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Hello All, I recently applied to the MS program in Electrical Engineering at X University. I am applying to the part-time program with no funding. I don't need funding, I don't need room and board... all I really need from this university is the opportunity to sit in their classes, learn, and be graded. I applied back in December and I still haven't heard any response and its driving me crazy. I've emailed the general graduate studies department but they just brush me off with the generic, "your application hasn't been reviewed" response. I want a little more detail as to whats going on. Is it too much to call the Electrical Engineering department directly? I don't want to seem pushy or overly forward, but its a very important issue to me. Thank you for your advice!!