Abyss21 Posted February 9, 2017 Posted February 9, 2017 12 hours ago, KTF87 said: hehehehe - thank you, and I do hope you're right about Mcgill! let's hope it works out for you!! best of luck!! and yes, NYU are a very good match, although CMU might as well be the best fit for me so far. What's even more frustrating is that I am coming to the USA from Lebanon, and I will need to know if there would be a potential campus visit from NYU too. I need to plan accordingly !! #third_world_problem Thank you for the warm wishes. I'm going to need all of the luck (and patience) that I can get for the rest of this process. Best of luck to you with NYU and CMU! I hope you hear back soon so that you could plan your campus visits!
Abyss21 Posted February 9, 2017 Posted February 9, 2017 5 hours ago, victoriaaa said: Unfortunately, I'm just entering their MA program right now, so funding may or may not happen! I was told that they give out 10 entrance awards of $5000 to their top 10 applicants, but I'm not sure how big the program is or sure what my odds are. Fingers crossed for a tiny program! Oh, I didn't know that you were entering their MA rather than their PhD program! That definitely changes the amount of funding that you could potentially get, but $5000 is really not bad for an MA at all. Since they contacted you back so early, they're probably going to give it to you because you are likely on the top of their list. Good luck!
claritus Posted February 9, 2017 Posted February 9, 2017 (edited) Holy shit I just got into Berkeley. An email at 9 pm, after I had resigned myself to a rejection. Shitting complete bricks right now... Edited February 9, 2017 by claritus victoriaaa, kirbs005, RydraWong and 4 others 7
Straparlare Posted February 9, 2017 Posted February 9, 2017 8 minutes ago, claritus said: Holy shit I just got into Berkeley. An email at 9 pm, after I had resigned myself to a rejection. Shitting complete brick right now... Congrats! What program?
claritus Posted February 9, 2017 Posted February 9, 2017 4 minutes ago, Straparlare said: Congrats! What program? English! Avalanched 1
Straparlare Posted February 9, 2017 Posted February 9, 2017 @claritus I bet it's a huge weight off your shoulders!...or poop-brick gone.....eh....Congrats!
claritus Posted February 9, 2017 Posted February 9, 2017 It makes everything harder! But I'm thrilled! Thank you so much!
victoriaaa Posted February 9, 2017 Posted February 9, 2017 1 hour ago, ThePomoHipster said: Oh, I didn't know that you were entering their MA rather than their PhD program! That definitely changes the amount of funding that you could potentially get, but $5000 is really not bad for an MA at all. Since they contacted you back so early, they're probably going to give it to you because you are likely on the top of their list. Good luck! Fingers crossed! If they gave it to me, it'd seal the deal with them. The cherry on the top of an already very attractive cake. Abyss21 1
orphic_mel528 Posted February 9, 2017 Posted February 9, 2017 (edited) To everyone who applied to Davis: I've pretty much given up hope at this point, and that's okay, but I've been wondering for a while now...am I looking at the right screen? When I go to check my status, all I have is an Application Status Checklist that lists what materials I sent it, etc. Where am I supposed to be seeing a status? Is it at the top? Or do they not really give you a status except in email? I'm confused, and tired and neurotic. Thanks in advance. Never mind, I found it. Still says submitted. I hope I'm not one of the lucky chosen ones who doesn't hear anything until July! I'd like to at least have closure. Edited February 9, 2017 by orphic_mel528
KTF87 Posted February 9, 2017 Posted February 9, 2017 6 hours ago, imogenshakes said: Hooray! Congrats to all of the acceptances today! Things are finally starting to pick up. I hope everyone starts to hear positive news soon! I got an acceptance letter today from South Carolina. Back when I was limited geographically, they were my top choice, but the offer of funding really confirms my decision to apply more broadly. I was offered tuition remission and a TA-ship, but it's not guaranteed funding; it's renewable, and it depends on the needs of the English Department and my standing in the program whether or not I'd be able to renew it. Needless to say, I'm glad I applied other places, because I've gotten much better offers elsewhere! In other news, I heard from the DGS at Davis again today, who told me UC schools are in a partnership and students can take courses for credit at other UC schools. So....maybe, if things pan out, I'll see some of you lucky Berkeley admits in the next few years?? Mabrook!!! (Congratulations!!!!) I am loving the vibes and the news here. I am really happy for each and everyone of you * moment * Keep the faith guys!! NYU are still awfully quiet....maybe it's "the deep breath before the plunge* in Gandalf's words. <3 <3
Dr. Old Bill Posted February 9, 2017 Posted February 9, 2017 5 hours ago, claritus said: Holy shit I just got into Berkeley. An email at 9 pm, after I had resigned myself to a rejection. Shitting complete bricks right now... !!! Congratulations, @claritus!
