Dear [Student], Your application for admission to the Graduate School at Cornell University has been given careful consideration by the Graduate Field of Literatures in English. I'm very sorry to say that we are unable to offer you admission to our M.F.A. graduate program for Fall 2025. This was a very difficult decision, since we received hundreds of applications for very few places in the program. We had to turn down a number of very talented people with very impressive records, many of whom no doubt will go on to distinguished careers. This email will serve as your only notification of your application results. We appreciate your interest in Cornell, and wish you success in your graduate studies. Thank you for sharing your work with us. Yours truly, Lindsay Thomas

"Your application for admission to the Graduate School at Cornell University has been given careful consideration by the Graduate Field of Literatures in English. I'm very sorry to say that we are unable to offer you admission to our M.F.A. graduate program for Fall 2025. This was a very difficult decision, since we received hundreds of applications for very few places in the program. We had to turn down a number of very talented people with very impressive records, many of whom no doubt will go on to distinguished careers. This email will serve as your only notification of your application results. We appreciate your interest in Cornell, and wish you success in your graduate studies. Thank you for sharing your work with us." 1a/2r/18p

It’s okay to be sad and disappointed, but know that you’ll be okay. The perfect program for you will say yes. In the meantime, remember that you are still a writer.

First notice of the season. 0a/0w/1r/10p

No email but letter was in the portal

GPA from MFA. 2a/1r/0w/10p

1a/1w/0r/12p :D

GPA from MFA. 1a/1r/0w/11p

Received an email congratulating me and including the acceptance letter in the email. Includes GTA stipend, additional recruitment award, and confirmation of 100% tuition, 100% Required Wellness Fee (gonna have to see what that is), and 50% student fees waived. GTA is 20 hours per week. Response to be given by April 15th. Happy to get an acceptance, surprised there was no interview. 1a/1r/19p

The English Department faculty here at Northwestern University have completed the process of reviewing applications for the 2025 Litowitz MFA+MA class, and unfortunately, we are unable to extend you an offer of admission. Our program's size is carefully controlled, and we're obliged to turn down many excellent applicants as a result. Still, our faculty appreciate having been given the chance to read the work you submitted, as well as the letters of recommendation written on your behalf. I should mention that the number of applications we receive each year prevents us from providing feedback or advice related to the materials you sent. Regardless, we thank you for your application, and wish you all the best in the coming year. Sincerely, Nathan