2023 Applicants

[zanthia122]

23 minutes ago, DarianAcademia said:

Congrats on Indiana people!  Does anyone have any more information on it?  Like if I haven't heard back by now should i give up all hope?

I got my offer letter this morning, and in it it mentions a waitlist, so it’s possible that you’re on it! Best of luck!

[JaneLWH]

Is the Columbia interview invite true or fake? Turns out the Berkeley posts for English aren't genuine based on inside info

[HipsterDoofus]

18 minutes ago, zanthia122 said:

I got my offer letter this morning, and in it it mentions a waitlist, so it’s possible that you’re on it! Best of luck!

Congrats! I am one of the people on the IU waitlist and am really hoping there's movement. 

[zanthia122]

11 minutes ago, HipsterDoofus said:

Congrats! I am one of the people on the IU waitlist and am really hoping there's movement. 

Best of luck to you too! This is my mentor’s alma mater and they have an excellent 19c program so I’m excited. Not sure if we’re in the same field but I hope there is movement for you!!

[HipsterDoofus]

10 minutes ago, zanthia122 said:

Best of luck to you too! This is my mentor’s alma mater and they have an excellent 19c program so I’m excited. Not sure if we’re in the same field but I hope there is movement for you!!

That's awesome! I'm 20-21c, so a bit of a different ball game - but it's great to see that both of our work is supported by faculty there. 

[JaneLWH]

To those who saw their rejection update on their UCLA portal; my portal hasn't updated or I'm blind lol. Would it mean a possible waitlist or am I missing something?

[IsabelReal]

1 hour ago, JaneLWH said:

Is the Columbia interview invite true or fake? Turns out the Berkeley posts for English aren't genuine based on inside info

Can confirm that Columbia interview post is mine. Berkeley as well, DGS mentioned that more details will be coming in the next couple days/next week

Edited February 9, 2023 by IsabelReal

[stressed_applicant]

Got an offer letter from IU this morning- I'm so relieved! Still waiting to hear back from 6 more schools now, but happy to have something secured. I think this last week was the most stressful week I've had since undergrad applications.

[bootscootinboogie17]

18 minutes ago, IsabelReal said:

Can confirm that Columbia interview post is mine. Berkeley as well, DGS mentioned that more details will be coming in the next couple days/next week

berkeley lit or rhet/comp? congrats btw -- awesome news!

[IsabelReal]

6 hours ago, bootscootinboogie17 said:

berkeley lit or rhet/comp? congrats btw -- awesome news!

lit! 

[DarianAcademia]

Well I think it's time that I face that I may not get into any grad schools this round.  I got the official rejection from Cornell yesterday and have heard nothing from Indiana university which means its probably a no go.  I also never got an interview invite from Pennsylvania so that's also a no go.  Still waiting to hear from Tennessee, Texas and Nebraska but I don't have much hope

[jeepers]

Has Berkeley actually sent out rejections or is that post wrong?

[Shuyaaaa]

god, just saw the two results for UConn... I am so anxious now hahaha

[marif]

1 hour ago, Shuyaaaa said:

god, just saw the two results for UConn... I am so anxious now hahaha

god, me too! do you know if they send the acceptances/waitlists in batches or is it dead for good for us?

[Shuyaaaa]

1 minute ago, marif said:

god, me too! do you know if they send the acceptances/waitlists in batches or is it dead for good for us?

I know someone whose proposed area is children's literature got waitlisted. But I (also children's literature) heard nothing from UConn.

I really don't know hahaha I guess it will be rejection for me? But there are only two results posted. 

[marif]

30 minutes ago, Shuyaaaa said:

I know someone whose proposed area is children's literature got waitlisted. But I (also children's literature) heard nothing from UConn.

I really don't know hahaha I guess it will be rejection for me? But there are only two results posted. 

hope everything turns out good for you! fingers crossed!

[cat_rook2]

Hi all,

I just wanted to chime in as I know we are in the middle of the application season.

A brief story: I applied two previous application cycles (non consecutively) and was shut out both times. Completely shut out. At first, I felt discouraged and not sure of what the next steps would look like.

