What does this email mean?

[HaoJu]

Hey guys,

I asked the McGill Music School for updates last Thursday, and now received a reply as such... Can't really get what she means. Is this email positive or negative? Does this means I will probably be expecting an offer from them later?

Our conversation:

H** J*

2019 Feb 07 20:47 EST

To whom it may concern, A late Happy Chinese New Year! I hope this email is not bothering you, but I was wondering if you might know when approximately would the admission results be available? Thanks a million Best, H**

 

Administrator

2019 Feb 13 09:37 EST

Happy Chinese New Year to you as well, H**! This email is to inform you that the Music Technology Area as recommended you to the MA Music Technology program for Fall 2019. I hope this helps. Best, M*ry D* St*f*n*

 

[civitas]

If you are applying to a PhD program, it means you are out of the game. Otherwise, congratulations!

[HaoJu]

2 minutes ago, civitas said:

If you are applying to a PhD program, it means you are out of the game. Otherwise, congratulations!

Thanks!

I applied to MA in Music Tech (the exact same program they said they recommended me to), but my status in the system is still "In Review"... Well, it's good to know that's a piece of positive news!

[PsyDuck90]

It means the program has accepted you but the administration needs to approve your application (dean's office usually has final say but they typically go with the program's recommendations). 

[worrypower]

Hey, congratulations!

I did my undergraduate at McGill. The education is second-to-none but the administration can be... Challenging. So, if your program recommended you, then you are IN! And the system will probably update your status sometime before the end of the Year of the Pig. LOL. 

[HaoJu]

Oops. It's 22 Feb  already, and my status is still in review... Now that there are already 2 results posted on the forum on 19 Feb,  I'm a bit freaked out  ...

[ondrejba]

It took about 3 weeks after I was unofficially admitted (to a different university) before they sent me an official acceptance. I think you're fine.

[HaoJu]

Ahhh thanks   So I still have about a whole week to wait...

[brighteyes]

I got an email from my POI about my acceptance, and the "official" email didn't come until 2 1/2 weeks later, and I just got the mailed letter on Saturday. Congratulations!