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Sorry, I just realized a typo in my post - they said by the end of the month, not the end of this week. And I thanks for replying, I didn't even think about the weekend.

I've been waiting to hear back from "the one" program. I've had my heart set on this school for years, and this is my second time applying. I've been doing my best to be patient with waiting, but like others I have read in forums, felt like the unknown really took it's toll on me this week. I've been expecting a decision for the past 3 weeks (as heard from POI), so it was disheartening when yesterday when I came home to the empty mail box again. I told myself that if I hadn't heard by yesterday, I would call the admissions office. I did and asked about my status - I was asked for my name and put on hold for a couple minutes. She came back on and said decisions had been mailed, and I should find out by the end of the week. My gut reaction was that she didn't want to tell me over the phone I had been rejected. An hour later I checked the results survey and saw the first acceptance to the program. There is a chance I am wrong, but by intuition says that isn't the case. A while back my POI said that if I wasn't accepted, he would check my file to give me pointers. I guess my question is this: should I email him prematurely? I don't know how long the department holds on to applicants files (including my hard copy portfolio), and if I have indeed been rejected, I'm not sure when they would toss the information. Thanks!

This is my third time as well. First time (2009): Applied to one MLA program, I was accepted BUT without funding. I couldn't afford the program. Second time (2011): Applied to two programs, and was rejected by both. Third time (current): I have been wait listed at one program and am waiting to hear from the other. If it doesn't happen this time around for me, I'm a little at a lost of what to do. I know applying to only 1-2 programs a year is risky, and applying to more could improve my chances, but it's very expensive (one of my schools had a 200.00 app fee!).

Yes - I finally heard from one of my programs, and I've been (you guessed it!), wait listed. I actually feel relieved - it's much better than being rejected. Now it's just a matter of how do I up my chances of being accepted? I assume write the program again to reiterate my interest. Any other tips? Also, If you are wait listed and do get accepted, what are your chances of funding?

This is the week, I know it! I have a good feeling, I'm going to get accepted!! Ready, set. come on programs!

Hi there! I applied to one 3yr Master of Land Arch program (UBC) and one Urban Design Program (NY). I haven't heard a peep from either of the programs! My undergrad gpa was 3.0, but I'm also hoping my work/volunteer experience, as well as portfolio will help. I didn't find applying to be as stressful as the past couple of weeks have been. It's the waiting that is taking it's toll. I'm still trying to remain optimistic, but feel very much in the dark. It's nice to see another MLA applicant out here though! Best of luck to you! I hope we both get the acceptance we want.

I felt like you just described my situation. I haven't heard back from my programs either - I graduated in 06, average gpa, good letters and essay, but not a very strong undergrad background. I feel the strength in my application has been my work and volunteer experience out of school. So this past week, I've started to prepare myself for potential rejections and start coming up with alternate plans. The thing I must remind myself, is that graduate school is great, but life will be just fine without it too. I'm looking into some teaching english abroad programs, or even extension certificate programs out of state. It's also been helpful to get my mind off of checking my email, to just look around at other options. I'd start doing some online searches, and then you can feel a little more prepared in case school doesn't pan out. Don't lose hope either way though, you might still get in, or maybe find something even more fitting/fulfilling for you.

Yes, I have a good feeling about this week. Cheers!!

I don't think people should be panicking too much from not hearing anything yet or jump to conclusions that they have been rejected. I've applied to two schools, and haven't heard a peep. But I know my programs don't announce decisions until March - April. I think this is a very standard time for when announcements are made. Let's all try to stay positive! Right now, no news is... no news!