Grunty DaGnome Posted February 10, 2012 Author Share Posted February 10, 2012 I logged in to check my status, which is listed as "applied," yet only two recommenders are shown as reveived. Back in December, all my recommenders appeared on the status page. Oh Umass -- why must you mess with me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TripWillis Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Um, so I just got a voicemail from the writing department asking me to set up an interview for a teaching assistantship... so... does this mean I got accepted??? I mean, if I'm 3/3 at this point my head is going to explode. Grunty DaGnome 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jma310 Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Likely! I applied there too! Congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stately Plump Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Um, so I just got a voicemail from the writing department asking me to set up an interview for a teaching assistantship... so... does this mean I got accepted??? I mean, if I'm 3/3 at this point my head is going to explode. Hey all, long time lurker, first time poster. I got the same phone call. Originally I thought it meant that I had an interview for funding, but not necessarily that I got accepted to the program, since the application processes were separate. Check this though: http://www.umass.edu/english/graduate/admissions.html It says "Once you are admitted (and if you have applied for funding), then you will be interviewed by the Writing Program" which certainly sounds to me like the WP only interviews people who have been accepted. You might be 3/3 Trip! And this might be my first admit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grunty DaGnome Posted February 10, 2012 Author Share Posted February 10, 2012 Um, so I just got a voicemail from the writing department asking me to set up an interview for a teaching assistantship... so... does this mean I got accepted??? I mean, if I'm 3/3 at this point my head is going to explode. We applied to many of the same schools, so maybe I'll sneak in off the waitinglist at one thanks to you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TripWillis Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 (edited) We applied to many of the same schools, so maybe I'll sneak in off the waitinglist at one thanks to you! Or we'll just both get accepted. Pullin' for ya. Hey all, long time lurker, first time poster. I got the same phone call. Originally I thought it meant that I had an interview for funding, but not necessarily that I got accepted to the program, since the application processes were separate. Check this though: http://www.umass.edu...admissions.html It says "Once you are admitted (and if you have applied for funding), then you will be interviewed by the Writing Program" which certainly sounds to me like the WP only interviews people who have been accepted. You might be 3/3 Trip! And this might be my first admit! It's looking pretty good. I don't want to make the official announcement yet, but it is looking VERY good. Tentative congrats! Guys... this is starting to freak me out... now I don't know where to go to school... and like... what if I get into... the H-school? #PhDAdmitProblems #humblebrag Edited February 10, 2012 by TripWillis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grunty DaGnome Posted February 10, 2012 Author Share Posted February 10, 2012 Or we'll just both get accepted. Pullin' for ya. It's looking pretty good. I don't want to make the official announcement yet, but it is looking VERY good. Tentative congrats! Guys... this is starting to freak me out... now I don't know where to go to school... and like... what if I get into... the H-school? #PhDAdmitProblems #humblebrag What about the Y school? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seafoam Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Really starting to get bummed. Where's my phone call Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TripWillis Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Really starting to get bummed. Where's my phone call They just called me back... I didn't quite have the guts to ask if this meant I was accepted, but I guess it's implicit. My interview for the TAship (a very reasonable 1/1 load for 14,000 and a tuition and fee waiver) is 02/24. Already nervous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TripWillis Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 What about the Y school? The H and the Y schools scare me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grunty DaGnome Posted February 10, 2012 Author Share Posted February 10, 2012 The H and the Y schools scare me... Whatevah! You're 3 for 3, baby! They'd be lucky to get ya. Obviously, H or Y is going to be disappointed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainy_day Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Congrats to everyone who got the call!! To everyone else: internet hugs. This is a difficult and long process; anything may still happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isidore Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Just scheduled my interview! I figured I would go in person, since I live in Boston... Like everyone else who has posted today, I haven't heard anything about official acceptance, but I say we all just go ahead and assume! Congrats to everyone else, and good luck with your interviews! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TripWillis Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 (edited) So guys, what do you think this interview is going to be like? I do have a good amount of experience, both in teaching and tutoring, so hopefully that helps. I'm just not sure what they're going to ask. Looking back, I thought my description of the good qualities of a teacher was good, but my end comment could've been better. Edited February 11, 2012 by TripWillis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isidore Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 I have no idea what to expect in this interview; I don't really have any formal teaching experience (years, ago, I subbed for 2 high school english classes, but that's about it), so that makes me wonder what, exactly, I could possibly talk about, experience-wise. I plan on reading up on the Writing Program via their website, and hoping that (especially since I'm going to interview in person) I will sound like I know what I am talking about. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stately Plump Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 Any advice would be greatly appreciated! +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TripWillis Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 +1 Stately, I notice you were waitlisted at UMD. I haven't heard anything from them, and it doesn't seem like anyone else has either. Do you know what the deal is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stately Plump Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 (edited) Stately, I notice you were waitlisted at UMD. I haven't heard anything from them, and it doesn't seem like anyone else has either. Do you know what the deal is? Yea, I should start a thread for this, because a few people have asked me. I emailed the DGS a few weeks ago. I applied for a Fulbright scholarship to do research in Finland starting in the fall (if I get it). I recently found out I was a finalist, and my application has been forwarded to Finland for final review. I emailed some departments asking about potential deferrals, in case I receive the grant and am admitted. No other schools mentioned my status, but Maryland said: "You did not make our first cut, but are on our second list." I don't know how they know I'm on the second list if they don't have the first list. If they do have the first list, I don't know why they haven't informed people. I received that email on February 2. You now know as much as I know. It's a mystery to me why they haven't said anything. Edited February 11, 2012 by Stately Plump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TripWillis Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 +1 I guess all we can do is just get as familiar with the program as is humanly possible, via the writing program website. I feel very lucky to already have a good chunk of experience, but I definitely feel I have my weaknesses and their writing program looks INCREDIBLY organized in comparison to the one in which I currently work. They have like TONS of resources. I guess that's a good thing, though. I wonder if they have one on how to grade papers more quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stately Plump Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 I wonder if they have one on how to grade papers more quickly. Haha! I think your experience is definitely a plus. I have tutoring experience, but not actual teaching. I also think the writing program/other teaching opportunities after the writing program look really promising. Most of us are going to end up in small, teaching based colleges (as opposed to R1 universities) and everyone I talk to says that experience teaching is what will get you a job. So there are potentially some opportunities there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TripWillis Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Just got my official e-mail and it cleared up some things. Very thorough and pleasant -- I was impressed! Also, it looks like they upped the teaching stipend this year. Neat-o! Well, cool. Nice to know it's official. 18 acceptances out of 180 applicants. Lyrus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isidore Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Just got my acceptance e-mail as well - so excited it's official now! Still nervous for my interview with the Writing Program, but what a great feeling - my first acceptance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TripWillis Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Just got my acceptance e-mail as well - so excited it's official now! Still nervous for my interview with the Writing Program, but what a great feeling - my first acceptance! Congrats, Isidore! Maybe I'll be seeing you in the Fall! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timshel Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Congrats, Isidore! Maybe I'll be seeing you in the Fall! Trip, out of your acceptances, is UMass your topic pick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TripWillis Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Trip, out of your acceptances, is UMass your topic pick? I think CUNY is, actually... but I have some thinking to do. And I still have to hear about CUNY funding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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