They won't be going to the waitlist this year. Absolutely gutted.

I was notified in March that I'd been waitlisted for funding but was high on the list, On April 10th I received an offer for funding and a TA ship. I'm absolutely over the moon!

Figured I was rejected given how long it took to be notified. Still sad to see this door close. With that, though, my season is over with 3a/1w/6r.

Got in off the waitlist!

Your Application to the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences From Boston University - Graduate School of Arts and Sciences hide details create a rule Sent Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at 9:02 AM Encrypted No Dear Jessica Mensah, The Admissions Committee has carefully reviewed your application for admission to the MFA degree program in Creative Writing 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 I feel hurt but mostly because I have been watching too much Covid-19 news. Like, even if I got into BU, it would not have been the same for Fall 2020 due to the wild virus. I like the idea behind the program so much that I want those to got in to have the most funnest time??

Had my interview on Tuesday, was told they would notify me after the weekend/holiday. So it was a wonderful surprise to find the acceptance in my inbox Wednesday night! Flattered to get such a quick response. And intrigued by the outright enthusiasm for my work on the part of all the international programs I've applied to, vs. disinterest from most American programs.

I was accepted via email with full funding and a Teacher's Associateship opportunity. This is my dream come true! I feel like my life is taking off!

They sent an e-mail yesterday that the admissions status was updated. Honestly, after 3 rejections I was scared to open. Didn't open til this morning. It's hard but, stay positive y'all. Keep praying, keep hoping, & never give up if this is what you want, even if it takes longer than you'd like.

Got accepted to the program, but unfortunately the program had their funding cut by 50%. Apparently only two people got a GSA position and I am not one of them. Pretty bummed out because I really wanted to go here, but maybe someone else will have a better shot. Thankful for being accepted here though!

Sooo...has anyone else seen stage 6 on their application? The online stage describes this as in graduate college review. It says a recommendation has been made...does that mean potential acceptance or am I getting my hopes up?

There seemed to be a glitch in the system where students who were rejected didn't get their letters. I had to email to get mine. 2a/3r/0w/0p

A generic email informing that it was competitive and many qualified applicants have been turned away. 1a/1w/0p

Very disappointed. First and only choice. Apparently they say it's even harder to get in now than what is on their website- admit 6% of fiction applications down to 2-3%. Being undergrad alumni didn't give me any help either. :(

Pretty upsetting I had to wait this long just to get rejected but I guess that's just how it goes.

Received an official rejection after being on the waitlist. In the email, Jeb Livingood said all spots in poetry had been accepted; there may be a chance a student declines an offer later, but it is likely that this will not be the case. I'm happy they even considered my work and that I was on their waitlist! 3a/0w/1r/2p

I emailed to inquire about my status and Boise informed me they have sent out their offers of acceptance.