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Lucky for you, it seems that they report their MDiv program's average funding is 80%. However, I understand your frustration.

I'm just a little down over the past few days about how things have worked out. Not insane yet.

Correct. It's becoming increasingly obvious that I am very "mainstream"

At this point VDS is probably only sending out its big winner scholarships. I'm fairly confident I'll be accepted, but this reduces my chances of a full tuition scholarship considerably. So, it's premature to worry about acceptances. MDiv here.

Same buddy who got the full tuition to Vandy also got offered full tuition at Candler, with an opportunity to compete for more grant money. Looks like I might as well quit, lol.

Usually 3-5 days before

A reminder to YDS applicants. Those who earn the Marquand scholarship WILL get phone calls for admission a few days ahead of everyone. However, that does not mean that if you don't receive a phone call, you've been denied. On the contrary, many who do not receive a phone call receive tuition remission. The phone calls are only for 5k stipends.

Also, Leadership Candler acceptance carries with it a full tuition remission, however in attending the 1 or 2 day wine and dine session, they make decisions on stipends.

Best of luck to all!

The criminal kind?

Correct. It's becoming increasingly obvious that I am very "mainstream"

At this point VDS is probably only sending out its big winner scholarships. I'm fairly confident I'll be accepted, but this reduces my chances of a full tuition scholarship considerably. So, it's premature to worry about acceptances. MDiv here.

Same buddy who got the full tuition to Vandy also got offered full tuition at Candler, with an opportunity to compete for more grant money. Looks like I might as well quit, lol.

It ABSOLUTELY could be postal delay. I live in Tennessee.

It ABSOLUTELY could be postal delay. I live in Tennessee.

Post. It seems that their top candidates are notified much earlier than the rest of their acceptances. Which is starting to indicate that I am not one of their top choices.

One of my good friends just received notice from VDS that he was accepted with a full tuition scholarship for the MDiv program.
 

Nothing from my application. Are you a Bostonian? Just curious why ANTS and Harvard are your only apps.

Post. It seems that their top candidates are notified much earlier than the rest of their acceptances. Which is starting to indicate that I am not one of their top choices.

One of my good friends just received notice from VDS that he was accepted with a full tuition scholarship for the MDiv program.
 

Nothing from my application. Are you a Bostonian? Just curious why ANTS and Harvard are your only apps.

This seems to correspond with what has happened in previous years. Their top scholarship recipients get a phone call or a letter in early February, while your average Joe admits get notified in late February and early March. Thanks for the update! I go to UT, so I'm very interested in VDS.

Post. It seems that their top candidates are notified much earlier than the rest of their acceptances. Which is starting to indicate that I am not one of their top choices.

One of my good friends just received notice from VDS that he was accepted with a full tuition scholarship for the MDiv program.
 

Nothing from my application. Are you a Bostonian? Just curious why ANTS and Harvard are your only apps.

This seems to correspond with what has happened in previous years. Their top scholarship recipients get a phone call or a letter in early February, while your average Joe admits get notified in late February and early March. Thanks for the update! I go to UT, so I'm very interested in VDS.

I have a feeling it will be exploding mid February - mid March.