a big but not unreasonable assumption). I was told there would be no math LOL What is your feeling about SLC? Is it a serious contender for you?
Boomer not Ok Posted March 5, 2021 Posted March 5, 2021 5 minutes ago, goodcynara said: I was told there would be no math LOL What is your feeling about SLC? Is it a serious contender for you? SLC has a massive "proximity" value for me, so it was always quite high on my list. It's very commutable, so I could live at home. The other NYC schools are also commutable but would take me more time. I am preparing a list of questions for SLC, so I'm considering it quite seriously. But I'm still waiting to hear back from 8 schools and really thought by this time I would know better where things stood. mess_mess and goodcynara 2
goodcynara Posted March 5, 2021 Posted March 5, 2021 (edited) 14 minutes ago, Boomer not Ok said: SLC has a massive "proximity" value for me, so it was always quite high on my list. It's very commutable, so I could live at home. The other NYC schools are also commutable but would take me more time. I am preparing a list of questions for SLC, so I'm considering it quite seriously. But I'm still waiting to hear back from 8 schools and really thought by this time I would know better where things stood. Great to hear your perspective. I was also accepted to SLC (poetry). I live in California, so the move plus the fact that they are only partially funded makes it a long shot for me. However, I like that it is situated in a quieter spot, which I find better for writing; and is within easy reach of NYC, so I can avail myself of doses of much-needed city. My best friend lives in Brooklyn, so that is also a factor. Quite a bit depends on cheap rent. I am aware of the on-campus R.A. opportunities, but that is a non-starter for me, as it would defeat my need for quiet, devoted writing time. I'm also preparing a list of questions for them. I'd love to hear how this evolves for you. Edited March 5, 2021 by goodcynara
M-Lin Posted March 5, 2021 Posted March 5, 2021 1 hour ago, Boomer not Ok said: Looking at past results, NYU seems to keep their waitlist going until late summer... not sure how? I thought everyone has to make their choice by April 15th. I guess NYU expects you'll forfeit your deposit if you've gotten into another place and reserved your spot...but maybe they get some last minute late summer bails and some tuition fees they were counting on evaporate and they need to fill the hole in their balance sheet..? I hear you about going for a program with a smaller class. I guess if you mesh with the cohort, it's great; if not, it could be very alienating I imagine. I applied to most NYC schools but as I have had no news (except SLC) from any of them, I am thinking best case I'm a waitlist at NYU, Hunter and Brooklyn. I don't think Columbia does interviews and not sure when they respond. OTOH, I think the odds of getting into at least 1 NY area program must be ok, considering the total amount of seats available when you add up all NY area programs in relation to the amount of applicants (ASSUMING of course the applicants are all applying to the same places, which is a big but not unreasonable assumption). NYU gives half-tuition remission upon admission so I think it might end up being less expensive than SLC. I was also accepted to SLC(fiction) but the $ math might not work... please keep us posted on SLC, if you will, should you find out some interesting answers! I think Columbia is possibly next week? And New School probably will notify, too, judging from the previous results. It is almost the end... largeheartedboy, Boomer not Ok and mess_mess 3
Boomer not Ok Posted March 5, 2021 Posted March 5, 2021 3 minutes ago, goodcynara said: I'm also preparing a list of questions for them. I'd love to hear how this evolves for you. Same here. I will miss this community when things wind down and the tea leaves reveal where we all (or don't) end up. goodcynara and M-Lin 1 1
goodcynara Posted March 5, 2021 Posted March 5, 2021 1 minute ago, Boomer not Ok said: Same here. I will miss this community when things wind down and the tea leaves reveal where we all (or don't) end up. Agreed! Blackhole 1
Boomer not Ok Posted March 5, 2021 Posted March 5, 2021 5 minutes ago, M-Lin said: NYU gives half-tuition remission upon admission so I think it might end up being less expensive than SLC. I was also accepted to SLC(fiction) but the $ math might not work... please keep us posted on SLC, if you will, should you find out some interesting answers! I think Columbia is possibly next week? And New School probably will notify, too, judging from the previous results. It is almost the end... You could be right about NYU $ vs. SLC. I think Columbia is the most expensive tuition-wise of all the programs and I don't think they give out much $. goodcynara 1
