seah0rse Posted March 7 Posted March 7 2 minutes ago, writercl said: that was me LOL. did i jump the gun??? surely it wasn't a mistake? i don't even know what to think but i'm sure it's the same hypothesis as the other comment...right? one of my programs sent me an email basically saying I got the Job with the Writing Program before I'd even received an acceptance from the MFA department / before my portal changed - it was hours until the MFA followed up with an acceptance & my portal still said "under department review" - it's like they don't even talk to each other? cooliejulie86, writercl and Jane Wyman 2 1
writercl Posted March 7 Posted March 7 5 minutes ago, cooliejulie86 said: Hey, trust me - I badly want to believe it and celebrate! I just think it's strange to find out this way and it doesn't feel "official" yet, so I'm looking for clarity before I get my hopes fully up. Glad I'm not alone, either way! I feel the same way :'). the "four years" part really threw me off, but i am oh-so-hopeful. praying for the both of us!! ❤️ cooliejulie86 1
exvat Posted March 8 Posted March 8 21 minutes ago, AyvaM said: Re your edit about federal government: Supreme Court struck that down this past week..so if it's NIH related Colombia won't lose federal funding. So send the email! 🌻 Outta reactions, but thank you! Will! With gusto 💪 AyvaM 1
FFFRANK Posted March 8 Posted March 8 For those admitted to Miami Ohio, may I ask what the deadline is for accepting the offer?
Scribe Posted March 8 Posted March 8 Regarding UCI fiction. There maybe hope. The cohort is not firm, nor complete. Please understand I cannot really push for information but as I learn anything relevant and firm, I will let you know. I do think a great many rejections have now been decided. Whether they are sending them out, or even have sent them out is unknown to me. Know I'm stressing with you. Hjanep, cooliejulie86 and prufrock_ 3
theyearshallrunlikerabbits Posted March 8 Posted March 8 2 hours ago, lizziebennett said: I just got the call from Brown- for fiction! congrats!!! Hjanep 1
writercl Posted March 8 Posted March 8 11 minutes ago, seah0rse said: one of my programs sent me an email basically saying I got the Job with the Writing Program before I'd even received an acceptance from the MFA department / before my portal changed - it was hours until the MFA followed up with an acceptance & my portal still said "under department review" - it's like they don't even talk to each other? stress inducing fr 😭😭
FFFRANK Posted March 8 Posted March 8 I guess this wraps up the week. Good luck, everyone—may we all hear the best news next week (or this weekend)! 😊❤️ thelovelyunkown, writercl and Hjanep 3
Hjanep Posted March 8 Posted March 8 28 minutes ago, misssalem said: UVA acceptance reported in draft for fiction. I think last year they rejected people pretty swiftly so we at least should know soon…. Jane Wyman 1
Hjanep Posted March 8 Posted March 8 2 minutes ago, Jane Wyman said: Manifesting ... Nice UVA news! Out of reactions but saaaaame Jane Wyman 1
MegHe Posted March 8 Posted March 8 1 hour ago, misssalem said: UVA acceptance reported in draft for fiction. 23 minutes ago, Jane Wyman said: Manifesting ... Nice UVA news! Currently melting into the ground with a weird mix of anxiety/dread/hope/more dread/too many cups of coffee Jane Wyman 1
misssalem Posted March 8 Posted March 8 1 hour ago, MegHe said: Currently melting into the ground with a weird mix of anxiety/dread/hope/more dread/too many cups of coffee This is me 10000%, I'm a ball of emotional sludge rn
analog_e Posted March 8 Posted March 8 I have made peace with not getting accepted to Brown and am moving on with my day by enjoying the animatronics at Stew Leonard's. Their songs of fruit and eggs soothe my wounded spirit. zaira, Cosmicinkwell, Lady Gladys and 2 others 5
Runningforcats Posted March 8 Posted March 8 Welp. I guess brown is a soft rejection rn. still waiting on u of Arizona but that’s a wrap folks… Cosmicinkwell 1
Cosmicinkwell Posted March 8 Posted March 8 With UVA acceptances reported I think that wraps up my MFA season. I had a good run. Thanks everyone for being so kind and supportive through this ordeal. (I know my "real" rejections are forthcoming but I think its super unlikely at this point.) cooliejulie86, everything bagel lover, Catpaw and 7 others 10
Tuxedocat Posted March 8 Posted March 8 17 minutes ago, Cosmicinkwell said: With UVA acceptances reported I think that wraps up my MFA season. I had a good run. Thanks everyone for being so kind and supportive through this ordeal. (I know my "real" rejections are forthcoming but I think its super unlikely at this point.) I think UVA waitlists usually come 1 day later so that could still happen! Jane Wyman, cooliejulie86, Cosmicinkwell and 1 other 3 1
