Waitlists

[Ada2021]

Hi,

I'm an international student, I received fully funded PhD offers to the English program at Miami University Ohio and Louisiana State University. I am however on a wait list in Tufts University and the deadline is gradually creeping in. I do not want to miss either of these opportunities while waiting for Tufts, and I'll also feel bad if I accept either of them and Tufts comes in positive later. How do I go about this? Getting a visa to the US from Nigeria is not a walk in the park and a senseless delay could impede on the entire process. If you were me, what would you do?

[ajak568]

I would reach out to Tufts, explain your situation and make sure they're aware that they're your top choice. You might also ask them if there's anything you can do to support your candidacy while on the waitlist. Some programs will accept supplemental materials that could help you get off the waitlist.

Selfishly, I hope you end up at Tufts in the Fall! I'm also starting a PhD there in the Fall (in the Econ dept). Best of luck!

[Dr.EJM]

6 minutes ago, ajak568 said:

I would reach out to Tufts, explain your situation and make sure they're aware that they're your top choice. You might also ask them if there's anything you can do to support your candidacy while on the waitlist. Some programs will accept supplemental materials that could help you get off the waitlist.

Selfishly, I hope you end up at Tufts in the Fall! I'm also starting a PhD there in the Fall (in the Econ dept). Best of luck!

Going on the idea that Tufts is your first choice I 100% agree. 

 

and congratulations @ajak568! 

[Ada2021]

15 minutes ago, ajak568 said:

I would reach out to Tufts, explain your situation and make sure they're aware that they're your top choice. You might also ask them if there's anything you can do to support your candidacy while on the waitlist. Some programs will accept supplemental materials that could help you get off the waitlist.

Selfishly, I hope you end up at Tufts in the Fall! I'm also starting a PhD there in the Fall (in the Econ dept). Best of luck!

I hope so too. I'll go by your advice. Congratulations by the way!!