Rustin

I can help too, if you still need it.

I would definitely follow-up to clarify. I agree that it is ambiguous- initially it sounds like you are guaranteed a spot, and then the considered part doesn't sound quite as good. It is an unusual enough situation a follow-up e-mail or call is definitely warranted. Good luck.

Nah, you are just saving yourself for Yale. Who needs UNC anyways?

I think you are right. Looking at the past years results, as well as the history department websites, it does not look like HYP offer interviews for their history applicants, or even invite you to visit pre-admissions offer. Good luck to everyone else applying to them, hopefully we hear back soon.

I agree with all of the above. If it is that big of an issue, I would have a conversation with your professors about the letters. There are ways to inquire about the quality of the letter that don't scream "I have no faith in you" besides checking the box saying you don't waive your right, especially without warning them first.

Nothing here, yet. Fingers crossed.

I'd take e-mail, then a letter, and then a phone call. I'd be worried I'd say something stupid and their first impression of me would be yelping wildly in celebration or something. So, I don't know. E-mail is quick and private and lets me have my own response before having to deal with other people.