mocha11 Posted March 26, 2011 Posted March 26, 2011 So, I just received an email stating that I am an "alternate candidate" for admission into a program. I'm a little confused as to what exactly that means..Is that the same thing as a first alternate or is it just another phrase for the wait list? any input would be appreciated. thanks!
eklavya Posted March 26, 2011 Posted March 26, 2011 interesting... never heard of that term before. my guess is that there's another student who they've offered the position, and this student declines the offer, you will be given that offer. this might mean that you have better chances of getting in as you will get your turn as soon as the first student declines the offer. so, it seems like a 'better' waitlist, because you aren't on an official waitlist, and you don't have to wait for a slew of other waitlisters to reject the offer. but again, just my guess. i suggest that you inquire the program and find out what exactly it means. good luck!
Langoustine Posted March 26, 2011 Posted March 26, 2011 Agree with bhikhaari. Better than the waitlist herd...you are the next one up to bat!
mocha11 Posted March 30, 2011 Author Posted March 30, 2011 thanks guys! i emailed him a few days ago, but i haven't received a reply yet
truc Posted March 30, 2011 Posted March 30, 2011 So, I just received an email stating that I am an "alternate candidate" for admission into a program. I'm a little confused as to what exactly that means..Is that the same thing as a first alternate or is it just another phrase for the wait list? any input would be appreciated. thanks! Sorry to break with what others have said, but a program for which I am an alternate said it was their word for waitlist. That said, there are only four people on this waitlist from what I am told.
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