Datatape Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 I just broke down and called the Graduate Office. I spoke with a very nice secretary who told me the faculty only has three more files to review and will be meeting at the end of the week to do the ranking. Once they're done with that, she said they'll be specifically calling the top three candidates right away to be offering admission and will work their way down the list from there. There were 440 total applicants to the MFA and Ph.D., but only 106 to the Ph.D. As I understand it, that's up from last year, but still way less to contend with than other schools, especially since they usually take about 12 Ph.D.s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
see_bella Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 LSU is a great school for English related programs! I pray you get in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datatape Posted March 6, 2012 Author Share Posted March 6, 2012 Hey, inafuturelife, I do have a couple questions. 1. What's life in Baton Rouge like? I've heard conflicting accounts, though most seem to lean toward "if you avoid I-10 at all costs and avoid going outside between April and October, it's really not too bad." 2. My major focus is Southern Studies, so if I get in, I'll be primarily working with Costello, Henninger, Lowe, and Moreland. I don't know what your focus is, but have you had the chance to work with/take classes with any of them so far? I don't want to count my chickens yet, but I've felt all along that LSU is my Hail Mary pass and the school where I have the best chance of getting in. It's been one of my top picks from the start and my interests really match up with the program's strengths. This is the one I've been really, really hoping for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datatape Posted March 8, 2012 Author Share Posted March 8, 2012 I'll respond more on Thursday when I have time, but Lowe is going to Georgia in the fall. Officially announced last week. I'm surprised to hear that about Lowe. Is it just for the semester or a permanent move? If it is permanent, I'll be dissapointed - his research interests really lined up with mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
effess Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 I'm surprised to hear that about Lowe. Is it just for the semester or a permanent move? If it is permanent, I'll be dissapointed - his research interests really lined up with mine. Permanent, I'm afraid. Announced here at UGA on 2/29. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datatape Posted March 10, 2012 Author Share Posted March 10, 2012 Okay, who's claiming that acceptance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistral Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 I got a call from the DGS at around 6:30 EST. Sorry - I don't have any information on numbers accepted or how many she called today. My subfield is 19th c. Brit. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datatape Posted March 10, 2012 Author Share Posted March 10, 2012 also, for what it's worth, rumor has it that they might only be able to accept as few as 6 ph.d students this year (but again, that's rumor). there were 10 accepted in my cohort; they decided to accept less students rather than cut our funding. Hoo-boy. I don't suppose you'd know how many they usually put on the waitlist, do you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datatape Posted March 10, 2012 Author Share Posted March 10, 2012 Lovely. Guess I can cross this one off, then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datatape Posted March 14, 2012 Author Share Posted March 14, 2012 I got a very warm and encouraging email from Dr. Weltman after emailing her to inquire about my status. She stated that I am on the waitlist with "quite a few other names", and that the news may not come for a while about whether they can admit me or not. I'm not holding out too much hope, but if there's anyone out there who got accepted to LSU (particularly a Southern Studies person) who's decided not to go, I would love you forever if you let Dr. Weltman know and a spot opened up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lolopixie Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 I got waitlisted. Although I know this is not an admission, it is the best news I have had in 2 years! TripWillis, Tybalt, Fiona Thunderpaws and 4 others 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cquin Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 YAY, lolo!!! So excited for you. Here's to hoping it turns into an admission! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TripWillis Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 I got waitlisted. Although I know this is not an admission, it is the best news I have had in 2 years! WOO! I really really really hope it becomes an acceptance, lolo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lolopixie Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 I really want in LSU. This is the 2nd time I've applied there. I was straight out rejected last year, so I feel like this is a win. So close, yet so far away. I'm really hoping this turns into an acceptance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinkrobot Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 congratulations, lolopixie! I didn't apply to LSU, but I have to admit that I've been stalking this topic in the hopes that I'd see you'd gotten good news. Crossing my fingers for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datatape Posted March 15, 2012 Author Share Posted March 15, 2012 I have a friend who worked in the deli at a supermarket in New Orleans. When I told him there's a chance I might get into LSU, he volunteered to take one of their rotisserie chickens, throw it at the grave of Marie Leveau and run like all hell. That was the best laugh I've had in a long time and one I really, really needed. lyonessrampant and Datatape 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venti White Choc. Mocha Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Waitlisted, hm... I'll have to check back up on the school again. You can do it lolo! You will fly far far to Louisiana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lolopixie Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 YAY, lolo!!! So excited for you. Here's to hoping it turns into an admission! WOO! I really really really hope it becomes an acceptance, lolo! yay!!! hopefully this turns into an even better piece of news for you and datatape congratulations, lolopixie! I didn't apply to LSU, but I have to admit that I've been stalking this topic in the hopes that I'd see you'd gotten good news. Crossing my fingers for you! Waitlisted, hm... I'll have to check back up on the school again. You can do it lolo! You will fly far far to Louisiana Thanks for all the warm wishes and positive thinking. It is good to know that I have people in my cheering section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stately Plump Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Go lolo! Here's hoping you're in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venti White Choc. Mocha Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 I got a call from the DGS at around 6:30 EST. Sorry - I don't have any information on numbers accepted or how many she called today. My subfield is 19th c. Brit. Good luck! My slot! My PRECIOUS!!!! GRRR! Roamnticists hates filthy hobbitses. lolopixie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lolopixie Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 My slot! My PRECIOUS!!!! GRRR! Roamnticists hates filthy hobbitses. LOL get it together! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venti White Choc. Mocha Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 Come on LSU! 1/1 and more money. I'm not multi-tasky enought for a 2/2. I will die. Take me now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lolopixie Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Purple is my PhD color!!! There is a reason I have been devoted to the color purple my entire life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datatape Posted March 24, 2012 Author Share Posted March 24, 2012 I'm biting my nails down to the elbow at this point, because I'm pretty sure this is just about the only school I've got a chance at making it off the waitlist. Come on, LSU, do me a solid, please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datatape Posted April 10, 2012 Author Share Posted April 10, 2012 Anybody going to claim that acceptance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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