2017 Acceptances

[lambc]

Hello! I haven't posted much on the forum, but reading everyone else's comments, concerns, and triumphs has been the only thing keeping me sane during this process! 

This is my first time applying to Ph.D. programs, or really any kind of graduate program (I'm getting my master's now, but I got it by applying to a job position that ended up becoming a GA position), so it's been a learning process. Hoping for advice from someone more experienced...

I received a letter stating that I was placed on the wait list for the University of Tennessee. When I emailed to check to see where I am on the list, they said that they didn't have the list finished yet so they couldn't tell me. The admin. assistant also said "But if we do get a no from the first round then you are the second person in  your division. So it is very likely you would get admission and funding." 

 

What does the division part mean? Is that just the Literature, Criticism, & Textual Studies concentration? Or is that something more specific within that concentration? Also, does anyone know if UTK tends to move through their waitlist at all?This is my first choice in schools, and I just want to know whether I should be hopeful.

[chellyfish_]

2 minutes ago, lambc said:

Hello! I haven't posted much on the forum, but reading everyone else's comments, concerns, and triumphs has been the only thing keeping me sane during this process! 

This is my first time applying to Ph.D. programs, or really any kind of graduate program (I'm getting my master's now, but I got it by applying to a job position that ended up becoming a GA position), so it's been a learning process. Hoping for advice from someone more experienced...

I received a letter stating that I was placed on the wait list for the University of Tennessee. When I emailed to check to see where I am on the list, they said that they didn't have the list finished yet so they couldn't tell me. The admin. assistant also said "But if we do get a no from the first round then you are the second person in  your division. So it is very likely you would get admission and funding." 

 

What does the division part mean? Is that just the Literature, Criticism, & Textual Studies concentration? Or is that something more specific within that concentration? Also, does anyone know if UTK tends to move through their waitlist at all?This is my first choice in schools, and I just want to know whether I should be hopeful.

"Division" is a strange word to use, but I imagine they mean concentration.  As in, if the admitted people in your field (early modern, medieval, whatever your field may be) turn down their places, it's likely you'll get in in their stead.  Places tend to use this waitlist system as it gives them a more even field of admits.  But that's just my best guess -- possible they mean something else!

[The Mountain Goat]

4 minutes ago, eliza_winter said:

The results page has one acceptance up! Says it's plain literature -- I applied for the creative concentration myself! You? 

Definitely also one of my top choices! Amazing school, AAAAAMAAZING location....I'm too anxious for this stress haha!

I have a friend who went there, so I spend a couple days on their campus, it's awesome. 

I applied to the Psychology department, I know some people have already had interviews in January, so I'm not getting my hopes high, but it'd be a really good fit for me. 

Good luck and keep us updated!

[mouthfulofstars]

Hey all!

Not sure why, but the board isn't letting me post a decision at the moment. I just received a rejection from Umich's PhD in English and Women's Literature program. Pretty bummed, but not too surprised. They said they only accepted two people, so here's hoping at least one of them was one of the lovely people on here!

[fellowfellowshipfellow]

5 minutes ago, mouthfulofstars said:

Hey all!

Not sure why, but the board isn't letting me post a decision at the moment. I just received a rejection from Umich's PhD in English and Women's Literature program. Pretty bummed, but not too surprised. They said they only accepted two people, so here's hoping at least one of them was one of the lovely people on here!

nah, it posted. Sorry to hear that

[englishing]

9 minutes ago, eliza_winter said:

Anyone here belong to the posted UCSC acceptance?   Dying for details hahah

 

6 minutes ago, The Mountain Goat said:

They have already informed some people? Do you know which department? They are one of my op choices and tired of refreshing my portal all the time!

This was me! I got a phone call--probably the kindest phone call of my life--from a POI this afternoon. Accepted to the PhD program in Literature, with top funding award! Waitlisted at UChicago and waiting to hear from a few more programs. Definitely excited about this option. It's a great fit for my interests (postmodernism, self-consciousness) and a location I could be happy in for many years. 

[The Mountain Goat]

41 minutes ago, englishing said:

 

This was me! I got a phone call--probably the kindest phone call of my life--from a POI this afternoon. Accepted to the PhD program in Literature, with top funding award! Waitlisted at UChicago and waiting to hear from a few more programs. Definitely excited about this option. It's a great fit for my interests (postmodernism, self-consciousness) and a location I could be happy in for many years. 

That's awesome, congratulations mate!

I'm still waiting to hear back from UChicago!

[imogenshakes]

3 hours ago, chamakay said:

Thanks so much for the reassurance. Researching and reading over everything about the program again is making me feel more excited and less stressed by the minute. There are so many amazing interdisciplinary centers and initiatives at UCSB! What did you learn about the Literature and the Mind program?

@mereandtonks, I'm glad someone else relates. I hope you're feeling a little less freaked out now too, though!

Man, I know! I'm quite excited about all of the environmental initiatives they have! And I actually don't know much about the Lit and the Mind program...I can't find who mentioned it (was it @ratanegra19?), but I remember seeing something out there about that. 

[zombiekeats]

Any BU applicants here? I remember hearing from them mid-month last time I applied, but so far nothing. 

[ProfessionalNerd]

5 hours ago, echo449 said:

Hi ProfessionalNerd,

Congrats on yr waitlist--I'm a 20th centuriest here, so I work with/have taken classes with many of our faculty in your area. Feel free to PM me any questions you might have about the program!
 

