PhD English - 2024 Admissions

[gagne]

Got waitlisted by UIUC!! Excited because it is my first decision and I feel like I still have a chance.

[©har1ie]

I’m on the waitlist too! Better than a rejection!

Edited January 17, 2024 by ©har1ie

[wpefwldjsdj]

Those of you who got accepted/waitlisted to UIUC did you apply to PhD or MA-PhD? 

[gagne]

I applied only to PhD Literature and there was no mention of MA-PhD in the waitlist email, just the PhD timeline.

[thea]

Happy to see some decisions starting to go out. I recently received my first decision and it's a waitlist at Rice, which is one of my top choices. Not a bad way to start off the season, I think 🙂

[leguinian22]

  On 1/18/2024 at 6:34 PM, thea said:

Happy to see some decisions starting to go out. I recently received my first decision and it's a waitlist at Rice, which is one of my top choices. Not a bad way to start off the season, I think 🙂

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Not bad at all! Congrats!

[wpefwldjsdj]

  On 1/18/2024 at 4:36 PM, gagne said:

I applied only to PhD Literature and there was no mention of MA-PhD in the waitlist email, just the PhD timeline.

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Thanks. I applied to MA-PhD and have not received any emails yet. I guess PhDs admissions got out sooner

[bluemojav]

  On 1/18/2024 at 6:34 PM, thea said:

Happy to see some decisions starting to go out. I recently received my first decision and it's a waitlist at Rice, which is one of my top choices. Not a bad way to start off the season, I think 🙂

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Congrats!! Very exciting.  
 

 

[gagne]

  On 1/18/2024 at 9:00 PM, wpefwldjsdj said:

Thanks. I applied to MA-PhD and have not received any emails yet. I guess PhDs admissions got out sooner

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I know when they state that most PhD candidates have their MAs from UIUC, I think this program is a big part of it and may be something that they deliberate a little longer knowing it's a longer commitment between the institution and you and may also be factored by the number of PhD candidates they have. I considered the MA-PhD program but I already have two master's degrees and feel ready to pursue doctoral work.

[blooper]

Just got an interview at Princeton!! WOOOO! Anyone know what it actually means to get a casual interview? Did everyone get this?

Edited January 19, 2024 by livvylivvy

[gagne]

I hope whoever got the rejection from Boston College on the results page is doing okay. First posted rejection of the season  for English PhD.

[sheherazade11]

Just saw someone posted an interview for Pennsylvania. This is my top choice, and I didn't get an interview invite, so... 🥲

[leguinian22]

  On 1/20/2024 at 4:49 AM, sheherazade11 said:

Just saw someone posted an interview for Pennsylvania. This is my top choice, and I didn't get an interview invite, so... 🥲

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the implied rejections are going to be miserable so sorry!

[bluemojav]

  On 1/20/2024 at 4:49 AM, sheherazade11 said:

Just saw someone posted an interview for Pennsylvania. This is my top choice, and I didn't get an interview invite, so... 🥲

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Same boat. I didn’t think it was the BEST fit for me and knew it was a reach but it still feels bad…it’s hard not to take the least charitable interpretation of that to heart…This is the one reason I always tell myself I won’t check gradcafe. 

[©har1ie]

Same here with Penn. Maybe they just had a power outage right as they were sending my interview request.

[bluemojav]

  On 1/20/2024 at 9:31 PM, ©har1ie said:

Same here with Penn. Maybe they just had a power outage right as they were sending my interview request.

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Lol, I’m gonna go with the same story. Or maybe the computer fell off the desk and got smashed to bits…

[gagne]

the interview posts always gut me, but I'm so nosy and check anyways >n< (also checked last year's results again for my schools and 2-3 are likely gonna release January 30th-February 1st, RIP)

[koipond]

Has anyone heard anything from UChicago? In previous years they seem to have sent out interview invites around this time

[bluemojav]

Out at Wisconsin-Madison. Can’t say that one didn’t sting 😕

[gagne]

  On 1/22/2024 at 5:47 PM, koipond said:

Has anyone heard anything from UChicago? In previous years they seem to have sent out interview invites around this time

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All I noticed was admissions results around end of January. Haven’t heard anything yet.

[koipond]

  On 1/22/2024 at 8:39 PM, bluemojav said:

Out at Wisconsin-Madison. Can’t say that one didn’t sting 😕

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Aw no, I’m sorry ☹️ hoping for better news going forward!! also I checked your profile and squealed because my work also focuses on queer theory and new media! where else have you applied and/or heard from? 

[bluemojav]

  On 1/22/2024 at 9:36 PM, koipond said:

Aw no, I’m sorry ☹️ hoping for better news going forward!! also I checked your profile and squealed because my work also focuses on queer theory and new media! where else have you applied and/or heard from? 

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That’s awesome— I feel like I never meet anybody else in our area of focus! But yes, me too (for all of us!), and I’m crossing my fingers.

I applied to UWM, UPenn (no interview, so maybe a quiet rejection?), Columbia, USC, Syracuse, Northeastern, Boston U, UCI, UCSB, and UCo Boulder for doctoral programs. UWM is the only program I’ve heard back from so far.

The two acceptances I have are for masters programs that were my designated back-ups (which I’m suddenly much more grateful for, even if I’m just being cynical after only one rejection).

How has this cycle been to you so far? Where did you apply?

Edited January 22, 2024 by bluemojav

[floopywoop]

  On 1/22/2024 at 5:47 PM, koipond said:

Has anyone heard anything from UChicago? In previous years they seem to have sent out interview invites around this time

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Edited January 22, 2024 by floopywoop

[PhdStessedApp]

  On 1/22/2024 at 8:39 PM, bluemojav said:

Out at Wisconsin-Madison. Can’t say that one didn’t sting 😕

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Hey, I am so sorry to hear that! What concentration did you apply for in the department? I am still waiting to hear back regarding my application.

 

[bluemojav]

  On 1/22/2024 at 10:00 PM, PhdStessedApp said:

Hey, I am so sorry to hear that! What concentration did you apply for in the department? I am still waiting to hear back regarding my application.

 

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Hey! I don’t remember exactly what I indicated on the application, but more generally it’s media studies/queer theory/critical theory. I saw some rejections and an acceptance come out, so maybe they’re still in the process of reviewing, or maybe it’s a waitlist? Either way, hoping you have better luck than I did!