Called program up to see if I got rejected.

[euchreboyseeya]

HI all,

Today I took the very brave step of actually calling one of my programs that I applied to, to see what my application status was. I basically and bluntly asked if I was rejected, and the program coordinator replied back with a "No" your not rejected but that doesn't necessarily mean you will be getting an admit letter. I have applied to 3 schools already and have been shot down by all three of them. I just recently am going to apply for a school that I contacted back in November, they said they had made offers but not everyone has accepted them yet. This is the Univ of Hawaii. I probably understand why people don't chose to go there, it has great weather but then coming back to the main land won't be much of an option. It's like what is a guy suppose to make of it, I will be getting my Masters degree this May. It sucks that I know how to teach, and run alot of equipment but can't seem to get anyone to take a bite on me. One of the schools I got rejected to was one in my home state. I guess they don't give preference to people from that state, and I even applied to a tier 2 school and got rejected, I searched for who was the bottom and they were it, I was quite shocked with that one. Now I am waiting on a state school in the SEC conference to tell me I am rejected. Anyone else call up an ADCOM and just want the rejection letter so you can move on with your life? I have a decent GPA, not a great gre at all, I have seen some of the scores here and I didn't study for it since I had my thesis and talks to worry about, I found out it really is a test one must study for. And even as we approach april 15th theres just not much hope. I guess I still have a chance at Hawaii, not my first choice, but I guess it would be a new experience for me out there. I guess this is just a vent at the sucky process of waiting it out, and then just getting your rejection letter in the end.

[doozer]

What SEC school/program did you apply to?

[Mal83]

I almost called one of my programs because I got so fed up but I was told in an email to expect my decision the following week so I figured I could handle that last bit of waiting. I was loosing my mind and believe it or not it the rejection letter was a relief, albeit I did get in somewhere and my acceptance to that program came at the same time, but I really did want to go to that school. By the time I finally did get rejected I just didn't have much emotion to give other than relief that I didn't have to wait anymore and yes, move on with my life. But that was pretty brave calling them, at some point you just have to end the waiting for yourself even if it means bad news over the phone. Hopefully you get into UH, getting in somewhere is better than nowhere that's for sure, there are people how have applied to many programs and got nothing out of it, if it really doesn't work for you then maybe you can transfer to another/better school with some great grades and experience under your belt.

[euchreboyseeya]

Univ of Tenn. Did you happen to apply there?

[everygirl]

This is so admirable. I wish I could do this for the schools I'm waiting on -- one of them said they would contact by mid-March, and here I am, without a notification, when people have been getting accepted or rejected all over the place. But I am, how you say, CHICKEN-SHIT. Good for you!

[doozer]

i did not apply there but am a huge fan of the SEC

[thesnout]

I called the school I applied to and got an unofficial acceptance but I'm not celebrating until I get an email confirming everything. What if there is another Cheryl and she told me the wrong info.

I see nothing wrong with calling a program. You paid good money to apply. The least some schools can do is tell the applicant if they're in or not. I'll just keep waiting for my official email. I've read too many horror stories on gradcafe. I'm too paranoid right now to celebrate.

When in doubt just call. Don't torture yourself. I called to see if I was rejected and I got a better answer atleast.