katp Posted January 14, 2020 Posted January 14, 2020 ya'll I just got phone call acceptance from UMich! I was totally stunned I thought it was a spam call lol. Sounds like they're backed up in processing/posting things right now though so won't be official for a bit and I'm not sure about funding, but if you're still waiting they're definitely still rolling Also @Zayah what happened??? MCSW23 and JuliaFrances 2
IvySWCu Posted January 14, 2020 Author Posted January 14, 2020 (edited) 3 minutes ago, katp said: ya'll I just got phone call acceptance from UMich! I was totally stunned I thought it was a spam call lol. Sounds like they're backed up in processing/posting things right now though so won't be official for a bit and I'm not sure about funding, but if you're still waiting they're definitely still rolling Also @Zayah what happened??? SO I definitely feel they are releasing decisions based off some type of criteria. After looking up my file, I was told I would know in the next week or two and typically decisions are released after business hours. I tried to press for more information (for other candidates), and asked what the time frame in general was for those who applied for ED (Dec 1) . And they said "around march".... But then why would I hear back in the next week or so if I applied for ED as well, but others won't hear back until March? Sorry Y'all I was really trying to get more info for everyone! And Congrats on UMICH! Edited January 14, 2020 by Zayah MCSW23 1
MCSW23 Posted January 14, 2020 Posted January 14, 2020 4 minutes ago, Zayah said: SO I definitely feel they are releasing decisions based off some type of criteria. After looking up my file, I was told I would know in the next week or two and typically decisions are released after business hours. I tried to press for more information (for other candidates), and asked what the time frame in general was for those who applied for ED (Dec 1) . And they said "around march".... But then why would I hear back in the next week or so if I applied for ED as well, but others won't hear back until March? Sorry Y'all I was really trying to get more info for everyone! And Congrats on UMICH! That is slightly shady feeling on their part. Now I wonder what criteria it is..
katp Posted January 14, 2020 Posted January 14, 2020 8 minutes ago, Zayah said: SO I definitely feel they are releasing decisions based off some type of criteria. After looking up my file, I was told I would know in the next week or two and typically decisions are released after business hours. I tried to press for more information (for other candidates), and asked what the time frame in general was for those who applied for ED (Dec 1) . And they said "around march".... But then why would I hear back in the next week or so if I applied for ED as well, but others won't hear back until March? Sorry Y'all I was really trying to get more info for everyone! And Congrats on UMICH! thank thanks! and that's weird, kind of a low key waitlisting process maybe?
amb22 Posted January 14, 2020 Posted January 14, 2020 3 minutes ago, madisonc7 said: That is slightly shady feeling on their part. Now I wonder what criteria it is.. What do you guys mean by criteria?
IvySWCu Posted January 14, 2020 Author Posted January 14, 2020 2 minutes ago, madisonc7 said: That is slightly shady feeling on their part. Now I wonder what criteria it is.. The only thing I can think of, is if they are possibly releasing generic "march timeline" statements to callers, unless a candidate asks for the application status (which I did). Apparently a decision has already been made on my file. MCSW23 1
IvySWCu Posted January 14, 2020 Author Posted January 14, 2020 The best thing to do when calling is make sure to give your name and ask for an application status and when a decision will be released to you. If you are asking generically they may just say "March". Sorry not trying to freak out anyone!! MCSW23 1
fiona4 Posted January 14, 2020 Posted January 14, 2020 8 minutes ago, Zayah said: SO I definitely feel they are releasing decisions based off some type of criteria. After looking up my file, I was told I would know in the next week or two and typically decisions are released after business hours. I tried to press for more information (for other candidates), and asked what the time frame in general was for those who applied for ED (Dec 1) . And they said "around march".... But then why would I hear back in the next week or so if I applied for ED as well, but others won't hear back until March? Sorry Y'all I was really trying to get more info for everyone! And Congrats on UMICH! I called as well just now. If your application has already been reviewed, you will hear in the next few weeks. My application had not been reviewed yet so the woman said i would hear back by march 1st which means i could hear any time between now and march 1st. I am sure if I called tomorrow and my application had been reviewed already she would have told me I would hear in the next few weeks. Seems like she's giving pretty consistent answers its just based off if your app has been reviewed or not.
IvySWCu Posted January 14, 2020 Author Posted January 14, 2020 1 minute ago, fiona4 said: I called as well just now. If your application has already been reviewed, you will hear in the next few weeks. My application had not been reviewed yet so the woman said i would hear back by march 1st which means i could hear any time between now and march 1st. I am sure if I called tomorrow and my application had been reviewed already she would have told me I would hear in the next few weeks. Seems like she's giving pretty consistent answers its just based off if your app has been reviewed or not. Yes that must be it!