Thanks. I'll reach out if I have any questions

[chamakay]

1 hour ago, imogenshakes said:

Man, I know! I'm quite excited about all of the environmental initiatives they have! And I actually don't know much about the Lit and the Mind program...I can't find who mentioned it (was it @ratanegra19?), but I remember seeing something out there about that. 

Oh god, I'm so sorry! That's what too much excitement gets me!

[DaisyMiller]

Hi everyone -

I have been a lurker ever since I discovered this thread (when anxiously googling, "When do you hear back from X"). First, I must say that this is such a kind, supportive group and it is certainly a relief to know that others also refresh their email as much as I do! I'm currently applying for my MA in English (after an unsuccessful attempt at a Phd application 7 years ago after graduating college) and waiting to hear back from NYU & Columbia. Has anyone heard from Columbia or NYU, or have any insight? (I just heard back from Stony Brook, which is exciting, but very anxious about the other two!)

[la_mod]

2 hours ago, DaisyMiller said:

Hi everyone -

I have been a lurker ever since I discovered this thread (when anxiously googling, "When do you hear back from X"). First, I must say that this is such a kind, supportive group and it is certainly a relief to know that others also refresh their email as much as I do! I'm currently applying for my MA in English (after an unsuccessful attempt at a Phd application 7 years ago after graduating college) and waiting to hear back from NYU & Columbia. Has anyone heard from Columbia or NYU, or have any insight? (I just heard back from Stony Brook, which is exciting, but very anxious about the other two!)

I'm not sure about NYU. For Columbia, I've read that either the acceptances will be released tomorrow OR the AdCom is meeting tomorrow to finalize. When I interviewed, they just said that it'd be "late February." Anyone else heard anything?

[eyeshadow]

@DaisyMiller If you are applying for MA, the results would probably come out in March. The past results from the result board indicate this: same with Columbia, if the program you are applying for is MA. It could even go as late as April. PhD results for NYU have been announced around last week. Good luck!

[gyeum]

I just got into the Comp Lit PhD at Yale! My top choice!

[allywally]

Anyone want to claim the Boston University acceptance? 

[ShakesRos]

12 hours ago, zombiekeats said:

Any BU applicants here? I remember hearing from them mid-month last time I applied, but so far nothing. 

Hi! I applied to BU. Just noticed someone put up an acceptance from the 22nd. I'm half tempted to call or email, but I don't even know if that's frowned upon. 

 

Who was the BU acceptance?! 

[ShakesRos]

24 minutes ago, allywally said:

Anyone want to claim the Boston University acceptance? 

I'm dying to know about this acceptance too! This is my top choice and I'm a little nervous I haven't heard anything yet

[zombiekeats]

Just now, ShakesRos said:

Hi! I applied to BU. Just noticed someone put up an acceptance from the 22nd. I'm half tempted to call or email, but I don't even know if that's frowned upon. 

 

Who was the BU acceptance?! 

That's what I'm wondering! It says they received it on the 22nd--I'm less hopeful at this point :/

From my understanding, it's not appropriate to call or email for a result. Other GCers can confirm or deny this, but it's what I've heard.

[ShakesRos]

7 minutes ago, zombiekeats said:

That's what I'm wondering! It says they received it on the 22nd--I'm less hopeful at this point :/

From my understanding, it's not appropriate to call or email for a result. Other GCers can confirm or deny this, but it's what I've heard.

I'm going to try and resist calling until April if I don't hear anything. Did you connect with any Profs at BU when applying? 

[2017applicant]

1 hour ago, gyeum said:

I just got into the Comp Lit PhD at Yale! My top choice!

Congratulations! How exciting! I'm curious, did they email you? Call?

[gyeum]

2 minutes ago, 2017applicant said:

Congratulations! How exciting! I'm curious, did they email you? Call?

I got an email late last night from the DGS. I was drunk when I got it so I deleted it by mistake lol #thirstythursday.

Sometimes people find out a day or so before the others, so if you also applied, you may find out today. That happened with me for Berkeley too.

[zombiekeats]

3 minutes ago, ShakesRos said:

I'm going to try and resist calling until April if I don't hear anything. Did you connect with any Profs at BU when applying? 

Sadly no--I was particularly interested in William Huntting Howell and Maurice Lee, but I didn't get a chance to get in touch. 

I applied previously and was waitlisted, and the professors and admissions folks were honestly just lovely to speak to throughout. It struck me as a very supportive place. 

[2017applicant]

29 minutes ago, gyeum said:

I got an email late last night from the DGS. I was drunk when I got it so I deleted it by mistake lol #thirstythursday.

Sometimes people find out a day or so before the others, so if you also applied, you may find out today. That happened with me for Berkeley too.

Haha that's awesome; congrats again! I didn't apply to Yale, but there's been some confusion about Penn thus far, so I figured I'd ask haha. Hope you get to celebrate!

[gyeum]

Just now, 2017applicant said:

Haha that's awesome; congrats again! I didn't apply to Yale, but there's been some confusion about Penn thus far, so I figured I'd ask haha. Hope you get to celebrate!

When I had my Penn interview, I asked the professors when I should hear back, and one of them responded later that day in an email saying around March 1 or 2. But this is for Comp Lit.