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The original results poster replied to the request for additional info this morning. If that person sees this, I want to say thank you for sharing that with us. I didn't want to clog up the results page with another non-actual results post. This is the first time I've seen a rejection posted before an acceptance from UNC-CH. For the last couple of years, at least, all or most of the acceptances came out first. Now I'm wondering how soon we'll start to see more results from them--or receive them ourselves. Good luck to all the UNC-CH hopefuls!

Thank you to everyone who posted additional info. I think I made a major goof when I submitted my application. It was a last-minute decision, and easy to add to my application list since the process is through CSDCAS. However, when gathering all the application info, it seems I misunderstood the process. I thought they stated for speech-language pathology students the only requirements were to submit the application through CSDCAS, with no supplemental application. It looks like I didn't get the email because I didn't submit a valid application.

speechie92, UNC-CH is my top choice, and I've done a lot of investigating into their program and notification habits, etc. I would not assume that an email equals rejection. Although you do see a lot of phone calls for acceptances (especially last year), if you really dig you will notice that some people who were accepted only received emails. I am referring to first-tier acceptances, not wait-list acceptances. Also, while Chapel Hill certainly attracts students who have proven their ability to perform under pressure, the SPHS program prides itself on trying to assure they accept balanced students into their program. Simply put, character counts. Have you listened to any of their lecture captures from past information sessions for accepted students? They currently only have last year's available, but I have had my eye on their program for awhile and have listened to previous years' lectures as well. Here is the link to last year's: https://echo2.med.unc.edu:8443/ess/echo/presentation/383d8dae-fdff-4687-bbed-9268e9105315 In the information session for 2012, I believe, one of the professors asked one of the current graduate students to say a few words about their application experience. The student basically said that while it is not an easy program, that there is a strong focus mentor-student relationship and that while her stats were less-than stellar, she felt her SOP really helped her get in. She mentioned that she had a friend who also applied and had a 4.0 and top GRE scores who was denied. Of course, it is on a case-by-case basis, and we all know how competitive a program it is, but don't give up hope. Now, if we can all just manage to get a good night's rest tonight while wondering about this peculiar results post...

I am not ashamed to admit I have someone else suffering with me! LOL. Okay, I'm a little ashamed, but mostly glad . I noticed they sent out notifications as soon as February in 2013 also, but it seems they have always sent out acceptances before rejections. Chapel Hill is my top program, so this is a little crazy-making. BTW, awesome stats, onedayslp. I'm usually a great test-taker, but the GRE snuck up on me and I had no time to retake. I am hoping my strong LsOR and hopefully impressive SOP will make a difference.

Hello All , I was just wondering if anyone else noticed the rejection posted to the results page for UNC-Chapel Hill. I am so nervous and confused now! I wasn't expecting to see any notifications from UNC-CH until March. Their web page states notifications will be sent out by the second week of March and the email sent out from the department verifying application submission stated decisions should be made mid-March. Plus, there is only one result posted for UNC-CH today. Does anyone have anymore info? If you are the person who posted your result from Chapel Hill today would you mind verifying? I'm driving myself a little bananas over here, lol.

I applied, but did not receive the letter. I am going to double check my email, but it will be interesting to see if not receiving the letter is a predictor of not being accepted. I did apply at the last minute as this is a safety school for me. For people who did receive the letter--when did you apply?

This is definitely torture! I can't wait to hear back (from one program in particular), but at the same time I know as the decisions draw near, I will be so nervous! One of the most exciting/nerve-wracking experiences of my life. So much on the line. At least life isn't boring! ;-p

What a great thread! I'm 37, graduated in May and decided to take a year off. For me and my family, this was the best decision ever. Not only am I glad I'm applying now instead of in the midst of my last (and crazy-busy) semester at school, but taking the time off is the only way I am able to apply where I want to instead of where I have to. My son is 6 and my SO has a long-established, very good job here in a specialized area of his field that can't really be found elsewhere. For the longest time, I was resigned to the fact that I would have to apply to the same school I earned my undergrad degree in. I didn't love the idea, but, it's different for us 'non-traditionals,' isn't it? ;-) I never thought applying out of state would be possible. I think for most of us 'mature' students it's not just the relocation aspect, but the fact that there is no way to do any job hunting ahead of time. Once you know where you're accepted, you make your decision, and then you need to boogie to get settled. The last-minute nature of it all certainly doesn't allow much wiggle-room for finding a job, let alone selling a house if you need to, etc. I was lucky, and we decided as a couple that we would move anyway after I completed my Masters. From there, we spoke about me applying to my 'dream' schools just to see. In the end, we decided that staying here offered no more security for us than deciding to move. The program here is very hard to get into, not because it's highly-ranked, but because of the amount of applications they receive. Don't get me wrong, they have a strong program for certain aspects (bilingual/schools), but many of the undergraduates want to stay here and apply. They really don't have any experts in my areas of interest. In the end, we decided the best decision was for me not to even apply here. This offered some degree of security for us--we knew we would be moving, so we could plan for that. My SO is extremely supportive and although it was very scary for him to make this decision, he's also looking forward to it. To make it happen, I had to take a year off in between so we could be ready to move when the time comes. In total, I'm applying to 7 schools, all out of state, and quite a distance away. I'm going to apply to my dream program, two other programs that I would love to attend, and a mix of others that are not so competitive. I'm not applying anywhere we wouldn't want to live (we'd rather not uproot our son again right after grad school), and we're doing our best to scope out houses and job opportunities in the areas I've applied. It's definitely scary, but exciting too! We're prepared to go anywhere; we'll just have to make some sacrifices to do it. In the end, we decided the sacrifices we'll have to make now are worth it in the long run. My SO saw how hard I worked to get the grades in my undergaduate program and wants to see me at least have the chance to go to the program of my dreams. And so do I! LOL. But, even if that doesn't happen, we both decided it would be so much better for us not to have to move after grad school. I'll feel much more confident job-searching with all the connections I've made in my graduate program.