[2021 Waitlist Thread]

4 hours ago, ObamaIsGuiltyOfWarCrimes said:

Congratulations! Since it's your top choice, respond with a thanks and let them know that it is your preferred program. Definitely recommit yourself. Then, mention that you'd like to send an update to your CV and state what you added. If the administrator sent the email, just do this separately to the admissions director. See if you can do the prospective student events. Ask them for an update by mid-march if you're considering another place and that place is nudging you on a decision, letting UW know you'd reject that offer depending on your UW status.

Don't update on rejections, and I have learned that you probably shouldn't keep them informed of other programs you're considering unless you use it as a nudge. One of my acceptances asked the same thing and then ghosted me after emailing me weekly and pursuing me for two months. I asked several pertinent questions. I think they took offense that I did not take their offer immediately. The secretary keeps sending me the same "sign this document" automated email. The others have been understanding though.

Thank you so much! I always feel so lost with these etiquette-type questions, so this was super helpful! 

Good luck with the rest of your programs!

[2021 Waitlist Thread]

Waitlisted at UW! Super excited as it's my top choice. 

Also, I was wondering if anyone had any waitlist etiquette tips? How should I respond to the waitlist email? Also, should I update them on recent developments to my CV?

According to department policy, they aren't allowed to tell applicants their ranking, so that's out of the question. The email also said to keep them updated on whether I have offers from other programs, but I have only heard back from two others so far... which were both rejections. 

[MA program late application deadlines?]

@semiotic_mess @PhilCoffee This was super helpful, thank you so much! I have just emailed both programs and am awaiting response. Best of luck to the both of you this application season!

 

[MA program late application deadlines?]

Hi, this might be an extremely stupid question so I apologize in advance. 

I was looking at a few MA program websites and I saw that their deadlines are after April 15th. In particular, San Francisco State University has their Fall 2021 application deadline in August, and Cal State LA's deadline for Fall 2021 is in late May. If I were to apply to these programs now, does that mean I would not receive a decision until after those stated deadlines? If decisions are sent out on a rolling basis and I would receive a decision before April 15th, would this include funding info as well?

I've already been accepted at another MA program and they told me that I have to either accept or decline the offer by April 15th. I was told that the April 15 date is common for most PhD programs as well (some of which I also applied to and am waiting to hear back from). I don't want to decline an offer just to apply somewhere else, but I also want to apply to more places and have more options. What do I do?