5 Waitlists

[farty14]

I have been waitlisted, unofficially, at 5 schools. I figure I am in line to be accepted to at least one of the programs, but I really have no idea of the likelihood of being accepted at any one of these schools. Does anyone have any insight into this--perhaps a prediction?

EDIT: Also, I really don't understand why some schools haven't been more forthright about this. I have had to call every school to get my status. Most all schools tell me that I will hear more "in mid-march" or "later this month." Why can't these schools at least notify me of the "waitlist" status? Is it because I am actually in the "second wave" of accepts/rejects?

[Minnesotan]

I think the term "waitlist" implies that you are officially in line for a spot. If they have a large pool for their final round, they probably don't want to send 60 wait list letters for 15 spots.

Anyway, I feel your pain. I've made it past the first round of rejections at a couple of schools, and am waiting (im)patiently for an acceptance. Let's hope it works out for us.

[farty14]

If that's the case, then 4 unofficial waitlists and 1 official waitlist. It still is very lame.

[DUguy333]

Waitlists are difficult to decipher...

I just emailed one of my programs and they responded with "We hope to send you an update before the end of March"

I assume if I was accepted she would have informed me, I guess this means I've been waitlisted too now?? So I feel your pain.