Cosmicinkwell Posted March 8 Posted March 8 4 minutes ago, Tuxedocat said: I think UVA waitlists usually come 1 day later so that could still happen! Part of me just wants this to be over honestly, so I'm taking the closure for now with the understanding there's a slim chance it gets upended. People going to CSU--( still keeping fingers crossed @everything bagel lover gets that funding) --I am moving to Fort Collins most likely if any of you ever want to talk writing outside your cohort! everything bagel lover, exvat, misssalem and 2 others 5
everything bagel lover Posted March 8 Posted March 8 2 minutes ago, Cosmicinkwell said: Part of me just wants this to be over honestly, so I'm taking the closure for now with the understanding there's a slim chance it gets upended. People going to CSU--( still keeping fingers crossed @everything bagel lover gets that funding) --I am moving to Fort Collins most likely if any of you ever want to talk writing outside your cohort! That’s very sweet of you, I’ll know by this coming week so fingers and everything else crossed! I hope you can find some peace and closure and don’t stop writing!! It took a lot of us multiple rounds and personally, I took a couple of years between applications. Whatever you do, it’ll be great! Jane Wyman, Cosmicinkwell and misssalem 2 1
exvat Posted March 8 Posted March 8 (edited) 29 minutes ago, Cosmicinkwell said: Part of me just wants this to be over honestly, so I'm taking the closure for now with the understanding there's a slim chance it gets upended. People going to CSU--( still keeping fingers crossed @everything bagel lover gets that funding) --I am moving to Fort Collins most likely if any of you ever want to talk writing outside your cohort! Fingers crossed for you, it ain't over til it's over 🤞 Fwiw, my first cycle was straight rejections. I decided to focus on my writing independently, get a job, get booed up again, etc. That became 7 years somehow, and in the midst of it all I got some wonderful experiences at workshops, conferences, and even in the slog of submitting and publishing. The next time I felt "ready" to apply again was this cycle, and I (still pinching myself) got into a program I'm excited about, and plan to attend. So even if this cycle is a bust (🕯️🕯️), time is a lie, life is real, and there truly is nothing more important than the very next breath you take in. Edited March 8 by exvat Ekpe, Cosmicinkwell, Jane Wyman and 1 other 3 1
writercl Posted March 8 Posted March 8 On 3/7/2025 at 10:10 AM, zgirl said: I got a call from the University of Houston yesterday (with full funding). I also found out they are taking 4 MFA in poetry and 3 PhD Students—the same numbers for fiction. I'm waiting for the SLC and U of H funding package, but the University of Houston is my top choice. Thank you for all the advice and encouragement, and good luck to everyone still waiting to hear back. CONGRATS!! did you also receive the housing email? cooliejulie86 1
zgirl Posted March 9 Posted March 9 8 hours ago, writercl said: CONGRATS!! did you also receive the housing email? I didn't get the housing email; that was all the fiction students. TBH I haven't received any official correspondence from the University of Houston; it's been emails and calls directly from faculty in the MFA program.
decayingballads21 Posted March 9 Posted March 9 CSU folks…does anyone know how many students they fund/how many are offered GTA positions? I always thought this was a fully funded program!! kinda don’t like that they don’t fund everyone?? also curious bc it slipped my radar this year but what do folks like about this program in particular? I might consider it for next year (I love CO)
everything bagel lover Posted March 9 Posted March 9 1 minute ago, decayingballads21 said: CSU folks…does anyone know how many students they fund/how many are offered GTA positions? I always thought this was a fully funded program!! kinda don’t like that they don’t fund everyone?? also curious bc it slipped my radar this year but what do folks like about this program in particular? I might consider it for next year (I love CO) This year they fund 2 out of 5 incoming cohort and they expressed that they wished they could fund everyone but it seems they don’t have the resources to do so. it is really unfortunate they don’t fund everyone and it seems like the community within the MFA is strong in spite of the fact that they only fund a few candidates.
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