waitlist or just take an offer

[statsday]

I have been waitlisted by Umich stats and accepted by TAMU stats, both PhD. How often do people get off the waitlist at a program like UMich? I am tempted to just accept the TAMU offer but I think Michigan is a better research fit for me. Any input would be nice. Thanks!

[bayessays]

No harm in waiting til closer to April 15th to hear back from Michigan.  I understand the urge to relieve some stress by settling on a decision right away, but in 12 days that won't matter, so if Michigan is a better fit (and a stronger program, probably) then I think you should probably distract yourself for a few days with something else, email Michigan in a week or so to check on your status and then make a fully informed decision.

[BJA]

My son is waiting until the 15th to commit to one of the two schools he has been accepted to, as he is on wait list for Dartmouth.  

I have been monitoring the results and I have seen some report that they are getting accepted of the wait list.  

[statsday]

@bayessays Thanks for the advice. I just emailed them and now I am waiting for a response. 

 

 

@BJA thank you for your input and good luck to your son!