First Application is In!

For those of you who don't know this already, Kolby is in the process of applying to creative writing graduate programs. Writing was something he really took an interest in while he was at Wheaton (college) and he got his undergraduate degree in English: Writing. There are four programs that he is applying to --- University of Missouri, University of Texas, Seattle Pacific University and Vanderbilt. They are all very different from each other and some have Masters programs and some have Masters/PhD programs. Unfortunately, the acceptance rates for these particular programs are VERY low... as low as 2% and only as high as about 13%. So the odds of getting into any of the four are stacked against him, but we figured it was worth a shot. Depending on which program he were to get into/choose, his future "career path" could be continuing to teach high school English and writing as a side career, teaching English/Writing at a collegiate level, or pursuing some other option that peaks his interest. He is quite content continuing to teach high school for the near future so if he were to not get into any of the programs he'll do that and possibly re-apply later on or start considering other types of graduate programs.

Kolby submitted his application to UT today and the others will soon follow, but it won't be until late Spring that we will hear back from all of the schools. So, our future as of June 2009 is one huge question mark but we're somehow OK with that. But- we would certainly appreciate your prayers as we navigate this next phase in our lives together. It is NOT a good time for me (or anyone) to be entering the job market, especially since I don't even know what state to be looking in. It'll all work out though..... right?!?!