Annoyed

[AreYouSerious]

I am a 4.0 Masters student in Psychology and will be graduating in May and am applying to my schools PdH Program and just found out I was waitlisted.....not really sure how since my mentor is the head of the Program....any thoughts?

 

Edited March 5, 2018 by AreYouSerious

[fuzzylogician]

A guess: it's not so much about your grades as your research, which you didn't mention. Maybe they think your research isn't as strong or your interests aren't as good a fit as some other applicants. 

[Eigen]

Echoing @fuzzylogician, this is especially true for a masters. Relatively high GPA is expected, and it's the rest of your package (research, fit) that make you competitive. 

Also, your current mentor being head of the program counts for relatively little. Are they on the admissions committee?

[worried2018]

still got a shot .good luck!

Edited March 6, 2018 by worried2018

[LolJustAdmitMe]

Eh, being waitlisted is MUCH better than a flat out ‘no’...unless we applied to the same program. Then this is horrible and you should definitely consider withdrawing your application because that’s so disrespectful.