2021 Applicants Forum

[koechophe]

1 hour ago, Ydrl said:

I'm sorry about your rejection. I'm expecting one from Florida at some point. I just got done playing phone tag with their admissions office, the liberal arts college, and finally had to leave a message with the department, which might lead to another phone call and message to the program. All over a lack of response to my emails, and my lack of a status update. This is a nightmare.

Shoot, you didn't apply to OSU, not sure why I thought you had. I know someone on here did... ANYway, thanks for the condolences =). 

[koechophe]

I just heard back from UNLV. They said they are still processing applications and should have notifications out no later than April 1st. I honestly can't believe they still haven't processed all their apps this late in the game, but good to know we should be hearing soon.

The end is near, everyone!

[Cristie]

14 hours ago, feralgrad said:

As for accepting no funding and trying for the next year: In some programs it's possible, but I wouldn't recommend it unless you're 100% prepared for that plan to fail. It's a gamble.

Transferring to another program is rare. As with any terminal degree, it's expected that you're committed to the program unless there's some extenuating circumstance.

Thank you for the guidance. Question...no funding is pretty extenuating (for me). Could it be done or is it like so taboo that no one would accept you? I ask this because I've seen the graduate catalogs say that they will admit/transfer with up to twelve hours. I just don't know the unspoken rules.

Many thanks, 

Cristie

[Cristie]

1 hour ago, Ydrl said:

I'm sorry about your rejection. I'm expecting one from Florida at some point. I just got done playing phone tag with their admissions office, the liberal arts college, and finally had to leave a message with the department, which might lead to another phone call and message to the program. All over a lack of response to my emails, and my lack of a status update. This is a nightmare.

Maybe there is still hope. My letter of rejection from them said they only accepted 1.3% of the applicants this year. And that the work had to be "Interests of our particular faculty". My writing could be described as dark and southern. That was on Friday at 6:18 pm. Remember I'm fiction, last name starts with an A. And I still haven't heard from UNO. Do you know if any fiction/non people have?

[cecsav]

40 minutes ago, koechophe said:

Shoot, you didn't apply to OSU, not sure why I thought you had. I know someone on here did... ANYway, thanks for the condolences =). 

That would be me. I'll be declining their offer though, as I'm pretty in love with ASU.  

[M-Lin]

also did anyone happen to have the guts/impatience to e-mail BU? It's not unusually late for them to not notify at this point but just wondering (out of boredom and anxiety) when they plan to notify this year. 

Edited March 22, 2021 by M-Lin

[feralgrad]

33 minutes ago, Cristie said:

Thank you for the guidance. Question...no funding is pretty extenuating (for me). Could it be done or is it like so taboo that no one would accept you? I ask this because I've seen the graduate catalogs say that they will admit/transfer with up to twelve hours. I just don't know the unspoken rules.

Many thanks, 

Cristie

"Extenuating" generally means something unforeseen. If another program asks why you're transferring, and you say it's because you're unfunded, they'll wonder why you accepted the offer in the first place. Moreover, I think it's a big gamble to pay for that first year when you have no guarantee of transferring into a funded program.

[Ydrl]

21 minutes ago, Cristie said:

Maybe there is still hope. My letter of rejection from them said they only accepted 1.3% of the applicants this year. And that the work had to be "Interests of our particular faculty". My writing could be described as dark and southern. That was on Friday at 6:18 pm. Remember I'm fiction, last name starts with an A. And I still haven't heard from UNO. Do you know if any fiction/non people have?

My dead-name's last name begins with an F. I shouldn't be too far behind if I'm being rejected. The only reason I'm holding out hope is there haven't been any U Florida poetry waitlists on the gradcafe results page. Also if Florida does happen to waitlist me it would be exactly what Maryland did.

[SofiTheCatGuardian]

20 minutes ago, M-Lin said:

also did anyone happen to have the guts/impatience to e-mail BU? It's not unusually late for them to not notify at this point but just wondering (out of boredom and anxiety) when they plan to notify this year. 

Yep, I did and got a response March 15th stating we should be hearing back "by very beginning of April." But I really wish they could just send decisions out this week...

[M-Lin]

27 minutes ago, SofiTheCatGuardian said:

Yep, I did and got a response March 15th stating we should be hearing back "by very beginning of April." But I really wish they could just send decisions out this week...

