Email from Kellie Wells. "We have placed your application on a small waitlist". I wish I knew how small, but this part sounds good, "Historically, we have found that many applicants on our waitlist do indeed gain acceptance to the program."

Received a phone call from Lewis Buzbee and a follow up email.

0a/0w/3r/10p

1 accepted/1 waitlisted/0 rejected/6 pending

Received an email in the evening congratulating me on my acceptance; funding decisions will come later, and my decision needs to be made by April. Still waiting on other schools, but this is one of my top three! Good luck to everyone else.

Very bottom of my list anyway

Very happy about this news as this was one of the top two programs for me. To everyone still waiting for good news, I was rejected last year from two of the three places I applied, including Rutgers. Do not give up hope if you were rejected. It means you have more time to do your own thing! Stay strong and flexible. Personally, I think applying to more programs than I thought I could made me better at navigating the process. I hope this helps. 3a/1interview/0w/0r/8p

First rejection down.

2 rejections down and 5 more schools to hear from. Didn't get an email notification so I checked their portal.

Tough program to get into. Still 7 more apps to go and I've been accepted to 1 minor school,. I will be okay. We will ALL be okay! 1 a/2 r/0 w

I knew I would be rejected because someone from my school was accepted with full funding. What can you do??

Shortlisted for fiction—will go in for interview next week

Standard, lifeless email. This was my second round of applications to MFA programs but my first to Syracuse. Good luck everyone.

Really nice email telling me about the waitlist. I know it isn't an acceptance, but after a rejection from Michigan, this one feels good. Keep your spirts up everybody! This whole process is almost over.

Anyone know if Portland State is done with acceptances and waitlist at this point? Thanks!

1a/2w/2r/8p Received a warm and encouraging email notifying me of waitlist status.