ShaEnYsi

bread bowl

I think it would depend on the department. The only recruiting invitation I received was after admissions decisions had been made (was a Fall 2010 NYU applicant) and the event was a way of trying to entice newly admitted students. There are several forms of orientation/recruiting events, each one varied from school to school. Prior to admissions decisions, some schools/departments may host an open house event - in which any prospective applicant can attend. Usually, it's a great way to meet the department, current students and faculty, as well as see the school you'll potentially be going to. It's also a great way to score some free food

Very inspiring

My advice would be to give it 2 more weeks, approximately until the week of March 14th. Continue to be diligent in checking for other acceptances/rejections to your program or school in general so that you can try to gauge a timeframe. Verify your school's policy and procedures on admission decisions and keep checking the website.

Hook up

long distance

It always pays to inquire. Last year, I applied to NYU for Fall 2010 and discovered that most of my peers for the same program had already heard back. Frustrated with the wait, I sent an email to the admissions team with a basic inquiry about admitted students and registration procedures. (I never indicated whether I had received a decision from them or not, I only asked what the next step for admitted students was) My email was forwarded to the head of the department I applied to. Meanwhile, I continued to take matters into my own hands by attempting to activate my student ID via NYU's account management system. I became cautiously optimistic when the registration was successful. Finally, I heard back from the academic department coordinator indicating that they had sent all registration information along with my acceptance letter. ( ! ) "what acceptance letter?" Turns out they had gotten my email address wrong and sent the letter to someone else (who apparently lives in Italy). mama mia! I deferred admission.

Heart attack

For me, it will be about 30 seconds of profound and shattering silence followed by a marathon binge of ridiculous YouTube videos and Dreamworks movies to numb the brain..................and then maybe like a pint of tequila. also... Brilliant

As did I, except my application was for the MA and submitted on rolling basis after the general Jan 15th deadline. Generally, I have heard through other members on the boards that HUD sends out decisions 2 weeks into March. The academic department received my completed application earlier this month so I am hoping it will be evaluated shortly. Not sure when admissions notifies rolling candidates.