But I continued to focus my research interests, attend conferences, and work on the written materials of my application. I also thought more critically about what programs would be the right fit for me.

This time around, my third time applying, I have several acceptances and offers.

I felt inclined to share this to let you know that you are doing great, no matter what the outcome happens to be. Try not to be discouraged. Given that it has taken me three tries to get accepted, anything can happen!

 

[sadgirl]

15 minutes ago, cat_rook2 said:

Hi all,

I just wanted to chime in as I know we are in the middle of the application season.

A brief story: I applied two previous application cycles (non consecutively) and was shut out both times. Completely shut out. At first, I felt discouraged and not sure of what the next steps would look like.

But I continued to focus my research interests, attend conferences, and work on the written materials of my application. I also thought more critically about what programs would be the right fit for me.

This time around, my third time applying, I have several acceptances and offers.

I felt inclined to share this to let you know that you are doing great, no matter what the outcome happens to be. Try not to be discouraged. Given that it has taken me three tries to get accepted, anything can happen!

 

Aw thank you for this! I got a rejection today and your encouragement made me feel better. Congratulations on your offers!

[Shuyaaaa]

Hi! I just want to share my happiness with you all! I am finally admitted somewhere (not top top ranked, but they have good reputation for child lit)! The perfect Valentine's present! I am very worried about the results because this year is my first cycle and I only apply to 4 phd programs. Also, I am not a native speaker, I have never studied in the US and my undergrad major is not english either. I just feel I am LESS compared to others. But today I received acceptance with tuition waiver, GTA and a merit fellowship award. They say I'm the top 2 phd admit to receive this award! I feel so happy that they like me and they value me! I wish you all good luck!!! I hope you will find my story encouraging and inspiring!

[sadgirl]

1 hour ago, Shuyaaaa said:

Hi! I just want to share my happiness with you all! I am finally admitted somewhere (not top top ranked, but they have good reputation for child lit)! The perfect Valentine's present! I am very worried about the results because this year is my first cycle and I only apply to 4 phd programs. Also, I am not a native speaker, I have never studied in the US and my undergrad major is not english either. I just feel I am LESS compared to others. But today I received acceptance with tuition waiver, GTA and a merit fellowship award. They say I'm the top 2 phd admit to receive this award! I feel so happy that they like me and they value me! I wish you all good luck!!! I hope you will find my story encouraging and inspiring!

Big big congratulations!! As a non-native speaker myself it makes my heart happy to see others succeed. Hope you treat yourself to something nice today!!

[johnokeefe]

2 hours ago, Shuyaaaa said:

Hi! I just want to share my happiness with you all! I am finally admitted somewhere (not top top ranked, but they have good reputation for child lit)! The perfect Valentine's present! I am very worried about the results because this year is my first cycle and I only apply to 4 phd programs. Also, I am not a native speaker, I have never studied in the US and my undergrad major is not english either. I just feel I am LESS compared to others. But today I received acceptance with tuition waiver, GTA and a merit fellowship award. They say I'm the top 2 phd admit to receive this award! I feel so happy that they like me and they value me! I wish you all good luck!!! I hope you will find my story encouraging and inspiring!

Congratulations Shuya, so tough when English isn't your first language! English or comp lit?

[Shuyaaaa]

10 minutes ago, johnokeefe said:

Congratulations Shuya, so tough when English isn't your first language! English or comp lit?

English--> children's lit

[lady_dedlock]

Just saw a University of Virginia acceptance... congrats to those accepted! That was one of my top choices, but I guess I should count myself out because no change to my portal. *sigh* 

[zanthia122]

38 minutes ago, lady_dedlock said:

Just saw a University of Virginia acceptance... congrats to those accepted! That was one of my top choices, but I guess I should count myself out because no change to my portal. *sigh* 

Same here, but judging from previous years they have a pretty long waitlist. Hope we're on it!

[Shuyaaaa]

On 2/14/2023 at 12:22 AM, marif said:

hope everything turns out good for you! fingers crossed!

Don't know if you already heard back or not. I sent an email asking when we will be informed of the admission decision today! Tired of waiting it out! I'll let you know what they say.