emailed that an update was made to the portal

Interviewed 2.10 and genuinely thought it went well. Proposed research: 19th- 20th-century American poetry; my writing sample brought existentialist thought - especially the work of Jean-Paul Sartre - into discourse with American poetics. All the indicators looks good. Then... no waitlist, no unofficial offer... I understand since before the decision came out that I had made the finalist pool but not the admit pool or waitlist (about 2 people were admitted from what I've heard; yet, if you look at the website, about 10-15 professors are seeking advisees... meaning only 2 professors, probably very distinguished, had the negotiating power to have their pick... the person I chose as a potential advisor probably didn't have the bandwidth or the care for philosophical approaches that my dissertation gestured toward...). I know now how to position myself for next cycle (I only applied to one English program this cycle, Harvard's); next time I'll be applying to all 8 Ivy English PhDs and will write dissertations that draw from the work of more senior level professors to ensure I get in.... just putting this all here because it really is a journey, and nobody was there to advise me exactly on how to go about it :)

Received email to check online portal. Rejection said, "After careful review, I regret to inform you that the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences is unable to take favorable action on your application to the Program in English for the 2026-2027 academic year. I realize that this final decision may come as a disappointment. Please rest assured that your application received full consideration by faculty members in the program to which you applied. We appreciate your interest in the Graduate School and wish you success in your future studies." 5r/0w/0a/1p - let's hope the last school likes me!

Rejected from everywhere I applied. Humbling experience to say the least

I've been waitin for this one! Turn it up! 0a/1w/6r/2p

0 a / 4 r / 2 p

Magna Cum Laude undergrad, Summa Cum Laude masters

Please, please, if you do not plan to attend but were accepted, let them know! I was in the top ten, so decent odds, I think!

Emailed admissions to ask if all offers were out and received the following: "I am confirming that waitlist notifications were sent out on February 27 and admissions offers were sent out on March 3. Remaining applicants will be notified of their application status by Monday, March 9."

email to check portal. short letter, not affirming lol. holding out for my other schools. what is meant for us will find us. 0A/3R/3P

Email to check portal. 0A/2R/4P

pls drop it to help us waitlisters!!!!!!