jprufrock Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Hi all, Just thought I'd drop in to say that I heard today from my former UW professor that University of Washington started their English graduate admission process only yesterday. I didn't apply there, but thought those of you who did would appreciate an update. apieceofroastbeef and woolfie 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tortola23 Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Thanks. I applied to the MA program this year. They're actually starting earlier than some of my schools . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyonessrampant Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Wow! That seems super late. I did apply there and really appreciate you passing on that information. Good luck on your applications! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tybalt Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Wow! That seems super late. I did apply there and really appreciate you passing on that information. Good luck on your applications! Not too late. UNLV's app deadline is still 3 weeks away (2/15). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lolopixie Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 That makes sense because I received an email from them only last week indicating that my app wasn't complete due to missing GRE scores -- all was fixed though. I had this problem with other schools bc my last name is 2 words and ETS does not allow spaces, so it does not match my application information. Luckily, I had all evidence it was sent in back in October -- whew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maximalist Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 (edited) Has the materials received/online status been updated for anyone? Edited February 2, 2011 by maximalist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyonessrampant Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Mine hasn't. I'm about to the point of contacting them, but if other people also are lacking updates, I guess it just means they're still processing stuff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyPilgrim Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Mine hasn't. I'm about to the point of contacting them, but if other people also are lacking updates, I guess it just means they're still processing stuff? Last year the material received status never changed. Really no cause for alarm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thestranger009 Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 I contacted UW last week because my status had not been updated - they replied back almost immediately with a very polite email stating that they had everything in my file, and that most applicants could expect decisions in mid March. My status still hasn't changed, but I suppose they are super busy . . . I'm going to try not to think about it anymore until March! Has the materials received/online status been updated for anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maximalist Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Perfect. As long as nobody's getting updates, there's no reason to worry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tortola23 Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 I also contacted the department last week, and they had received all of my materials. I guess they just don't bother with the online checklist, although I wish they'd tell us that! I was sweating over the packet I sent them for days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cicada123 Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Does anyone know how many applicants Washington usually accepts and how many applications they usually receive? I know this can vary by year. But an estimate would be much appreciated. I also contacted the department last week, and they had received all of my materials. I guess they just don't bother with the online checklist, although I wish they'd tell us that! I was sweating over the packet I sent them for days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecg1810 Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Does anyone know how many applicants Washington usually accepts and how many applications they usually receive? I know this can vary by year. But an estimate would be much appreciated. This is a rough guesstimate, but last year the program received around 500 applications and made 10 or so offers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cicada123 Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Looks like we really will not be hearing until March sometime. I e-mailed the Program Coordinator, and she confirmed this yet again. (I have already asked her this question once, I believe.) This is a rough guesstimate, but last year the program received around 500 applications and made 10 or so offers. cicada123 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tortola23 Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Would that be 500 for the PhD or for the MA? I applied to the PhD program last year, and now I'm trying for the MA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyonessrampant Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 There's a rejection posted on the results board. Firstly, condolences and good luck elsewhere. Next, did they include any info about number of applicants, number accepted, how they're notifying, etc.? I haven't heard anything from them. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanner Anthony Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 There's a rejection posted on the results board. Firstly, condolences and good luck elsewhere. Next, did they include any info about number of applicants, number accepted, how they're notifying, etc.? I haven't heard anything from them. . . Here's the email: Thank you for your application to the University of Washington Graduate School. Your file has been carefully reviewed by the graduate admissions committee in the English Language and Literature (PhD) program. Unfortunately, the committee has decided not to recommend your admission and I concur with this decision. The number and quality of graduate applicants to the University of Washington are extraordinary and these difficult decisions are reached through careful consideration of all applicants to a given program. In many cases, enrollment restrictions are also a factor, limiting our ability to accept all qualified applicants. If you have questions regarding the reasons for this decision, they should be directed to the graduate program. I realize that this outcome is disappointing, but I do thank you for the time and effort you invested into applying to a graduate program at the UW, as I recognize that expenditures of money and time to do so can be considerable. I wish you well in your future educational endeavors. Sincerely, Gerald J. Baldasty Vice Provost and Dean of the Graduate School University of Washington Note: this email has been sent from an automated email address. If you would like further information concerning this decision, please contact the graduate program office to which you applied. anonacademic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyonessrampant Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Thanks for sharing. Again, condolences and best of luck with your other applications! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tortola23 Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Anyone else apply to the MA program this year? I'm waiting on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyPilgrim Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 (edited) Last year they sporadically emailed both acceptances and rejections from this time last year until the end of March. I received my rejection March 28th or something like that. It's a painful, drawn-out process, but it is what it is. Edited February 28, 2011 by BillyPilgrim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stillthisappeal Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Is it just me, or does this letter seem unnecessarily awkward? Who writes stuff like this: "Unfortunately, the committee has decided not to recommend your admission and I concur with this decision." Or even this: "I realize that this outcome is disappointing, but I do thank you for the time and effort you invested into applying to a graduate program at the UW, as I recognize that expenditures of money and time to do so can be considerable." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tortola23 Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 It was worded very similarly last year, and I thought it seemed unnecessarily harsh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stillthisappeal Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Given the number of rejections Washington sends out, one would expect them to put a bit more effort into it. I wonder if the edited "story" on the results page concerns this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lolopixie Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Harsh email. But I think it includes the 'I agree with this decision' part so people don't bombard him asking 'ok adcomm doesn't approve, but do you?' With a pool of 500 applicants, there are bound to be people calling trying to sway the decision back to their favor. Sorry about the rejection, good luck with ur other apps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birches Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Anyone else apply to the MA program this year? I'm waiting on that. I applied to the MA at Washington and the MA at UF (I saw that you made a lot of comments on the UF thread). Looks like we're both in the same boat. I would be ecstatic if I got into UW's MA program. I went to UF for undergrad, and so I am hoping to be able to get out of Gainesville (it's a great town, but i've been here for about five years and need a change of scenery). Also, I saw that someone posted a rejection from UW's MA program. Wondering if I'll be hearing some news from them this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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