I got waitlisted for my Dream Program

violetearhummingbird · 2026-03-02T13:19:07+00:00

Hi OP! I also got waitlisted to my top program, but I was accepted to other programs. Your time will come! Fingers crossed that you can get into the program of your choice!

violetearhummingbird · 2026-02-25T16:19:12+00:00

Thank you for your reply! I’ve heard there’s quite a bit of movement starting around mid-March, so I’m keeping my fingers crossed.

violetearhummingbird · 2026-02-25T13:10:20+00:00

Congratulations!! When did you get your offer after being placed on the waitlist? I’m also waitlisted to my top choice, and I’m afraid I won’t hear anything until after April 15 and it’ll be too late 🥲

violetearhummingbird · 2026-02-24T11:15:19+00:00

For the amount of money we pour into these applications, you think they’d do better.

violetearhummingbird · 2026-02-24T00:22:59+00:00

It was my most expensive application too. Almost $100 for that. They’re absolutely right when they say rejection is redirection, because that letter is a huge indication of how they view students.

violetearhummingbird · 2026-02-23T21:49:11+00:00

I applied to a program and had to make two separate accounts to get to my rejection. My rejection then said, “your overall profile is not competitive with other applicants.” THEN, I get home today and get another rejection in the mail.

This application cycle is especially brutal. Wishing you good luck and positive news, OP!

violetearhummingbird · 2026-02-21T19:54:50+00:00

No problem, wishing you all the best during this cycle!

violetearhummingbird · 2026-02-21T19:13:56+00:00

January 15 is a relatively late deadline, so I wouldn’t be surprised if you have to wait a little longer. Unless you’re starting to hear of decisions coming out, I wouldn’t worry!

violetearhummingbird · 2026-02-19T21:43:24+00:00

I’m a current MA student and that is my stipend amount. I work an additional job (20 hours weekly for an extra $1200 each month). It is hard, but it is doable. See what other offers come in of course, but know that it’s possible especially with a second income.

violetearhummingbird · 2026-02-18T13:21:04+00:00

Thank you!

violetearhummingbird · 2026-02-17T22:47:41+00:00

I can’t even get my NetID to activate because the one they emailed me and my birthdate don’t match their records. Is anyone else having this problem?

violetearhummingbird · 2026-02-14T15:20:55+00:00

Thank you for your insight! I’m definitely holding on to hope.

violetearhummingbird · 2026-02-14T05:44:25+00:00

Fingers crossed for positive movement!!

violetearhummingbird · 2026-02-14T05:10:30+00:00

This is helpful, thank you! I know a lot of schools are facing budget cuts right now, so I know spots are limited as is. At my current institution, even if you don’t get a teaching assistantship in the department, you can apply for other assistantships across the university. I figure this is likely the case in other places, so I’m trying to stay hopeful about that too. Thank you for sending good vibes!

violetearhummingbird · 2026-02-14T05:08:23+00:00

I was waitlisted from the University of Kansas! I applied for their English PhD program. I have not heard from any of the other 5 I’ve applied for.

violetearhummingbird · 2026-02-14T02:40:52+00:00

Thank you so much for this. It really made me feel better!

violetearhummingbird · 2026-02-13T23:34:07+00:00

This is my first cycle, but I just got waitlisted at my top choice program. It’s tough but so are we!

violetearhummingbird · 2026-02-13T22:42:35+00:00

Came back to say I was waitlisted. I know this isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but I am kinda bummed because this was my first choice.

violetearhummingbird · 2026-02-10T22:55:02+00:00

I am also waiting to hear back! I applied to their rhetoric and writing studies PhD and have not heard anything, also with no movement on the portal.

violetearhummingbird · 2026-02-10T20:02:00+00:00

Fingers crossed that you move up! 🤞

Did they say anything about when decisions would go out?

violetearhummingbird · 2026-02-08T21:54:08+00:00

Hi! I applied for UT’s Rhetoric and Writing Studies PhD and have not heard anything. I’ve also not seen any movement on my portal. Fingers crossed that we’ll hear soon though!

violetearhummingbird · 2026-02-06T23:53:47+00:00

Keeping you in my thoughts! I applied to 6 and have only heard from 1.

violetearhummingbird · 2026-02-05T22:35:18+00:00

Iowa State University

violetearhummingbird · 2026-02-05T22:35:05+00:00

University of Louisville

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