Friday, March 11, 2011

Round Two: 7 down, 2 to go

Dear Mr. Heaton:

We were pleased to consider your application for graduate studies at the University of Notre Dame.

We are sorry to report that we are unable to admit you at this time. This decision should not be viewed as an evaluation of your acceptability as a graduate student, but rather as an indication of the degree of competition in your department.

Trusting that you will find satisfactory placement at another school of your choice, we wish you success in your future academic work. Thank you for your interest in the graduate programs of the University of Notre Dame.

Monday, March 07, 2011

Round Two: 6 down, 3 to go

Dear Mr. Heaton:

Our faculty has carefully reviewed your application, and I regret very much to inform you that we are unable to grant you admission to graduate study in the Department of English Language and Literature. Admission decisions to our graduate programs are made based on a combination of qualifications, preparation and academic fit with the faculty.

We thank you for considering the University of Chicago and sincerely hope that you will have the opportunity to pursue your academic interests in another graduate program.

Round Two: 5 down, 4 to go

Dear Mr. Heaton:

Thank you for your application to the English program at Southern Methodist University.

Admission to graduate programs at SMU is highly competitive. Although your application has much to recommend it, there are only limited spaces available in your area of interest. I regret to inform you that your application has not been accepted.

Your interest in our university is appreciated, and if you have any questions about your application, please feel free to call the department or our office. I wish you the best in your future endeavors.

Tuesday, March 01, 2011

Round Two: 4 down, 5 to go

Dear Mr. Heaton:

Your credentials and application for admission to the English program for Autumn 2011 have been given careful consideration by the Graduate Studies Committee. I regret to inform you that the committee did not approve your application to the Graduate School.

The committee’s decision was reached after careful evaluation of your qualifications in comparison with those of other applicants and is in no way intended to reflect upon your ability to undertake study as a graduate student.

Your interest in the Graduate School at Ohio State is sincerely appreciated. On behalf of the Graduate Studies Committee, I wish you the best of success in your future endeavors.