CheckYesJules

Hey, Don't give up hope! I was on the Duke waitlist last year and got off it in mid-March, and I am now attending there.

After a multitude of rejections, I received word that I was accepted off the waitlist for Duke and have accepted their offer! Super excited!!

I assume if a school is on Spring Break, we shouldn't expect to hear anything. Right?

For anyone waiting on UMass-I sent an email to inquire about a possible decision timeline and found out I was rejected. I'm assuming those who were accepted were already notified. I asked if I could be considered for the MA program, which will have decisions go out by the end of the week. Edit: I just found out they won't be offering funding to their MA students and have withdrawn my app.

I’m waiting on UMass as well!

It's still early. I'd say wait and see if you get off the waitlist before making any decisions. Personally, I'd go with the for sure since who knows what could happen in the next application cycle. On the other hand, if you're doing something in the next couple of months that will help your application, then I guess you can reapply and see what happens.

Out of curiosity, has anyone heard anything from Umass Amherst? I saw a rejection posted last week, but that's all I've seen during this cycle.

For those waiting on Rutgers, check the portal. Disappointed to have been rejected since I really liked my PI but figured it was coming.

If any of the Rutgers Waitlist people are here, do you mind sharing how you were notified and your field? Trying to figure out if I should prepare for the rejection.

Did you apply to the Rutgers History Phd? I haven’t seen any rejections go out. I’m still waiting to hear back from them.

I e-mailed mine and responded to the e-mail from DGS. Idk if it will make any difference but I thought it wise to thank them and continue to emphasize my interest in the program.

Congratulations! If you are comfortable financially with a lower stipend vs cost of living, then I would go with School #2. You want a program with a good track history going in. I've been the guinea pig for programs before and its rough.

I’m in the same boat with Rutgers. Panicking over not hearing from Rutgers and Northwestern yet. Hopefully this isn’t the end for us.

Fingers crossed you get off the waitlist! You deserve a win!!

Congrats! I guess that means a rejection for me