Not accepted, waitlisted, or rejected when others already are - what does it mean??

[Tanpopo]

I have been watching my schools' decisions on this site like a hawk. There are multiple schools that show rejection, wait list, AND acceptance letters have gone out, but I have only heard radio silence. I check all the online application portals, too, just to see if somehow I didn't get the email. Nothing.

Please, can anyone tell me, what on Earth does this mean? Are they just slow on rejecting everyone all at once? I am going crazy waiting.

[forensicsfan]

I suppose it depends on the program! If it is a program that requires an interview and you did not receive an invite for an interview, I would say that it is safe to assume a rejection. However, if it is a program that does not require an interview or one in which you did receive an interview invite, I would say do not lose hope yet! Acceptances/rejections/waitlists will continue throughout this month and even into April! Some schools send out acceptances and rejections in waves, some do it all at once. And you cannot completely discount potential trolls posting false information. If you are really concerned and it has been some time, I recommend reaching out to your POI or the school's admissions department to ask about any updates! Wishing you all the best; I know this whole time period is nerve-wracking!

[boudreaux]

Don't know what field this is in but in my experience (physics) most schools don't bother to tell you you are on the waitlist (but they will if you email them). Also possible they simply haven't processed your application yet if you applied later in the cycle.