t1racyjacks Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 Maybe we should just divide all the unis between us and start harassing them for information? actually, this sounds like an excellent idea
SubmarineReflection Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 Ok comp lit folks, I finally cracked and emailed Berkeley asking about decisions. Was told that successful applicants would be notified early next week.  My chance of getting in: 0.0000001 on scale of 10. Stress level: 100000000 on scale of 10. OH NO OH HOLY GOD. That's my first choice. Very queasy.
iwontbelyeveit Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 Ok comp lit folks, I finally cracked and emailed Berkeley asking about decisions. Was told that successful applicants would be notified early next week.  My chance of getting in: 0.0000001 on scale of 10. Stress level: 100000000 on scale of 10.  eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeekÂ
t1racyjacks Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 I should call Emory comp lit. Who supports this idea?
Appppplication Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 I thought someone posted interview notices for Emory complit a week or two ago. You could always email them and ask about decisions.
t1racyjacks Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 I thought someone posted interview notices for Emory complit a week or two ago. You could always email them and ask about decisions. that's precisely why I want to call them. even more puzzlingly, when the interview notices were posted they just told me a letter of rec was missing, since they were reviewing apps and noticed. wtf??? is it because I'm not american?
Appppplication Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 It actually could mean they're still reviewing your app. Because you're not American it's not likely they're going to invite you to a campus visit--too expensive assuming you're abroad right now--which means your file will be reviewed differently than US applicants. You should call them first thing tomorrow and get clarification.
bgt28 Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 I mean, real talk, this shit hurts a ton. the suffocating silence. No POI contact, not status updates, no mail. I feel like I'm literally in the panic room
t1racyjacks Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 appplication: will do  and I feel your pain. I play Bejeweled... and actually I find that for some reason played on repeat numbs one... so eh I have it on for hours :ph34r:
Katla Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 (edited) I mean, real talk, this shit hurts a ton. the suffocating silence. No POI contact, not status updates, no mail. I feel like I'm literally in the panic room  I know. The silence is killing me! Selfishly I am a little relieved that I am not the only one being ignored, makes me less worried that there might be a big app party going on that I'm not invited to  Also, going by the results survey there doesn't seem to be too much going on with the Spanish (and other foreign lang) acceptances yet, and given our probably dependence on foreign lits as well I guess it makes sense for the Comp Lit departments to be so agonisingly silent Edited January 28, 2015 by Katla
SubmarineReflection Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 (edited) I know. The silence is killing me! Selfishly I am a little relieved that I am not the only one being ignored, makes me less worried that there might be a big app party going on that I'm not invited to  Also, going by the results survey there doesn't seem to be too much going on with the Spanish (and other foreign lang) acceptances yet, and given our probably dependence on foreign lits as well I guess it makes sense for the Comp Lit departments to be so agonisingly silent  I wholeheartedly agree with everything that's been said. Having trouble focusing at work. Edited January 28, 2015 by SubmarineReflection
quena Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 oops, sorry for having caused some queasiness... Â Seriously, I just want this agony to be over! (then again my latest notification will hopefully come in March...
BlueRaincoat Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 Hey, I've been creeping around this complit thread for a while now, and thought maybe you guys would benefit from knowing I didn't hear anything from any department as well. Â My guess is not for another week at least.
t1racyjacks Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 I just called Emory Comp Lit. There's good and bad news. The bad news is that every one of the 'first tier' applicants has been sent an email for interviews, including the international students. So if you're an Emory Comp Lit applicant, it means that you didn't make the 'first round'. However, there's a 'waiting list' apparently, and a 'second tier' bunch of applicants or something, so I don't know. Â Regarding my status, the admin said she'll email DGS and check quena 1
Katla Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 I just called Emory Comp Lit. There's good and bad news. The bad news is that every one of the 'first tier' applicants has been sent an email for interviews, including the international students. So if you're an Emory Comp Lit applicant, it means that you didn't make the 'first round'. However, there's a 'waiting list' apparently, and a 'second tier' bunch of applicants or something, so I don't know. Regarding my status, the admin said she'll email DGS and check I'll keep my fingers crossed for you and all other people who are hoping to hear from Emory!
nuclearves Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 Thanks for the update on Emory. Â I can't find anything on their website about interviews. Â The only way I have heard about them is through this forum.
fancypants09 Posted January 29, 2015 Posted January 29, 2015 No news here either...makes me think that comp lit has got to be one of the few departments that has yet to send out ANYTHING, except for the Emory interviews.Â
iwontbelyeveit Posted January 29, 2015 Posted January 29, 2015 There's also still that lone Penn State Interviewee. Still no takers?
Gustav Posted January 29, 2015 Posted January 29, 2015 PennState has narrowed down to 5 or 6 people. Some, or perhaps all, have been interviewed. The results will come out soon.
Appppplication Posted January 29, 2015 Posted January 29, 2015 Well, it's good to hear at least some news, even though I didn't apply there.
Katla Posted January 29, 2015 Posted January 29, 2015 I think Comp Lit is finally starting to roll....!!!!  I woke up to an email from UW Madison this morning telling me they were going to accept me...      They also told me that they're getting a new Latin Americanist in their faculty which is absolutely amazing! If anyone else has applied I wish you all the luck in the world! quena 1
quena Posted January 29, 2015 Posted January 29, 2015 I think Comp Lit is finally starting to roll....!!!! I woke up to an email from UW Madison this morning telling me they were going to accept me... They also told me that they're getting a new Latin Americanist in their faculty which is absolutely amazing! If anyone else has applied I wish you all the luck in the world! That's amazing!! Congratulations!! First visible comp lit acceptance, yay!! Katla 1
Katla Posted January 29, 2015 Posted January 29, 2015 Thanks Let's hope we all get more good news in the next couple of weeks! Dr. Old Bill 1
Appppplication Posted January 30, 2015 Posted January 30, 2015 Someone on the acceptance thread said UC Berkeley already sent out complit acceptances. I didn't apply there but anyone know anything about this?
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