petpolitics

:? unfortunately, it looks like i might turn down all 4 of my accepted schools (and one MA...) ...they're all in the 25-40 ranked range. i'm scared that they're not the best fit for me. i don't want to be there for 5-6-7 years and not have a job when i leave. i feel a bit crazy about this since the application process was so rigorous. anyone else doing this?

oh if you don't mind, which programs? i think i'll do that this week if i don't hear from anywhere.

I'm on 3 waitlists. I'd go to 2 of them in a heartbeat. Do people usually take wait lists as insults and turn down acceptances if they come through? That seems a bit silly. I really don't know what to do about the wait list situation. I emailed 2 programs after I received my wait list notification but haven't been in touch since then. I guess my decision will be made on April 15th.

I'm also on the waitlist. I have other places that I'd attend ahead of IU so I'm not worrying about that one just yet.

that's how i felt at the beginning of this process, when i was done with the GREs. now, i can't wait until april 15th.

still waiting for 2 schools. sigh!

Unfortunately, they did not give us a time frame. They told us we can check our application status back in January but nothing has changed since I submitted my application.

also, any tips on how to tactfully email a school about admission decisions? is it ~time~ to ask or should i wait some more?

anyone else really anxious about the waiting list process? also, is anyone on a waiting list for funding? it probably depends on each school, but if i attended a school without funding for my first year, would i be able to receive funding for subsequent years?

ah congrats on making a final decision! when was your CMU admit-weekend invite? i still have not heard from them...

:? still waiting on university of illinois- chicago, carnegie mellon, and chicago (rejection).

as a rutgers alum - i vote RU. im also having a really hard time making a decision. is anyone else moving/making their decision with a significant other?

anyone else still waiting from schools? i haven't heard from 3...

Me three. Maybe it'll be there when I come home from work today...

looks like their "history day" was yesterday for students with offers. i also didn't hear from them yet but i assume the worst.

waitlisted for me.

Wow, really? I guess the rejection letter should be in the mail.

whew okay - i was confused and got kind of nervous that i only applied to the ma program. let me know what they tell you

Congrats! Me too! Did your email say that they admitted you to the MA program or the MA/PhD program?

still waiting for 5 schools. my top choice is among the 5 but is probably a longshot. the next 2 weeks will certainly be interesting.

i also didn't hear from indiana yet. the people that heard from them, heard weeks ago too. the waiting game continues...

Ah congrats! I'm waiting to hear from them. How did they notify you?

it's a slow day today... ...always make me nervous.

Yep me too!

to current and past applicants - - i'm not sure if anyone has experience with this, but i figured it was worth a shot. i was notified (today while on vacation) that i am on the waitlist for a top school that i would like to attend this fall. the language in the email says that i'm on a "short wait list of strong applicants." i was accepted to one other program so far but i would prefer this waitlisted program - it's really a great fit, great location, etc. should i immediately respond to their email? what's the proper procedure/etiquette in this situation? i'd appreciate any feedback - thanks!