Film, Cinema, and Visual Studies –– 2013

[Swagato]

Personally, I've written Northwestern off. 

 

I'm far more stressed out over Chicago, which is not only one of my top choices, but is also mysteriously silent so far. Granted, an admit email was reported on this date in 2011, so they are within a reasonable timeframe. However, with all those Chicago departments sending out emails on a 1-2 day span just a few days ago, and today's flurry of Mathematics rejection emails, I'm increasingly worried that they have already notified and that it has simply bypassed this forum.

[edenetapres]

Eh I wouldn't sweat it about Chicago. The Math results seem pretty irrelevant; a lot of the other humanities depts seem not to have sent out any decisions yet either

[Swagato]

I've actually been trying to figure out which humanities depts. have notified and which haven't. Off-hand, could you name some? For some reason my mind's frazzled today, ha.

[AGalCanHope]

Yargh. Rejected from UT-Austin. Bummer. One of my tops. 

[letmein]

Just received email acceptance from Austin, including full funding details!!!   Huzzah!

 

I'm really shocked that UT sorted out its funding this early. I hope others have received good news in their inbox.

[letmein]

Oh, I should mention that there were 8 acceptances at Austin from a pool of 100 or so. The email didn't specify how many of those acceptances were PhD vs. MA, though.

[Swagato]

What was the Austin funding package like, if you don't mind sharing? I'm just curious about public institution/level of funding. Feel free to PM.

[owl_790]

I just checked my status on the UT-Austin website, and it says that it's still "in review." I don't know if that's a good thing or not.... the anticipation is killing me!

[nestwerk]

usc is sending out notifications slowly. got an acceptance via email today. funding tba. website status is unchanged tho.

[edgeofmyseat]

Can someone tell me where they go to check the status of their applications online? My application pages simply say "submitted," but I have yet to find where it says something like "Under Review." Thanks in advance for any pointers!

[letmein]

Every university seems to have its own submission system, and constructions of some of them are downright baffling. For instance, when I submitted my UT application, I received a new "UT EID" username and password to log me into the university's central services. In order to check my status, I would have to log into the UT network, scroll to a bottom link called "Admissions," click on another link for "Application Status," and finally "View Details" to get to the actual decisions page. Ay carumba!

 

I think most programs will send you an email directly if there is any change in your status (for good or ill). It's rarer that the application pages will be the first way you receive any decision updates. One exception is Northwestern, which has an apparent history of posting rejections to its website without bothering to inform applicants at all. But most other sites don't serve much purpose other than encouraging compulsive checking and refreshing...

[letmein]

By the way, a long-awaited acceptance for UChicago appears to have been posted to the results page. Anyone here claiming it?

[Swagato]

Yes, please. Any information about the Chicago admit would be appreciated.

 

Edit: Principally, when did you receive the email, and was there any mention of cohort size?

Edited February 10, 2013 by Swagato

[filmophile]

Has anyone heard from Brown or Harvard yet?

[Swagato]

No, it isn't yet time for either of those two.

[owl_790]

For those still waiting on UT-Austin, I just e-mailed the coordinator, and she said not all 8 admits have been notified yet.

[Swagato]

Pitt will more than likely notify this week. Will the Chicago admit really not come forth? I'm really keen on learning any other information available re: cohort size, possible waitlists, etc. 

[Swagato]

$#@%@#$^ I'm waitlisted at Pitt.

[letmein]

Potentially hopeful news, Swagato! I hope there's a drop so you can fill in. How many other apps do you have left?

Edited February 11, 2013 by letmein

[Swagato]

Quite a bunch. Not counting official rejection (UCSB) and implicit ones, 7 are left to notify. 

[MediaAmbition]

Swagato, I believe in you!

[mynameistrinity]

hi all, haven't really followed this but here's what i've got so far--

 

accepted: UCSB, UT-Austin

interviewed at UW-Madison, Northwestern

haven't heard from anyone else (the usual lot)

 

madison says they're still waiting to see how many current students stay on and need funding

[letmein]

Hi, mynameistrinity!

 

Congrats on all the acceptances so far. We may be future colleagues at Austin or UCSB.  

 

More info on your experience with Northwestern would be appreciated. Are you a Screen Cultures applicant? Have they already done their interview weekend? Do you have any idea about class size, number of applications, etc?

[maximusrex23]

I can claim one of those Irvine acceptances.  I think they probably notified most on the 8th of Feb.  Funding details, TBA...

[edgeofmyseat]

Do the UCs tend to notify around the same time as one another? It seems like they are currently sending out a lot-- friends of mine have heard from Davis, San Diego and Santa Cruz all in the past week (not all film programs). Yet I haven't heard a peep from UCLA anywhere on here. Hmmmm?