Super sad. Loved their program. It is what it is. 3a/0w/7r/2p

Speaking of programs... could someone please gie me some insight about the reputation of UNCW? I was accepted there, UMASS Boston and Hollins, all with funding, and I have to choose because of the TAship offers TOMORROW. Please help with some info and advice! Thank you.

Has anyone heard about movement on Michigan's waitlist? It's my top choice, but I've got another offer I'm happy with and not sure if I should wait it out...seems like in previous years, more people had gotten off the waitlist by now

To the poster below wondering about fiction applications, I was waitlisted by email a few weeks ago

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To the poster below asking about UNM: I was also accepted (but in fiction) and I recently contacted the director. One of my questions was about not hearing from the admissions office. He replied and said that they tend to take a long time, so I wouldn't worry! I haven't gotten mine yet either.

email to check portal for the most generic rejection possible.

Didn't even get a postal letter nor an email. I found out today by logging onto the portal and seeing "Not accepted". I was expecting a rejection after this long wait... but it really blows how they couldn't bother sending me a notification.

0/7. Damn, didn't make it in my first round. I knew I applied to some really competitive programs but I was hoping to get one or two. Does anyone here not have an English/Creative Writing background? My degree is in something completely unrelated and I pieced my portfolio together from what I've done in a couple weekly workshops. That's all the feedback I have ever received. Any advice would be great since I mostly applied with a section of a novel-length work and have never written short stories. I think I would have had a better chance with that.

Rejected from IWW with a handwritten note that said: “Beautiful prose.” This one stung because as part of my writing sample, I sent them the first 60 pages of my novel (which I had never shown to anyone outside of friends and family). I suppose that at least is some feedback or semblance that they liked it. Waiting to hear back from 3 more programs. Let’s see how it goes. What a comfort and camaraderie this board has been. Good luck to those still waiting to hear and get confirmations.

Got the nicest email from Doug Unger. Really hope this turns into an acceptance!

I was sitting on my bed brushing my teeth when I noticed the email. Skimmed for the rejection and instead found myself (kindly) waitlisted and began sobbing (while foaming toothpaste). I don't care if nothing comes of this and the offer stagnates in waitlist-limbo. I'm shocked they've even considered me. Thank you UA Fayetteville for the ego boost. I needed it.

0a/2r/1w/2p. Postmarked March 5th.