Scottstein Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 but Emory notifies mid-Jan....7th Jan is way too early Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Old Bill Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 but Emory notifies mid-Jan....7th Jan is way too early There are no definitive dates, I'm afraid. There may be tendencies and trends, but a program can notify whenever they'd like (within reason). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottstein Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 Thanks.I accept my fate.Life could have been much worse,after all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfLorax Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 Congrats to all the admits! How exciting. As for UMD, don't stress if you haven't heard back yet. Last year, we rolled out our notifications, and those who were on the wait list weren't notified until a spot opened up. The incoming cohort wasn't truly settled until April 17, actually. So I wouldn't be surprised if acceptances trickled out again this year. Also, hypervodka, let me know if you want to chat about UMD! You'll be contacted by students within your field soon enough, but if you're eager to ask some questions sooner than later, I'm happy to talk. I'd prefer video chatting, though, as I rarely have access to both of my hands these days! Dr. Old Bill and hypervodka 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypervodka Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 Also, hypervodka, let me know if you want to chat about UMD! You'll be contacted by students within your field soon enough, but if you're eager to ask some questions sooner than later, I'm happy to talk. I'd prefer video chatting, though, as I rarely have access to both of my hands these days! Thanks so much! I absolutely will take you up on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmart99 Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Congrats, Hypervodka! I can't speak for the other people who've received offers from other schools, but the sense I've gotten thus far is that the earliness of my Urbana admission was tied up with the deadline for the specific (sort of crazy good?) fellowship they're applying for on my behalf. I don't think it means that they've made all the other decisions about the cohort, or that people who haven't heard yet won't be admitted! Edited since I now see that lyonessrampant mentioned this upthread! On behalf of the UIUC English department, allow me to welcome you to our program, should you choose to accept. I, too, was an early admit, but I was told they try to let their top candidates know as soon as possible, so this may be another potential reason for your early acceptance. Please, do ask any questions, if you have any. I am happy to help in anyway I can. unræd 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queennight Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Fully calling somebody out, but there was an acceptance to University of York (UK I'm assuming rather than Canadian) for English (PhD). Congrats to whoever it was! 1Q84, jhefflol and windrainfireandbooks 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
__________________________ Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Congrats, unraed and hypervodka! Killin' it! I'll now commence the compulsive e-mail checking for UMD emails... unræd and EuQuero 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sillyrabbit Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Congratz all! I wanted to share my second PhD acceptance this weekend with you all. I'm very grateful to have heard back already from two very strong programs that are also great research fits. Again, I applied to both English and Am. studies programs, so I think they have different timelines. I'm actually somewhat speechless at this point. Best of luck to those who are waiting...fingers crossed for good news soon! unræd, jazzyd, toasterazzi and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unræd Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Congratz all! I wanted to share my second PhD acceptance this weekend with you all. I'm very grateful to have heard back already from two very strong programs that are also great research fits. Again, I applied to both English and Am. studies programs, so I think they have different timelines. I'm actually somewhat speechless at this point. Best of luck to those who are waiting...fingers crossed for good news soon! Congrats! I noticed earlier today you'd upped your signature to two acceptances, but didn't want to call you out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Q84 Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 So happy for everyone, especially for getting some early relief Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hreaðemus Posted January 19, 2015 Author Share Posted January 19, 2015 I wanted to share my second PhD acceptance this weekend with you all. I'm very grateful to have heard back already from two very strong programs that are also great research fits. Again, I applied to both English and Am. studies programs, so I think they have different timelines. Good for you!! Do you mind my asking where you've been accepted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InHacSpeVivo Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Very first notification was an acceptance!!!! Considering the shut out that was my last application cycle, this is a huge relief! hreaðemus, unræd, Skye12 and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unræd Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Very first notification was an acceptance!!!! Considering the shut out that was my last application cycle, this is a huge relief! And here I thought today would be a day of no news--congrats!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Old Bill Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Very first notification was an acceptance!!!! Considering the shut out that was my last application cycle, this is a huge relief! Woo hoo!! Details, details! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InHacSpeVivo Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Woo hoo!! Details, details! Michigan State, funding information to follow--I know it's not an ivy, but their placement rates are excellent ;-) jazzyd, jhefflol, 1Q84 and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katla Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Congrats to everyone who's getting such lovely, heartwarming news... Though yes, details please!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilithWntDwn2TN Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Hey, so what's the deal with interviews in English Ph.D. programs? Will all/most programs request them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhefflol Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Congrats to everyone so far!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echo449 Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Hey, so what's the deal with interviews in English Ph.D. programs? Will all/most programs request them? Almost no programs require them, and those that do are exceptions rather than the rule. Duke lit and Emory are the two biggest interviewers, I think. pannpann 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sillyrabbit Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Good for you!! Do you mind my asking where you've been accepted? USC American studies and ethnicity - I'm very excited to be potentially working with some rock star scholars, including jack halberstam, Nayan shah, etc. I hope no one minds me posting American studies results here...the interdisciplinary forums seem rather dead. This forum has become my home anyway hreaðemus and hypervodka 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilithWntDwn2TN Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Almost no programs require them, and those that do are exceptions rather than the rule. Duke lit and Emory are the two biggest interviewers, I think. Well... bummer. I shall commence self-flagellation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramus Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Hey, so what's the deal with interviews in English Ph.D. programs? Will all/most programs request them? Not all will request them -- not even most of them. I think the interview serves two basic functions. The most significant thing is that it allows programs to verify that a person is actually a good fit for them. They're investing a lot of time and money in their admits, so they want to make sure that 1) you're ready for a PhD and won't wash out, and 2) that you're a normal person. The second thing, and this is going to sound a bit cynical, is that the interview is linked to prestige. In the last few years, there has been a rise in the number of mid-tier schools like Notre Dame and SMU doing interviews. These schools have plenty of money (the very interview itself, and the fact that schools can afford to bring you in, reminds you of this) and, I imagine, want to see their stature commensurate with their wealth. The interview makes the program seem that it is more prestigious than it actually is. I don't mean to diminish the success of people getting interviews -- certainly that's a big deal and those folks should be congratulated. But it seems that most of the interviewing schools are ranked from 20-50 in US News, on the cusp of entering the top tier, and have something to gain by advancing the sense of their selectivity. nuclearves 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katla Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 USC American studies and ethnicity - I'm very excited to be potentially working with some rock star scholars, including jack halberstam, Nayan shah, etc. Wow, that's amazing! I would give an arm and a leg to work with Halberstam! (also, is it just me that has to remind myself there probably was some reason (good or bad) for why I didn't apply every time someone mentions a programme and its amazing professors?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InHacSpeVivo Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 (edited) Wow, that's amazing! I would give an arm and a leg to work with Halberstam! (also, is it just me that has to remind myself there probably was some reason (good or bad) for why I didn't apply every time someone mentions a programme and its amazing professors?) Ditto. And a huge congrats, sillyrabbit. I was so bummed I couldn't apply to USC. Not that I could get in, but I quote Halberstam like its my job... lol Also, re: American Studies, please do share! This was my home last time I applied despite sending equal AmStu and English apps. Despite dropping the AmStu programs this cycle, I'm still big on interdisciplinary work anyway, which had a huge impact on where I applied. It seems to be a trend in English generally. Edited January 20, 2015 by In hac spe vivo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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