American Studies Fall 2021??

[Zambfever]

Is anyone else planning to apply to American Studies this cycle? The forum seems pretty empty!

I am a little discouraged by so many programs putting their admissions on hold, but I thought I might as well give it a shot anyways. I am a little worried that it will be even harder to get in now, and COVID has definitely left me feeling super exhausted about the whole process. Anyone else feeling like that?

 

[Caribprincess]

I am also applying to American studies programs this cycle as well as Anthropology. 

Although a lot of programs are putting their admissions on hold I did not let it deter me. I have been warned by various faculty that due to the pandemic they are accepting fewer students. Although that does make me a little worried I already started the process so I feel like I should finish it. 

[sadficus]

I applied to seven PhD programs including U Michigan American Culture, NYU American Studies, GW American Studies, and USC American Studies and Ethnicity. Additionally, I applied to UC San Diego Ethnic Studies, UC Berkeley Performance Studies, and Northwestern Performance Studies. I was certainly discouraged by all the programs that announced they wouldn’t be accepting applications (Purdue even did so after I applied), but since I am in a graduate preparatory program I couldn’t give up. I’m not too hopeful for this cycle but I will be reapplying next year and possibly applying to some masters of art history programs (the field my BA is in and the field I work in) as well. Best of luck to everyone, I hope we hear very soon! 

[stressedandconfused]

i applied to nyu and usc! waiting to hear back!

[sadficus]

Who is the USC acceptance? 

[stressedandconfused]

5 hours ago, sadficus said:

Who is the USC acceptance? 

no idea, isn't me

[sadficus]

Glad I’m not the only one who hasn’t heard! Beginning to be eaten alive by post-app season anxiety! 

[azu]

Just a heads up, just got a waitlist notification from USC. stings a little, but ?‍♂️

[bea_bea]

I vowed myself to not look at gradcafe at all during this cycle, but here I am ?. I also applied to three American Studies PhD's (and two other MA's). I was really discouraged that so many programs decided to not accept applications this year. I have one acceptance so far (USC), but I'm still waiting to hear back from other places to compare offers (if I get lucky enough to be accepted anywhere else) and negotiate. Good luck to everyone! 

Edited January 24, 2021 by bea_bea

[sadficus]

Congratulations on your USC acceptance! Do you mind if I inquire as to whether you have a Masters and if this is your first cycle applying to PhDs? I am just feeling really discouraged and thinking about whether or not I should apply again next cycle if things don't work out this year, or if I should consider Masters programs for the time being. 

[bea_bea]

8 hours ago, sadficus said:

Congratulations on your USC acceptance! Do you mind if I inquire as to whether you have a Masters and if this is your first cycle applying to PhDs? I am just feeling really discouraged and thinking about whether or not I should apply again next cycle if things don't work out this year, or if I should consider Masters programs for the time being. 

Thank you! I actually do not have a masters and this is my first time applying. I have a solid undergraduate research background which I think helped a lot but  I also think that the work/opportunities I had after graduating made my CV a lot more stronger. Two years ago when I graduated from college I would not have been able to write a concise and well thought out SOP, but having different research and work opportunities and really more life experience in the past two years made it so that I could. 

To be honest, I didn't really think I would get any acceptances this year, specially because what I've been hearing is that so many schools are accepting less students due to funding. I was already in the process of looking for jobs when I got the call from admissions and it was a huge shock. 

[centuryegg]

any updates on nyu from anyone?! i literally just signed up for an account to say this has been such a nervewracking week- best of luck all ❤️ 

[bea_bea]

2 hours ago, centuryegg said:

any updates on nyu from anyone?! i literally just signed up for an account to say this has been such a nervewracking week- best of luck all ❤️ 

I'm also waiting on NYU, no updates so far for me. 

[Torontosgreatest93]

2 hours ago, bea_bea said:

I'm also waiting on NYU, no updates so far for me. 

Im waiting as well for NYU and UMICH have heard nothing from either

[sadficus]

I just wish this waiting game would be over, regardless of results! I'm honestly confused as to why USC hasn't sent out rejections yet? Just get on with it ya'll. I need some closure. I am also waiting to hear back from NYU, U Mich, and GWU. 

[xmflti]

Has anyone heard from NYU or know of those who did?  I'm starting to think that maybe the interview invites have already gone out...

 

[sadficus]

@xmflti0722it looks like interview invitations went out between January 28 and February 4 last year, so I wouldn’t give up hope yet! 

[Torontosgreatest93]

On 2/1/2021 at 5:36 PM, xmflti0722 said:

Has anyone heard from NYU or know of those who did?  I'm starting to think that maybe the interview invites have already gone out...

 

I havent heard a word from NYU 

[Torontosgreatest93]

Anyone heard from NYU american studies or Umich American studies? been radio silent and the deadline for NYU was dec 16th..

[m00dyjewel]

this school hasn’t been discussed yet but I was recently waitlisted for UT Austin American Studies PhD. I feel meh about it. Anyone else hear from them?? 

[bea_bea]

Also waiting on NYU and UMichigan. Is it too much to ask for all programs to release their decision on the same day, or at least the same week? I'm tired of this waiting game ?

[xmflti]

Still nothing. Also mentally and emotionally exhausted. Just sitting here refreshing the forum & results page every hour. 

 

[sadficus]

The only American Studies program I’ve heard back from is USC (with a rejection). I’m still waiting to hear back from U Mich, GWU, NYU, and UC San Diego Ethnic Studies. I was losing my mind until I landed an interview with Northwestern Performance Studies. Hoping the excitement for that will carry me through the rest of this long and torturous season. 

[centuryegg]

ughh just waiting on NYU as well. wonder if pandemic is pushing back the process? 

what are you guys interested in writing about? 

[bea_bea]

Just heard from UMichigan American Culture. Rejected. Very generic rejection letter, saying they received many applicants, etc. I don't really feel bad about it - more than anything I'm glad to know of a decision. Now if NYU would hurry up and let me know.