tinapickles Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Did anyone else apply to this program and if so, do you have any information? I received a letter informing me that I am wait listed (and high-ish on the wait list... I think?). Anyone already attending and have any info about the program in general they'd like to share? Thanks guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runonsentence Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Did anyone else apply to this program and if so, do you have any information? I received a letter informing me that I am wait listed (and high-ish on the wait list... I think?). Anyone already attending and have any info about the program in general they'd like to share? Thanks guys! I applied to the program as well, but for rhet/comp. I emailed this morning (and then was embarrassed to find my letter in my mailbox four hours later) and got the same news, that I was waitlisted: The Graduate Admissions Committee of the Ohio University English Department has been extremely impressed with your application materials. We cannot make you an offer of admission yet: the small size of our program constrains us at this stage from immediately making offers to all whom we would like to admit. You are, however, high on our waiting list, and there is a good likelihood that we will be able to make you an offer in the coming weeks, one including a stipend. The DGS told me they only make offers to candidates they can fully fund. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinapickles Posted March 14, 2011 Author Share Posted March 14, 2011 My letter said something similar: The Graduate Admission Committee... has reviewed your application matierials and found that you are qualified both for admissions to out graduate program and for stipend funding. We cannot make you an offer of admission yet: the small size of our program constrains us at this stage from making offers to all who qualify. I contacted the Graduate Director and he informed me that I'm "roughly fourth" on the waitlist... I have no idea if that's a good thing or a bad thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC3 Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 (edited) Creative writing wise, I think that only one or two people per year are accepted. It seems to be a really small program. Edited March 14, 2011 by TC3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runonsentence Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Creative writing wise, I think that only one or two people per year are accepted. It seems to be a really small program. It is definitely a really small program. I think you're right; I vaguely recall reading that cohort sizes were 6-8 students, which I think meant across all subfields. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinycat Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 I applied there too for that program but haven't heard anything. *shrug* I am already more seriously considering other offers so I'm not too shook up about it. I wonder, though, about the wisdom of late application dates or about taking a long time to contact folks. By this point, some people have already made decisions about where to attend and whatnot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runonsentence Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 I applied there too for that program but haven't heard anything. *shrug* I am already more seriously considering other offers so I'm not too shook up about it. I wonder, though, about the wisdom of late application dates or about taking a long time to contact folks. By this point, some people have already made decisions about where to attend and whatnot. My letter was dated the 9th or 10th, and just arrived on Monday...possible yours is still on the way? *shrug* You're right that people are beginning to make decisions. I think they're letting people high on the waitlist know, to try to keep them in the running. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snappysorbet Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 I want to let folks here know that I just declined my offer to Ohio U. I'm Rhet/Comp PhD, not Creative Writing, but hopefully this has opened up a spot for somebody on the waitlist. Good luck, everybody! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinapickles Posted March 22, 2011 Author Share Posted March 22, 2011 I wonder if it works that way... Wouldn't it be lovely if it did! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeWinter Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Did anyone apply to Ohio U's Creative Writing program this year? Have you heard back? It'd be wonderful to find out. I saw a rejection for poetry (PhD) on the results page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lekb0806 Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 DeWinter, I applied for a different sub-topic, but finally emailed the director in sheer panic. She kindly replied back with an email that I am considering a rejection. She said they have begun making offers to their top picks across all genres. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeWinter Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 (edited) I'm sorry, lekbo806. They're such a tiny program from what I've heard that only 2 slots per genre are open in the Phd field. I'm sure you were a great candidate but due to the tiny size, they can't admit all the good ones. Do you think I should write to the Director as well? I haven't heard anything yet and I hate not hearing anything. I called and was told that the first picks are going out, the waitlisted will hear later and I'm guessing the rejections will be notified throughout the month. It's a tiny program. I'm sure a lot of people (gulp) will unfortunately be rejected. That's nerve-wracking. Edited March 10, 2012 by DeWinter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeWinter Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 By the way, when did you email her? If it was a week ago, then, hope is lost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lekb0806 Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Yesterday. I heard back late last night. It was actually a positive and kind email... I just have no idea what it meant! It sounded like a rejection to me, but my husband said it sounded like a wait list. I'm going to assume no, and wait for official correspondence. Email her... At least you'll have a ( bit more clear) answer. Sigh. I loved the program! Good luck to you, let me know what she says! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeWinter Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 (edited) Oh, that's very kind of the director. How did she word it exactly? Was it ambiguous? I'm writing to her, as we speak. ETA: I just sent it. My heart is pounding. Breathe, DeWinter, Breathe. *Failed* Edited March 10, 2012 by DeWinter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lekb0806 Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Ambiguous enough that I interpret it differently every time I read it ( which is approximately a million and one times)! I'm just assuming rejection because its easier. I replied and let her know how interested I am in the program so hopefully that gets me some brownie points. If nothing else, perhaps I can ask advice about how to improve my application for the next go round. Keep breathing and let me know what you hear! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeWinter Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 No word yet, so I'm going to assume I won't hear word back til Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jywayne Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 If any of you folks want to know anything about OU's Department or Athens, feel free to message me. I'm just wrapping up my M.A there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeWinter Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Just sent you one, jywayne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaias Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Hey, all. I also applied to the PhD program in creative writing. I still haven't received any word, and the anxiety is beginning to outweigh patience. Who would you suggest emailing about it, or is there anywhere else I can check online? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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