Ydrl Posted March 5, 2021 Posted March 5, 2021 2 hours ago, goodcynara said: HERE FOR IT!!! I’m glad. Writing science poetry feels like a very niche market, and to know someone actually likes the idea brings me joy. Nightwitch 1
goodcynara Posted March 5, 2021 Posted March 5, 2021 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Ydrl said: I’m glad. Writing science poetry feels like a very niche market, and to know someone actually likes the idea brings me joy. Truly. Whenever I happen upon the combination of science and poetry, I am transfixed. I hunt for it now. There are many of us out here! Edited March 5, 2021 by goodcynara CrankyGinger 1
cecsav Posted March 5, 2021 Posted March 5, 2021 (edited) 25 minutes ago, goodcynara said: Truly. Whenever I happen upon the combination of science and poetry, I am transfixed. I hunt for it now. There are many of us out here! If you're down for some recs, check out Rosebud Ben-Oni (I LOVE her periodic table sonnets), Jenny Molberg, and Aimee Nezhukumatathil. Edited March 5, 2021 by cecsav goodcynara, nottheamazonalexa and Ydrl 2 1
goodcynara Posted March 5, 2021 Posted March 5, 2021 10 minutes ago, cecsav said: If you're down for some recs, check out Rosebud Ben-Oni (I LOVE her periodic table sonnets), Jenny Molberg, and Aimee Nezhukumatathil. Aimee Nezhukumatathil's finally arrived in the mail a couple days ago and did you say Periodic. Table. Sonnets? Swoooooon. Thank you! cecsav 1
rcsteel Posted March 5, 2021 Posted March 5, 2021 (edited) Just had a mini heart attack cuz I got an automated email saying “The University Texas at Austin has made a decision on your application for graduate admission” and telling me to check my portal but it was just them updating my NWP portal and not the Michener one ? Edited March 5, 2021 by rcsteel
Ydrl Posted March 5, 2021 Posted March 5, 2021 8 hours ago, cecsav said: If you're down for some recs, check out Rosebud Ben-Oni (I LOVE her periodic table sonnets), Jenny Molberg, and Aimee Nezhukumatathil. ? Thank you. Is there a particular book that Rosebud Ben-Oni’s sonnets are in?
cecsav Posted March 5, 2021 Posted March 5, 2021 47 minutes ago, Ydrl said: ? Thank you. Is there a particular book that Rosebud Ben-Oni’s sonnets are in? Even better. https://www.rosebudbenoni.com/20-atomic-sonnets#:~:text=In 20 Atomic Sonnets%2C the,STP%2C and Bon Jovi.” They're available as a free online chapbook! Ydrl 1
M-Lin Posted March 5, 2021 Posted March 5, 2021 10 hours ago, Boomer not Ok said: You could be right about NYU $ vs. SLC. I think Columbia is the most expensive tuition-wise of all the programs and I don't think they give out much $. Yep, another reason I regretted applying to Columbia lol. There's really no way to afford it. Who are all those people paying? (I'm sure some get scholarships and fellowships). From their website, it seems like the faculty picks their favorites to receive more money for the second year. That sounds like a recipe for fierce competition within the cohort, no? Anyway, we'll see what happens!
Starbuck420 Posted March 5, 2021 Posted March 5, 2021 8 minutes ago, M-Lin said: Yep, another reason I regretted applying to Columbia lol. There's really no way to afford it. Who are all those people paying? (I'm sure some get scholarships and fellowships). From their website, it seems like the faculty picks their favorites to receive more money for the second year. That sounds like a recipe for fierce competition within the cohort, no? Anyway, we'll see what happens! I have heard that out of each large cohort, only like 3-4 get any sort of funding (in the form of partial tuition waivers, and I believe some part-time work). I have also heard that, yeah, it does build weird dynamics, as you'd expect. I have a friend who went there unfunded -- he's an excellent writer and person, but his family is rich lol -- and was still able to gain regular access to several of the famous faculty, but, yeah, it does sound like they play favorites pretty heavily I honestly think a lot of people are going into debt for that MFA, which is pretty sad. I assume there are some people like my friend in each group, but it can't be more than a few people in each cohort
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