<p>Ooh, I also submitted for Short Story and Creative Non-fiction. Best of luck! I can’t wait for November either. </p>
<p>So Finalists will be notified in a week? 
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<p>I think so–or at the very least, starting next week like others have been saying. I’ve seen in past YoungArts threads where finalists were notified from November 1st to the 11th, whereas all winners (including Honorable Mentions and Merit Winners) had been notified by the end of the month. Either way, it’s crazy fast. 
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<p>@acamar I didn’t have a “Writing” option either 
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<p>We’re just on the cusp of November. If this cycle isn’t notified in November like the last one–I think I’ll lose my mind. </p>
<p>omgg one more week. rly hoping im a finalist (classical piano)!! but if i win anything id be super pumped haha</p>
<p>I’m really hoping I’m a finalist in Visual Arts or in Poetry!!
Good luck to all of you!</p>
<p>Last year, finalist notifications took place on Nov 3rd and 4th by phone…I hope that’s the case this year, too.</p>
<p>SO NERVOUS :(( </p>
<p>I really really hope I’m a finalist. ugh</p>
<p>What category did you submit in?</p>
<p>What category did you submit in?</p>
<p>Only one person from my state got in HM for visual arts. This is scary.</p>
<p>I applied for Spoken Theater. </p>
<p>I heard that finalist were notified first week of November!!!</p>
<p>:open_mouth: </p>
<p>I just want to tell you guys that whatever happens, never give up on your dream! I wish you all the BEST! :)</p>
<p>@satuts: OMG first week??? SOO NERVOUS good luck to every1! hope i meet all of you in chicago haha</p>
<p>@ceruleanshadow visual arts</p>
<p>Starting next week look out for a 305 number. This is so stressful! And good luck to everybody!</p>
<p>I am excited and nervous at the same time! :o </p>
<p>& I will be looking for a 305 number,</p>
<p>Ahh I’m pretty sure I’m not getting a phone call.</p>