got an email saying that i've been waitlisted. trying to stay hopeful!!

I hope everybody gets what they want! This is a hard battle but you are already a brave individual for trying!

Email from DGS. No GRE, 1 Publication, and some pretty good letters of rec.Honestly, I am not too surprised as the school was not the best fit for me. 1a/1r/1p

Sounds like they're really emphasizing the “modern” part, makes sense as I am more interested in the traditional and there are extremly limited seats available!

Accepted with guaranteed funding for five years (12mo funding each year)!

Email to check the portal!

Email from DGS. 1a/1w/1r/5p

Rejection email: "The Admissions Committee has carefully reviewed your application for admission to the PhD degree program in American & New England Studies within the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. We regret to inform you that your application has been denied. Due to intense competition, we must in many cases deny admission even to highly qualified candidates. We appreciate your interest in Boston University, and we wish you the very best in your academic pursuits. Sincerely, Martin Gastmann Assistant Director of Admissions & Financial Aid

Had to check the portal. Received no funding, so won't even bother. GPA is for grad school

Generic rejection email. GPA is for grad school

Notification to the portal. Generic rejection email.

Got an email to check the portal. They wanted a decision by Feb 4, but I was told I could always change my mind. Received funding. GPA is for grad school.