CaffeineCardigan Posted February 9, 2017 Posted February 9, 2017 Received unofficial acceptance to the M.Phil in Popular Literature at Trinity College Dublin yesterday. After taking two years off since finishing undergrad, getting my first acceptance is an amazing feeling! Now I'm even more anxiously waiting to hear from Edinburgh, though. My Edinburgh application still says it's new and all documents pending verification so I wonder if they haven't started on it yet. I'm trying to prepare myself for a long haul but it's rough having no idea how long it might take. Caien 1
englishing Posted February 9, 2017 Posted February 9, 2017 6 hours ago, claritus said: Holy shit I just got into Berkeley. An email at 9 pm, after I had resigned myself to a rejection. Shitting complete bricks right now... so awesome!!! But also, wtf is this timing? My hope was just starting to get comfy in its grave. Yanaka, anxiousphd and Avalanched 3
Warelin Posted February 9, 2017 Posted February 9, 2017 6 hours ago, claritus said: Holy shit I just got into Berkeley. An email at 9 pm, after I had resigned myself to a rejection. Shitting complete bricks right now... Congrats! Good things are still happening!
Lovegood Posted February 9, 2017 Posted February 9, 2017 5 hours ago, orphic_mel528 said: To everyone who applied to Davis: I've pretty much given up hope at this point, and that's okay, but I've been wondering for a while now...am I looking at the right screen? When I go to check my status, all I have is an Application Status Checklist that lists what materials I sent it, etc. Where am I supposed to be seeing a status? Is it at the top? Or do they not really give you a status except in email? I'm confused, and tired and neurotic. Thanks in advance. Never mind, I found it. Still says submitted. I hope I'm not one of the lucky chosen ones who doesn't hear anything until July! I'd like to at least have closure. Hi,there. I checked my portal too today, no information about the application status, just the materials checklist. I don't know if they have sent out all the acceptances. But there are 4-5 acceptances posted on the page. orphic_mel528 1
jungThug Posted February 9, 2017 Posted February 9, 2017 snow day on the east coast today. might be a quiet day for decisions cypressknee 1
Dr. Old Bill Posted February 9, 2017 Posted February 9, 2017 31 minutes ago, jungThug said: snow day on the east coast today. might be a quiet day for decisions But NOT a quiet day for snow dogs!!! jungThug, lyonessrampant, kirbs005 and 10 others 13
ProfessionalNerd Posted February 9, 2017 Posted February 9, 2017 (edited) On 2/4/2017 at 2:45 PM, loganondorf said: Yay, I'm into Pittsburgh too! Congratulations to you both!! So excited to go visit. Are either of you medievalists? Congrats! My focus is on contemporary Poetics and Post-Colonialism (specifically Africana). Edited February 9, 2017 by ProfessionalNerd KikiDelivery 1
KikiDelivery Posted February 9, 2017 Posted February 9, 2017 (edited) On 2/4/2017 at 2:45 PM, loganondorf said: Yay, I'm into Pittsburgh too! Congratulations to you both!! So excited to go visit. Are either of you medievalists? My focus is contemporary, with an emphasis on queer, critical race, and ecocritical theory. Glad to have 3 Pitt acceptances on the board Edited February 9, 2017 by KikiDelivery
KTF87 Posted February 9, 2017 Posted February 9, 2017 8 minutes ago, KikiDelivery said: My focus is contemporary, with an emphasis on queer, critical race, and ecocritical theory. Glad to have 3 Pitt acceptances on the board awesome stuff!!! maybe we'll bump into each other if you guys take the Pitt offer and I the CMU offer going there for a visit early March. they're really close to each other right? Keep the faith guys!
KikiDelivery Posted February 9, 2017 Posted February 9, 2017 4 minutes ago, KTF87 said: awesome stuff!!! maybe we'll bump into each other if you guys take the Pitt offer and I the CMU offer going there for a visit early March. they're really close to each other right? Keep the faith guys! Oh yes, they are both almost right next to each other from what I've heard! It would be exciting to meet people from CMU. I am sure there are lots of collaborations / opportunities between the two schools.
imogenshakes Posted February 9, 2017 Posted February 9, 2017 7 hours ago, orphic_mel528 said: Never mind, I found it. Still says submitted. I hope I'm not one of the lucky chosen ones who doesn't hear anything until July! I'd like to at least have closure. I don't if this is helpful or if it makes things worse, but I checked my portal this morning and mine just says "submitted" too. I have only official word from a phone call and an email from the DGS - no other letters, emails, anything. I hope you hear soon! And man, congrats, @claritus! I'm sorry they put you through that, though, geez. I can imagine getting an email so late would be quite a shock. orphic_mel528 1
imogenshakes Posted February 9, 2017 Posted February 9, 2017 For some reason the post wouldn't let me start a new line to congratulate the other acceptances today, so here I am, making another post. haha Congrats to EVERYONE! Here's to hoping there's more good news across the board today! ratanegra19 1
loganondorf Posted February 9, 2017 Posted February 9, 2017 1 hour ago, ProfessionalNerd said: Congrats! My focus is on contemporary Poetics and Post-Colonialism (specifically Africana). 1 hour ago, KikiDelivery said: My focus is contemporary, with an emphasis on queer, critical race, and ecocritical theory. Glad to have 3 Pitt acceptances on the board 1 hour ago, KTF87 said: awesome stuff!!! maybe we'll bump into each other if you guys take the Pitt offer and I the CMU offer going there for a visit early March. they're really close to each other right? Keep the faith guys! Hooray for Pittsburgh (the city)! One of the reasons I was really attracted to the program was the large overlap and collaborative opportunities with CMU.
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