Spring admission

[aGiRlCalLeDApPlE]

Hi everyone,

I was thinking about schools that have spring admissions for phd in Eng lit. or comp. lit? Does anyone know any? Do you also know if they offer same funding as Fall admissions? I don't feel like I'll get any acceptances for next Fall, so I thought I don't want to wait another whole year to apply. Thanks

[asleepawake]

It is way too early to say if you'll get in or not this year!

 

As far as I know, virtually no PhD programs take students in the Spring. There are some MA programs that do, but I doubt they offer competitive funding, if any, at that time. Your best bet would be to work for a year and wait it out if you don't get in this year. Would you want to go to a school that wasn't a good fit for you just because you didn't want to wait 9 months? You'll be in a PhD for a long time, so take your time.

Edited January 18, 2013 by asleepawake

[aGiRlCalLeDApPlE]

This is my second round, but I know that last year I was not qualified at all. I didn't have my MA degree and my writing sample sucked. This year I did much better and many people liked my PS and writing sample, but I only applied to 3 schools and I think that most good schools have early deadlines. Anyway, I guess I should wait and see what happens. Thanks for your reply and congrats for your first acceptance

[bluecheese]

Don't give up on this year yet. Acceptances run all the way into march.

 

I would wait and re-apply for fall 2014. Your options will be severely limited if you go for spring admissions (there is little to no funding available).

 

Complete a couple of conference papers and then re-apply. Seriously. You'll get in somewhere decent if you have an MA and a solid writing sample. If you apply for spring admission you'll totally be selling yourself short and limiting your possibilities  Apply for fall admission, and apply to as many schools as you can afford (start saving up now, put it on credit cards, barrow it from someone, whatever... it will make a HUGE difference in terms of your future prospects).