IvanC

One last thing: you can definitely email Dr. E. to ask for updates on your status. Dr. E is awesome and he does his best to help everyone.

You will hear from them soon. I only heard before because I submitted my application in October. Good luck! You’ll love that department. It’s just a pity the grad school didn’t accept my transcript! It’s a nightmare, I don’t want to hear again the word “Iowa” for the next few years.... ???

ISU = Iowa State University? I have heard from them. I was unofficially accepted on a Thursday and rejected on a Monday. I’m really disappointed. (see the posts above)

Yes, this waiting is killing me!!!! Stay strong, everything happens for a reason. Easier said than done, I know ?

Thank God it had nothing to do with your degree. I’m pretty you’ll be accepted somewhere! ??

Thanks! It’s been super hard. I haven’t slept well since Monday, but there’s still hope! I won’t give up!

Hi Saina ??‍♂️ I’m so really sorry to hear your received a rejection. It really sucks ? I don’t know if you have received an offer yet, but I also hope you’re accepted at other schools. Thanks for your words!

I feel you ? Did they say why they rejected your application? ?

Exactly! My bachelor’s degree is a normal 4-year degree. This is all wrong! ? But I hope they change their minds after they read the letter the registrar wrote yesterday.

??? This is really kind of you! Thank you so much! God bless you!

The Registrar of UAM issued a new document that says I was enrolled in a full 4-year program, but I took more courses/credits every semester and was able to graduate in 3 years instead of 4 years. I just hope this is sufficient documentation!

? I believe this “Homologacion de títulos extranjeros de educacion superior” is the same as WES or any other credential evaluation company in the US. So, Iowa doesn’t accept these evaluations, they have their own evaluators. I don’t think their evaluators are bad, but they don’t understand anything about the educational system in Brazil. For example, they compare my program (that I started in 2016) to the program nowadays, and yes, they’re completely different because the Ministry of Education messed everything up in 2018. UAM is helping me now. I still have hope! Thanks for the kind words!

Thanks, Paula. I actually asked them if I could take extra courses but they said taking extra courses at ISU would not be an option because ISU would not be awarding me an undergraduate degree (unless I apply for a new four-year BA degree and start all over again, but that's not what I’m proposing). From what I understood, the problem wasn’t the number of hours/credits, but the time I spent in college. I’m guess they believed my BA was a pre-baccalaureate or something. But it doesn’t even exist in Brazil. If you don’t complete your program, you won’t even be awarded a degree. The system here is completely different.

Thanks, brother! I was hopeless about my acceptance to Iowa State, but something has just happened. My university in Brazil issued a document that says I enrolled in a 4-year program but graduated in 3 years because I took more courses. I had already said that, but I believe my word isn’t enough.

Mark, Since it says on Iowa’s website that from India, Bangladesh, Canada,Nepal, and Pakistan are not accepted, but 3-year degrees from other countries are reviewed on an individual basis, I kindly ask you: what’s missing? What’s wrong with my degree? I’m pretty sure my university will do its best to help with this process. I’ve just reached out to my advisor in Brazil and he said there’s nothing wrong with my degree. Many of my classmates have been accepted to American and Canadian universities. Please, let me know if there’s something I can do to change that. Best, -Ivan This is what I asked the evaluator - but he seems to be a cold person. He doesn’t really care about my situation. PS. I don’t know why the first is highlighted ???

Yes, I had a long conversation with my POI. He did his best to help me, but the evaluators said they wouldn’t accept my degree. I emailed the evaluators to know why they didn’t consider my degree equivalent to a BA degree, but they haven’t replied yet. 10 minutes ago someone from the English department emailed me to say “goodbye” It’s sad!

I don’t know what to say. I’m disappointed!

Dear Ivan: In our review of your application for admission to Iowa State University for graduate study and your supporting credentials, a thorough evaluation of your previous education was completed. Our review indicates that you do not have the prerequisite degree requirements for consideration for graduate study. Iowa State University does not consider a three-year degree from Universidade Anhembi Morumbi as comparable to a US bachelor’s degree. Thank you for your interest in Iowa State University. Sincerely, XXXXXXXXXXX Assistant Director of Admissions Operations

He replied to my last message: “I'm really hoping that you will get your letter soon. I am monitoring progress, and everything is looking good now.” I believe it’s a more positive message ???

Thanks!!!! I’ve just messaged my POI and he replied: “Please note that you are not accepted until you receive the official letter.” I really don’t know what to think! I thought it was pretty official I even celebrated my acceptance yesterday. My kids wanted me to throw a party hahaha I cooked some pasta and my wife baked a cake.

Guys, I was accepted to Iowa State University. Fully funded! My first acceptance came from my top choice school. I’m so happy!

Thanks! I’ll be able to post my results now! ????

I had the same question haha! Also, does anyone know how to post the results? I checked the Results page, but I couldn’t find a button/field to add my results.

I’m going to send you a DM...

Hi Amelia, I’m so sorry to hear you couldn’t focus... unfortunately, these things happen sometimes ? I wouldn’t be worried if I were you. If the interview was hard for you, it was probably hard for everyone. I don’t know if you’ve emailed them to thank for the interview, but if you haven’t, do it and ask for the timeline. I believe they’ll send their acceptances/rejections for now (maybe today or tomorrow) ?