I remember now! I totally read your post. Thanks for emailing them lol 

 

[SofiTheCatGuardian]

Just now, M-Lin said:

I remember now! I totally read your post. Thanks for emailing them lol 

 

Of course! But I still keep checking Draft to see if anyone has heard anything lol. 

[Yellow62]

3 hours ago, Ydrl said:

That's a big mood. If Maryland accepts me I'll cry happy tears until I drive there, then continue to cry when I get there.

Fingers crossed, friend. 

[M-Lin]

2 minutes ago, SofiTheCatGuardian said:

Of course! But I still keep checking Draft to see if anyone has heard anything lol. 

Yeah, per their history, they seem to send out acceptances in late March and rejections in early April. Not even sure if they have a waitlist?? 

[oubukibun]

For what it's worth, it seems grad school application/admission season is essentially the living embodiment of:

"You're tearing me APART, Lisa!"

"Oh, hi, Mark."

I'd take things in long, breezy strides with a drink (alcoholic or otherwise) always in hand to lubricate the silence.

Also, I always miss the good stuff, but I'm so glad Facebook deleted my empty profile before Draft ever allowed me in.  What a horrifying nexus of everything I absolutely abhor.  Dodged a bullet there, fur shore.

Phew.

Edited March 22, 2021 by oubukibun

[CanadianKate]

Straight rejections thus far

Waiting to hear back from final three fiction programs! University of Iowa, UC Riverside, Boston University ❤️

[koechophe]

Just now, CanadianKate said:

Straight rejections thus far

 

I so feel this. Like, because I'm also in the same boat ? 

[Ydrl]

Just now, CanadianKate said:

Straight rejections thus far

Waiting to hear back from final three fiction programs! University of Iowa, UC Riverside, Boston University ❤️

Don't you mean 4? What happened to U Florida?

[CanadianKate]

4 minutes ago, Ydrl said:

Don't you mean 4? What happened to U Florida?

Rejection came through on Friday. Need to update my signature ?

[SofiTheCatGuardian]

4 minutes ago, koechophe said:

I so feel this. Like, because I'm also in the same boat ? 

Same boat over here and I'm just waiting on BU at this point  

[CanadianKate]

7 minutes ago, koechophe said:

I so feel this. Like, because I'm also in the same boat ? 

Sending hugs! Such a wonderful process no matter what -- meeting new artists, and adding structure and deadline to my writing process.

Definitely plan to re-apply in next cycle if it is not in the cards this year ?

 

 

 

[iai]

At this point, I’m starting to lose hope in my remaining US applications and leaning towards accepting an UK one ?

[Cristie]

37 minutes ago, oubukibun said:

For what it's worth, it seems grad school application/admission season is essentially the living embodiment of:

"You're tearing me APART, Lisa!"

"Oh, hi, Mark."

I'd take things in long, breezy strides with a drink (alcoholic or otherwise) always in hand to lubricate the silence.

Also, I always miss the good stuff, but I'm so glad Facebook deleted my empty profile before Draft ever allowed me in.  What a horrifying nexus of everything I absolutely abhor.  Dodged a bullet there, fur shore.

Phew.

It's also very similar to a bad divorce...takes months to happen, costs a lot of money, you feel rejected....I could go on but I'm sure you get it.

[koechophe]

55 minutes ago, CanadianKate said:

Definitely plan to re-apply in next cycle if it is not in the cards this year ?

 

I guess I'll probably see you next year for the next cycle. Here's hoping it goes a bit better for both of us ? 

I'm still IN my undergrad, and this is my first time applying. A lot of people here have been going at the loop for years and have a lot more life experience. I assume a lot of the people chosen over me are in that boat, and I don't feel bad about that.

I've worked hard, and I will continue to work hard, and I'll make it there eventually. 

Edited March 22, 2021 by koechophe

[SMSM1229]

43 minutes ago, iai said:

At this point, I’m starting to lose hope in my remaining US applications and leaning towards accepting an UK one ?

Stay positive!! I personally think we still have a good chance with Columbia

[JennyO]

I GOT ACCEPTED INTO COLUMBIA WITH A SCHOLARSHIP!!! they just called ?