@languagewitch Based on previous years, semi-finalist notifications usually come out early December (last year being around the 1st and 2nd of December).
So only about another week and a handful of days… It’s so nerve wracking.
Yeah last year semi notifications came out on December 1st and all the rejections came out on the second of December.
Some people received semi on the second but it was mostly just all the rejections.
Well at least that takes some of the wonder away. @EmmaPotts you applied last year, right?
I applied to Russian summer program. Nervous! Wish you luck
@Ruzzen
Yeah that is how I know about last year. haha
@EmmaPotts
Did you end up applying anywhere else last year? I have been looking for some similar programs that are as largely based on learning a specific language and culture as NSLI-Y is.
@musiquetfleurs
Best of luck! What made you interested is Russian? 
@Ruzzen I like the language and the bistory of russia. Both are interesting. I study languages for fun haha. 
Good luck
No, I didn’t because I only wanted a summer program and most language programs that are fully funded are year programs. I’m still young so the summer is what I am looking for.
Have you checked out YES, CBYX, and EXCEL?
I believe YES is due in a week or two. ^^
@musiquetfleurs
Completely understandable, it’s strangely charming for sure.
@EmmaPotts
I have seen some of the longer programs much like CBYX but I don’t think taking a year off to go abroad in the middle of high school would work well with graduation credits
I’ve looked at CBYX but not YES nor EXEL, thank you so much!
Happy thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
Can’t wait for next week! :-SS
Anybody knows when they send notifications? 
@musiquetfleurs
Last year they seemed to get the majority of the acceptance letters on the 1st of December and the majority of the rejection letters on the 2nd, so only a few more days now >…<
Hi guys! I applied for just the Arabic Summer. I am a Junior and I am currently taking an Arabic class through my school but online. I haven’t learned a lot yet but I am hoping this gives me a leg up as I tried to show in my application that I am committed to the language. I am going crazy waiting for the semi finalist notifications!!!
@ceptein1605 same
That means 2 more days for the notifications to come out… :-SS
Hi! I’m Holly and I’m a sophomore in high school and first time NSLI-Y applicant. I’ve been watching this thread, but haven’t felt the need to introduce myself until now. I applied of the academic year program with preferences of 1. Korea 2. Russia. I’m not really expecting to be a semi-finalist because I am young, and have no formal language experience, but who knows? Is anyone interested in trading essays, and other material? I am very curious as to what others put for theirs, and would love some feedback on my essays.
Did anyone get notified yet???
I applied for year and summer Arabic…