JuliaFrances Posted January 14, 2020 Posted January 14, 2020 18 minutes ago, katp said: ya'll I just got phone call acceptance from UMich! I was totally stunned I thought it was a spam call lol. Sounds like they're backed up in processing/posting things right now though so won't be official for a bit and I'm not sure about funding, but if you're still waiting they're definitely still rolling Also @Zayah what happened??? Congratulations !!!!!! I have an interview with Michigan next Tuesday, did you by chance get asked to interview? I have no damn idea what they want from me.. No one else I have spoken too was asked to interview so I am stressing.
IvySWCu Posted January 14, 2020 Author Posted January 14, 2020 2 minutes ago, JuliaFrances said: Congratulations !!!!!! I have an interview with Michigan next Tuesday, did you by chance get asked to interview? I have no damn idea what they want from me.. No one else I have spoken too was asked to interview so I am stressing. If you applied for one of their scholarship initiatives - that may be why they are interviewing you.
katp Posted January 14, 2020 Posted January 14, 2020 6 minutes ago, JuliaFrances said: Congratulations !!!!!! I have an interview with Michigan next Tuesday, did you by chance get asked to interview? I have no damn idea what they want from me.. No one else I have spoken too was asked to interview so I am stressing. No interview request but agreed, could be a scholarship-related thing. Good luck with it I'm sure you'll do great no matter what it is! JuliaFrances 1
HannahJoy Posted January 14, 2020 Posted January 14, 2020 I just called Michigan and got the "by March 1st" memo. MCSW23 1
savannahopes Posted January 14, 2020 Posted January 14, 2020 AHHHH! I ALSO JUST GOT AN ACCEPTANCE PHONE CALL FROM UMICH!!!!!!! I just left work early to tell my dad! simonsays, JuliaFrances, katp and 1 other 3 1
MCSW23 Posted January 14, 2020 Posted January 14, 2020 20 minutes ago, Zayah said: The only thing I can think of, is if they are possibly releasing generic "march timeline" statements to callers, unless a candidate asks for the application status (which I did). Apparently a decision has already been made on my file. I wonder if we can know it was reviewed based off of when our portals changed to say which specialty we applied for.
JuliaFrances Posted January 14, 2020 Posted January 14, 2020 1 minute ago, HannahJoy said: I just called Michigan and got the "by March 1st" memo. March is now my least favorite word. MCSW23 1
MCSW23 Posted January 14, 2020 Posted January 14, 2020 Just now, savannahopes said: AHHHH! I ALSO JUST GOT AN ACCEPTANCE PHONE CALL FROM UMICH!!!!!!! I just left work early to tell my dad! Congrats!!! savannahopes 1
simonsays Posted January 14, 2020 Posted January 14, 2020 Just now, madisonc7 said: I wonder if we can know it was reviewed based off of when our portals changed to say which specialty we applied for. I was thinking the same thing! I do think the timing is pretty arbitrary - just based on when their team reviewed them, not based on admissions decision. But who knows! MCSW23 1
IvySWCu Posted January 14, 2020 Author Posted January 14, 2020 2 minutes ago, savannahopes said: AHHHH! I ALSO JUST GOT AN ACCEPTANCE PHONE CALL FROM UMICH!!!!!!! I just left work early to tell my dad! CONGRATS!!!!!! I know you're a stranger on the internet, but I feel HAPPY FOR YOU!! savannahopes 1
IvySWCu Posted January 14, 2020 Author Posted January 14, 2020 2 minutes ago, madisonc7 said: I wonder if we can know it was reviewed based off of when our portals changed to say which specialty we applied for. Oh good POINT! Did everyone else change?? Mine did to show my concentration and specialty. MCSW23 1
MCSW23 Posted January 14, 2020 Posted January 14, 2020 1 minute ago, Zayah said: Oh good POINT! Did everyone else change?? Mine did to show my concentration and specialty. Mine changed the same day to show my concentration and specialty as well. International Social Welfare and Services to Immigrants and Refugees.
simonsays Posted January 14, 2020 Posted January 14, 2020 Just now, madisonc7 said: Mine changed the same day to show my concentration and specialty as well. International Social Welfare and Services to Immigrants and Refugees. Mine changed as well, last Thursday or Friday.
HannahJoy Posted January 14, 2020 Posted January 14, 2020 Mine hasn't changed and doesn't seem to be ready anytime soon so maybe that is the key.
IvySWCu Posted January 14, 2020 Author Posted January 14, 2020 (edited) 3 minutes ago, madisonc7 said: Mine changed the same day to show my concentration and specialty as well. International Social Welfare and Services to Immigrants and Refugees. AYEE! I chose the SAME path P.S. I applied 11/7/19 and mine just changed within the last two weeks. Edited January 14, 2020 by Zayah
HannahJoy Posted January 14, 2020 Posted January 14, 2020 Has anyone been brave enough to call UChicago?
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