mswplease

I just finished my rounds of applications this year. I got into all four schools I applied to, so I can't say that there are any particular differences in programs. For Berkeley's program, I did not reach out to any instructors or administrators in the program. I had a one-on-one with a mentor of mine who lectures there, but she has no say in the admissions process. She let me know more about what the program is like as opposed to the process for getting in. She recommended that I sit in on classes, meet the professors, and figure out if this is the right place for me. Sadly, with time constraints, I didn't get around to making the recommended effort. I think it's important to get to know the professors in the program for yourself and not necessarily for your admission, because you have to decide whether or not to accept them as well. It would have been a lot more helpful if I had done this. Luckily, I have friends in the program who were able to answer most of the questions I had. I hope this is somewhat helpful.

I never received an email telling me how to set up a Wolverine account. I went ahead and tried, but I could not find my ID. Has anyone else experienced this? Did everyone get an email with how to set up an account to check the status of your application? All I have is access to a link that lets me know if my application is fully submitted or not. Thanks!