Fall 2016 LMU MFAs

[marion06]

I didn't get my acceptance letter in the mail today so I went to the LMU student portal to make sure everything was in order and of course there was a typo in my mailing address. I am so angry with myself right now!! I emailed Anna right away to let her know the situation but it's a Friday and the admissions office closes at 5pm... What do you guys think I should do?

 

[LilyMunster]

@TezcaJuan I think you are right ... Faculty review, combined with requirement that all first semester classes must be a B or above.

I'm so with you all regarding frustration over waiting for my packet ... I would really love all the details, financial aid info, etc. When Anna called me last week, she had said they would be sent out this week. Now it's Friday, and still haven't gotten anything. Maybe this afternoon or early next week, I guess ...

@jj45 From my understanding, LMU sent out the first batch of acceptances, and is waiting until we submit our deposits/confirm enrollment. After they count those numbers, if there are still spots open, they send out a second round of acceptances until they've reach their class capacity. So, yes, there's definitely still a chance for those still waiting!

Really? Well, it looks like I better prepare myself for yet another reject. I guess I should've known something was wrong since I submitted my application and other material way back in October to insure an early decision but haven't gotten any word back all these months later. I hate rejection.

 

[Solomon_E]

@jj45 From my understanding, LMU sent out the first batch of acceptances, and is waiting until we submit our deposits/confirm enrollment. After they count those numbers, if there are still spots open, they send out a second round of acceptances until they've reach their class capacity. So, yes, there's definitely still a chance for those still waiting!

That is my expectation and understanding of things as well.

@LilyMunster I'm in the same situation (waiting to hear a decision). I hope we hear something soon!

 

[LilyMunster]

People who were already accepted to lmu but are sure that they're not going to attend, please let them know. Do those of us waiting a solid, please.

 

[Amanda]

People who were already accepted to lmu but are sure that they're not going to attend, please let them know. Do those of us waiting a solid, please.

We are all anxiously waiting for our admissions packet in the mail in order to let them know our attendance plans

 

[jj45]

I just saw on another thread that LMU has sent out rejection letters in the mail.. So that may be something those of us who haven't heard should begin to expect

I really loved the idea of LMU as I begin my applications, although Chapman ultimately shifted above it on my list as I got into the process of applying (I received my chapman acceptance the other day, which I'm thrilled about) I was still hoping I'd get into both and be able to make a decision from there

Oh well, I guess all that's left is waiting for time to tell...

Anyone living in the US, do you know if mail is delivered over the weekend? haha

 

[marion06]

@jj45 Mail is only delivered on Saturday, not Sunday, at least for me in California.

 

[TezcaJuan]

@jj45 Yes, mail is delivered over the weekend in the US.

Has anyone had a chance to check his/her mailbox today?

 

[Amanda]

@TezcaJuan Yes, multiple times. Nothing.

 

[TezcaJuan]

@Amanda dang, this really sucks. Maybe it's due to weather delays?

 

[Amanda]

@TezcaJuan I know, seriously. I'm getting kind of annoyed because I'd like to get all the relevant information and start making appropriate plans.

 

[TezcaJuan]

@Amanda same here, I need to start looking for housing.

 

[marion06]

For those of us that will hopefully attend LMU next fall, once we know for sure we will we should stay in touch and maybe meet! Who knows we could be potential roommates in a few months!

 

[Amanda]

For those of us that will hopefully attend LMU next fall, once we know for sure we will we should stay in touch and maybe meet! Who knows we could be potential roommates in a few months!

Once people know, I can create a closed FB group for LMU MFA Class of 2019, like others have done in past years. I would just need someone to add me on FB, because creating a closed group requires a minimum of two members.

 

[bvels]

Got my official letter in the mail today. Anybody else have their's yet?

 

[Amanda]

Got my official letter in the mail today. Anybody else have their's yet?

Oh, man ... now I really want to leave work early and see if mine came in. The anticipation is killing me!

 

[TezcaJuan]

Just got mine.

 

[marion06]

Are you guys willing to share any information about the letter? Nothing personal but maybe give us a general idea of what to expect when we finally get ours?
I'll probably get mine later than you guys because I messed up the mailing address ^^

 

[bvels]

Nothing crazy in it. Just congrats, you're in provisionally until you get a B in some prerequisite courses, here's info about picking classes, here's where you apply for financial aid, etc. Also a form to say if you're attending or not that needs to be mailed back by April 1.

 

[TezcaJuan]

@marion06 it's a pretty simple letter. It explains the provisional acceptance which is what @Amanda explained a few posts ago: we have to make Bs or above in our classes during our first semester to become formally admitted. We also have to submit final transcripts with posted degree before the semester starts.

We have to pay a $250 deposits by April 1st to confirm our decision to enroll. There is an additional form included for that.

There's information about orientation.

There is also some general information about how to check financial aid/apply for it.

Lastly, there are some graduate housing flyers.