Is one month too soon to email school?

[Savvy]

The application deadline for my dream school was on February 1st, and I've been going insane as all of my friends have been getting acceptance/rejection letters. Is one month too soon to email the program to inquire about the status of your application? I've almost clicked on the link to email the coordinator a dozen times today...but I don't want to seem like too much of a weirdo if I do. Should I email or wait a few weeks?

[aucinema]

I would wait before contacting them unless you NEED a timeline for the decision (i.e. you're contemplating whether to accept another offer, etc). A month is not a long time for adcomms and sending them e-mails at this point would just be a nuisance to them and probably only serve to slow things down.

Hang in there! My dream school had a Feb 1 deadline, too and I'm going crazy!!

[adinag]

My deadline was January 15th and so far I've contacted the school twice to ask for an update. A bit annoying for them, probably, but it made me feel better. Both times they were very helpful and told me how the assessment process was progressing. It doesn't hurt asking, I think.

[wtncffts]

I would wait as well, and if you haven't already double-checked the department's website, you should do so. A lot of times they do say when applicants should expect decisions; if it's past, by all means inquire.

[Savvy]

Thanks for the input! I think I'll wait another week or two before I contact them. I'm just getting so tired of this anxiety! I long for the days I won't have to check my email every 5 minutes and run down to the mail room 5 times a day!