readtowin Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 I would like to ask a question regarding obtaining information on alternate lists. I asked Jermaine Jones about obtaining information on the amount of alternates and I was informed that it was against IIE/Fulbright policy to get information on your placement on the alternate list or to get info on the total number of alternates. How can I get this information? Why is this distributed to some but not others? Added: I've seen in previous Fulbright discussions ~1/3 of the alternates get a spot. Is this information still applicable for this year regarding the budget concerns in Washington? I'm wondering the same thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awoz Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Got accepted to the Poland ETA on Sat 4/23. Big manila envelope. ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlo Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 I just e-mailed him today, and this was his response: "It's not possible to predict exactly when the final results will become available, but we're hoping that the final notification letters for China will go out by the end of April or the first week of May." Could you e-mail him again tomorrow or Friday this week? Thanks! I feel like I have already bothered Jonathan enough, but if anyone else wants to get in touch with him, I think we'd all appreciate it. I do have a little bit of good news to share that might pertain to some China applicants. I was getting nervous that the CET Harbin track I program (which starts in July) might be cancelled because notifications are taking so long, and it will be even longer still before we know about the CLEA. So yesterday I emailed CET and they got back to me this morning assuring me that the track I program will definitely happen, even though no one who has been accepted to it can definitively give them a yes at this point. It was cancelled last year, but for different reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlo Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Wow... that's... interesting. I'm not a China applicant, but I do know that your school is not notified of your Fulbright acceptance/rejection--only you will know, and it will come from IIE/Fulbright. The acceptance letter generally comes in a large manila envelope and will have all the official letters and the medical clearance form. This is kooky! It has to be a mistake by your university... My university's FPA told me that the only way she'd find out anything would be through me, because IIE will not contact her directly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
some guy Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 (edited) This is kooky! It has to be a mistake by your university... My university's FPA told me that the only way she'd find out anything would be through me, because IIE will not contact her directly. So still no more word on China, huh guys? Last I heard from Jonathon was "by the end of April"...I guess maybe next Monday or Tuesday would be the latest in that case, but I really wish I didn't have to endure another weekend of uncertainty... @Shadymilkman--what else did the letter say, exactly? Definitely sounds like some kind of premature congratulations from your university as opposed to an official notice of any kind. Edited April 28, 2011 by some guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nakasa Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Hey all, I don't know if there are any other people doing a full grant to South Africa lurking around this thread, but if there are, feel free to send me a PM to chat specific South Africa logistics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norway2011 Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 I'm wondering the same thing. Me too. The lack of transparency makes this whole process very unpleasant I must say! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinsia07 Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 I feel like I have already bothered Jonathan enough, but if anyone else wants to get in touch with him, I think we'd all appreciate it. I do have a little bit of good news to share that might pertain to some China applicants. I was getting nervous that the CET Harbin track I program (which starts in July) might be cancelled because notifications are taking so long, and it will be even longer still before we know about the CLEA. So yesterday I emailed CET and they got back to me this morning assuring me that the track I program will definitely happen, even though no one who has been accepted to it can definitively give them a yes at this point. It was cancelled last year, but for different reasons. I'll email him tonight! I haven't contacted him yet so it's my turn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blahblahblahh Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 ALTERNATE STATUS = THE WORST STATUS IN THE WORLDDDDDDDDDDDD just kidding. speaking of first world problems again... But seriously, this may be worse than rejection. maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoltBé Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 (edited) Does anyone know how the process works for ETAs regarding their living conditions? In other words, can you choose homestay or to live alone, etc? I have looked everywhere for information about this, but I haven't been able to find much. Edited April 28, 2011 by MoltBé Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCregina44 Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Has anyone heard about the ETAs in Italy?? I am so anxious!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damis Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Does anyone know how the process works for ETAs regarding their living conditions? In other words, can you choose homestay or to live alone, etc? I have looked everywhere for information about this, but I haven't been able to find much. Well, MoltBe, it depends on where you shall be undertaking your ETA. Most places will have you find your own location, but some countries may set that up for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeseshower Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 I'll email him tonight! I haven't contacted him yet so it's my turn Thanks! Let us know what he says. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
some guy Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 I just e-mailed him today, and this was his response: "It's not possible to predict exactly when the final results will become available, but we're hoping that the final notification letters for China will go out by the end of April or the first week of May." Could you e-mail him again tomorrow or Friday this week? Thanks! Uuuughh. And here I thought for sure letters would be out by this Friday at the absolute latest. I wonder what's taking so long for China in particular? It's not like Fulbright-Hays where they're not even sure how much funding they are getting this year, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlo Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Uuuughh. And here I thought for sure letters would be out by this Friday at the absolute latest. I wonder what's taking so long for China in particular? It's not like Fulbright-Hays where they're not even sure how much funding they are getting this year, right? From conversations on this board a few days ago, it would seem that funding has not been compromised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDC Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 FYI to all Malaysia ETA folks. I email Jonathan on Monday asking if he knew when letters would go out. Sill no response. Anyone else want to give it a shot? -MDC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studentb2011 Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 Has anyone figured out the monthly stipend amount for Russia ETAs yet? Sorry to be annoying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreaLE Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 FYI to all Malaysia ETA folks. I email Jonathan on Monday asking if he knew when letters would go out. Sill no response. Anyone else want to give it a shot? -MDC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreaLE Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 I emailed Jonathan at the beginning of the week and he responded saying that Malaysia ETA letters would go out at the EARLIEST next week .. Looks like a lot more waiting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janish Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 I applied for an ETA to Poland. On Tuesday, I got an email from the American Program Officer and Executive Director of the Polish-US Fulbright Commission that congratulated me on getting a Fulbright and informed me of my placement. However, I still haven't received a big manila envelope, or any envelope. Has this happened to anyone else? I'm in southern California; how long did it take other west coasters to get their notifications? I'm nervous and don't think I'll feel better until I have the paper in hand! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlixK Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 Hi I am a Turkey Fulbright Finalist too. I haven't heard word yet (April 28th). This is driving me crazy because it is effecting my school funding because I do not know. Has anyone heard from Turkey? When should we hear? Last year they heard the middle of April. Do you hear if you are on the wait list around the same time line? Thanks- Alix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bermet Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 Hey, I'm a Turkey finalist too. I don't think they heard until mid-May last year. I know it's really frustrating, but only a couple more weeks! Hi I am a Turkey Fulbright Finalist too. I haven't heard word yet (April 28th). This is driving me crazy because it is effecting my school funding because I do not know. Has anyone heard from Turkey? When should we hear? Last year they heard the middle of April. Do you hear if you are on the wait list around the same time line? Thanks- Alix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubiaNubia Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 I also am a Turkey finalist and according to the forum last year, like bermet said, they didn´t find out until mid-May so just hold on a bit longer! Hey, I'm a Turkey finalist too. I don't think they heard until mid-May last year. I know it's really frustrating, but only a couple more weeks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loloyohe Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 BIG NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have confirmation from Jonathan that Vietnam letters were sent out earlier this week!!!! OMG!! Good luck everyone!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDC Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 I emailed Jonathan at the beginning of the week and he responded saying that Malaysia ETA letters would go out at the EARLIEST next week .. Looks like a lot more waiting Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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