Checked status on application. Their site is awful so it took me a while to find "decision".

Sent in a writing sample that has received international acclaim and awards, along with three incredibly strong letters of rec that accurately portrayed who I am as a person, writer, and professional. Wasn't the match for them! That just means that's not my path! Was my second to last choice of school. Applied to eight, now waiting for seven more decisions!

Deadline was only a few days ago, so I am very pleasantly surprised at the quick turnaround! First decision of the season. 1a/0w/0r/12p

I got passed to round 2, not exactly wait-listed.

***NOT a full acceptance, was notified by email that I was invited to apply for Round 2.

Was accepted without funding. Decided to reject the offer and apply again for Fall 2022.

Email was sent and a package with an adorable hat was sent as well. Feeling very welcomed and not excited to have to choose between so many great options!

The date of notification is an estimate

The date of notification is an estimate

For fall 2021 The University of Minnesota cut it's accepted applicants down to 6 students because of money constraints. The date of notification was also an estimate.

Excited! #GoBulldogs

This was the earliest result I received. Was my top choice, so a bit sad but I'm going to try again this fall. Nonfiction app. 2a/1w/5r/0p

Nonfiction app, was rewarded partial funding. This was one of my backup schools, but had to turn them down due to job/covid situation. The professor seemed genuinely disheartened and encouraged me to apply again because they were "very impressed." Overall seems like very friendly people in the dept, which makes me want to apply again. 2a/1w/5r/0p

Had to turn them down for my job/due to Covid (applying from overseas) but hope to apply again this fall! Nonfiction app. 2a/1w/5r/0p

Rejected off the waitlist.

Final count: 5a/7r. Not too shabby.