indorichai Posted April 25, 2011 Posted April 25, 2011 So I've applied for a program and their deadline is May 1st. Does this mean that I won't receive a decision until after May? I hate waiting like this, I just want to find out if I'm in or not so I can plan the rest of my summer! I went to their Open House 10 days ago and the admissions coordinator spoke to me and he said that my name sounded familiar and that I have positive reviews in my folder (so they've looked at my statement of intent, my resume, and my letters of reference but they haven't looked at my transcript or at my GRE scores). This was very good news and a big relief to me considering that my GPA is a 2.51. He told me that I shouldn't worry about my GPA since my GRE score (which is above 100-above their minimum-Once again, I know its a shock to those of you applying to Ivy League schools) will balance it out. However, things could change and they could not like me for one reason or another. *sigh* Thus far I've been having nightmares about not being accepted and ending up in a school in the middle of nowhere-where I'm the only minority in a school of southern sorority chics that keep on saying "Oh you poor Indian!" (I'm of southeast Asian descent by the way). Anyways yea. anyone out there applying to schools where you'll have to wait until mid-May maybe to get a decision for Fall 2011? If so, how are you coping?
Owlie Posted April 25, 2011 Posted April 25, 2011 It depends--some places will make decisions on a rolling basis, others wait until after the deadline. If they make decisions after the deadline, then yeah, you'll be waiting until May. I applied to one place whose decision deadline is "four weeks before registration begins for the quarter you wish to enroll." The beginning of open registration for fall is August 1. So I'll be waiting until at least July to hear back, unless they decide on a rolling basis.
Mal83 Posted April 26, 2011 Posted April 26, 2011 It might not be as long as you think, one of my schools had a March 15th deadline, which I thought was a little on the late side, but I got my acceptance letter like 2 weeks later, granted there was no funding or financial aid information, just a real short but sweet letter.
Krissy Posted April 28, 2011 Posted April 28, 2011 Thanks for asking this, I was curious about this as well. I applied to FSU's MLS program, which has a 7/1 deadline for Fall '11.
indorichai Posted April 28, 2011 Author Posted April 28, 2011 I've applied to FSU's Educational Leadership and Policy program- I applied on April 1st so I know I still have some time to wait. I was just wondering if like I'd have to wait until mid-May or later, but we'll see... Thanks for asking this, I was curious about this as well. I applied to FSU's MLS program, which has a 7/1 deadline for Fall '11.
princemayurank Posted May 1, 2011 Posted May 1, 2011 So I've applied for a program and their deadline is May 1st. Does this mean that I won't receive a decision until after May? I hate waiting like this, I just want to find out if I'm in or not so I can plan the rest of my summer! I went to their Open House 10 days ago and the admissions coordinator spoke to me and he said that my name sounded familiar and that I have positive reviews in my folder (so they've looked at my statement of intent, my resume, and my letters of reference but they haven't looked at my transcript or at my GRE scores). This was very good news and a big relief to me considering that my GPA is a 2.51. He told me that I shouldn't worry about my GPA since my GRE score (which is above 100-above their minimum-Once again, I know its a shock to those of you applying to Ivy League schools) will balance it out. However, things could change and they could not like me for one reason or another. *sigh* Thus far I've been having nightmares about not being accepted and ending up in a school in the middle of nowhere-where I'm the only minority in a school of southern sorority chics that keep on saying "Oh you poor Indian!" (I'm of southeast Asian descent by the way). Anyways yea. anyone out there applying to schools where you'll have to wait until mid-May maybe to get a decision for Fall 2011? If so, how are you coping? Hey there, i am in kinda in same situation as u r. GPA is low (6.6/10) TOEFL /Work ex/Recos are gud and i am banking upon them to make it through for me. Did not take GRE coz i wanted to apply to Universities in Europe only (as of now). Planning to give GRE latter if nothing works for this Fall. Applied to 3 Universities in Holland (Utrecht, Eindhoven, Twente) and UCD-ireland. Universities told that results will be out in April end/May starting. So just counting days and checking my gmail 20 times a day. Lets see what transpires .... This waiting thing is driving me crazy already, jus spendin time doing absolutely nothing on the NET and reading different forums ...... dont feeling like doing anything at all.......having nightmares also..... Before reading posts in this forum i thought that i am the only one on the planet to be in such a situation.....always nice to have mates though,,,, To all those waiting admits results......V WILL MAKE IT GUYS.....! all the best
indorichai Posted May 27, 2011 Author Posted May 27, 2011 I just got accepted to FSU! I found out yesterday!!!
Mal83 Posted May 28, 2011 Posted May 28, 2011 (edited) I just got accepted to FSU! I found out yesterday!!! Hey Congratulations! I couldn't wait to announce my victory here too. Edited May 28, 2011 by Mal83
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