Basic email. Said they got 800+ applications this year and had an acceptance rate of 2.25%.

Rejection from the alma mater stings a little!

Form rejection.

Looks like they sent the same email to everyone. Ah well! 0a 2r 0w 7p

I am sorry to inform you that we are unable to admit you to the Helen Zell Writers' Program at the University of Michigan. You should not view this as a reflection on your ability: we received over 800 applicants this year, and the limited size of our program means that we can admit only 2.25% from this very strong pool. The process of selecting students for the incoming class is one that our admissions committee takes very seriously. We must make fine distinctions among highly qualified applicants, many of whom could be successful in our program. We regret that in so doing we must turn away many writers who have impressed us. I hope that you receive a more favorable decision from another program and that you will continue to pursue your interest in creative writing.

Aww :(

"We received over 800 applicants this year, and the limited size of our program means that we can admit only 2.25% from this very strong pool." It's nice to get some closure. I'm primarily a nonfiction writer, so I'm hoping the nonfiction programs I applied to have a more favorable answer.

Form rejection via email

Pretty shocked but obviously very happy too. 1A/1W/1R/9P

No info on if waitlist is ranked or how long it is, but only 5 admits per genre and 4% admission rate. I'm a writer, I will not be doing the math.

Standard-fare email notification.

Standard form rejection email. Super bummed, but what can you do.

Email to check portal. Update read: I am writing to inform you that upon the recommendation of the English (MFA) program, you have been denied admission to the University of Kansas for the Fall 2022 term. This decision was reached after careful review of your application materials by the graduate faculty in the English (MFA) program. (GPA is graduate level).

Rejection sent via email.