Fulbright 2016 - 2017

[cc2016sr2017]

12 hours ago, Photogeographic said:

if its like last year we will all find out at the same time for the recommended round.

As for interviews I can't say. Although I am assuming its only specific countries still and not all.  

Thanks so much for clarifying! That's what I assumed, but I wasn't positive.

Sending good vibes to everyone tonight leading into tomorrow.

[deeceecee88]

21 hours ago, AxelleRose said:

Just recieved an email from my adviser that we should be hearing back officially on Friday about semi-finalist/finalist decisions. Ah!!!

Last year we were notified on Friday the 16th.. At 12:06 central time.. But who's keeping track?  

[Dostoprimechatel'nosti]

On 1/12/2016 at 2:12 PM, AxelleRose said:

Just recieved an email from my adviser that we should be hearing back officially on Friday about semi-finalist/finalist decisions. Ah!!!

Yay! I just received the same email from my adviser!

I got the impression last year that Fulbright advisers were not permitted by to give information on notifications.  So I wonder if the Fulbright program is trying to be more transparent in the selection process? 

Anyway, I am very excited that we will be finding out tomorrow.  Best of luck to everyone!

[Dostoprimechatel'nosti]

22 hours ago, hkcool said:

I thought only certain countries interviewed applicants that were recommended by IIE. Is this changing this year?

You are right that only certain countries do interviews, usually the countries with strict language requirements.  But I know from a conversation with my adviser last year that more and more countries are choosing to incorporate interviews into their selection process each year.  I think he said that last year there were 3 countries that conducted interviews for the first time.

[MariaBrag]

23 hours ago, Photogeographic said:

Just re-read my proposal .. that was a bad idea ..  

Be proud of your application! The NatGeo application was difficult and you worked hard to meet the deadline and put yourself out there! 

[Photogeographic]

Good luck tomorrow ya'll !! 

[oco25721]

Good luck everyone!

Unfortunately I don't think this applies to Clinton Fulbright applicants. Last year they also found out later (Jan. 28th vs. 16th) and I'm expecting the same to happen this year (but still secretly holding out hope we'll find out today too!)

[deeceecee88]

Opens gmail.. Hits refresh...... Hits refresh...... Pounds head on desk.. Hits refresh.....

[cc2016sr2017]

1 hour ago, deeceecee88 said:

Opens gmail.. Hits refresh...... Hits refresh...... Pounds head on desk.. Hits refresh.....

I have my email account open in another tab, and when I glanced at the tab it had a (1) next to it, and I immediately freaked out.

It was an email from my school hitting me up for donations. Definitely not the right time. 

[brianli888@gmail.com]

I had several dreams last night in quick succession, all related to getting accepted/rejected by Fulbright (by email, by letter, etc). So today's going to be a lot of fun...

[kfm]

Sending all the positive thoughts/vibes/etc I can to everyone! (Hopefully) only a few more hours!

[Dostoprimechatel'nosti]

Whatever happens today, remember:

[gatorgrad316]

ETA Indonesia applicant here, freaking out!!! just wanted to wish everybody good luck  

[Curca]

ooooohhh good luck to everyone.  I am just reading this now...

[gtakaoka]

Am I crazy, or is it 12:45pm central time now with no response?

I have been lurking on the MFA art forums so I have not followed/participated in this thread, but I applied for a Partner Award in the UK in conjunction with University College London. I am prepared for an outright rejection because I am sure that's a widely applied-to award, but you can't win if you don't play! I wonder if the response timeline will be the same...anyways, best wishes to you all!

[pooful]

I have been lurking for a long time and finally want to join in on the fun of waiting to hear back. Good luck everyone! I applied for South Korea ETA. 

[budSimpson]

I too have been lurking! Just wanted to share what a friend of mine (a successful 2014-15 Fulbright recipient) told me in regards to initial notifications.

"And no matter what the outcome, you have already learned so much about yourself, your passions, and your goals just by surviving the bloody application process!"

Wishing everyone the best! Cheers and good luck!

[Ally K]

3 minutes ago, budSimpson said:

I too have been lurking! Just wanted to share what a friend of mine (a successful 2014-15 Fulbright recipient) told me in regards to initial notifications.

"And no matter what the outcome, you have already learned so much about yourself, your passions, and your goals just by surviving the bloody application process!"

Wishing everyone the best! Cheers and good luck!

I've been lurking too and am back to share the anticipation of waiting to hear back. Not my post productive Friday at work, that's for sure. 

[pooful]

6 minutes ago, budSimpson said:

I too have been lurking! Just wanted to share what a friend of mine (a successful 2014-15 Fulbright recipient) told me in regards to initial notifications.

"And no matter what the outcome, you have already learned so much about yourself, your passions, and your goals just by surviving the bloody application process!"

Wishing everyone the best! Cheers and good luck!

 

2 minutes ago, Ally K said:

I've been lurking too and am back to share the anticipation of waiting to hear back. Not my post productive Friday at work, that's for sure. 

Lurkers unite! 

[Positivethinking]

I've refreshed my gmail about 110 times... the anticipation is killing me!!! Good luck to every one I applied for ETA Spain

[cc2016sr2017]

What are people thinking for the notification? I'm surprised we haven't heard by now, but I'm probably being impatient.

[SmarterChild]

4 minutes ago, cc2016sr2017 said:

What are people thinking for the notification? I'm surprised we haven't heard by now, but I'm probably being impatient.

For 2013-2014 we were notified at 3:47pm. I imagine it's tempting for them to wait till the last second of the work day to hit the send button and then get out as fast as possible. 

Edited January 15, 2016 by hollyberryz

[cc2016sr2017]

4 minutes ago, hollyberryz said:

For 2013-2014 we were notified at 4:27pm. I imagine it's tempting for them to wait till the last second of the work day to hit the send button and then get out as fast as possible. 

Oh man that would drive me crazy hahaha, I already told myself if it's not sent out by 3 I'm giving up for today, but now I'm going to have to hold out longer.

[SmarteyMartey]

Losing my damn mind with this waiting.
That is all.
 

[ItsStumpy]

Hmm, so apparently my school's adviser mentioned (a few weeks ago) that we'll hear about finalist selection in late January. That may have been old news though, as people here have reported otherwise. 

 

Either way, I hope decisions come out soon and that we all get recommended!