bgreenster Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Another day, another empty mailbox... I'm contemplating emailing Taryn, but I don't want to be annoying. It just seems crazy that it has been three weeks without hearing back from them, after being asked to send in my documents.. and being told I'd be notified "by early March." I'm kind of disappointed by UMD and how they aren't keeping with the deadlines they themselves have set. If only they had just said "mid-March," my brain could handle it better! haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
understatement700 Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Bgreenster- yes, they've been a bit unclear and I'm still not sure if they're going to email admission results or send it by mail. On the website it says they only notify by mail but then others on here have said they've gotten emails. I can only imagine it's taking them so long because they want to give us both Robertson Fellowships and are planning to notify us by mail! bgreenster 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgreenster Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Bgreenster- yes, they've been a bit unclear and I'm still not sure if they're going to email admission results or send it by mail. On the website it says they only notify by mail but then others on here have said they've gotten emails. I can only imagine it's taking them so long because they want to give us both Robertson Fellowships and are planning to notify us by mail! Wouldn't that be great! I definitely think we're not hearing anything because of the Robertson, but my brain needs to just know all my options. I've kind of made a decision on where I'll go, but I have to keep reminding myself that I don't have all the factors yet! Good luck to you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
understatement700 Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Thanks! And congrats on the full ride to Georgetown, that's awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgreenster Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readyornot Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Just heard back via snail mail--I'm in! But no financial support the decision letter came in a red UMD folder with details about their admitted students day. sjw528 I'm still waiting to get my folder in the mail, but am trying to lock down my school visit schedule now.. could you share with us the date that was in your folder for admitted students day? Also what is the deadline to notify them of enrollment by (April 15 or something else)? Thanks so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellowyellow03 Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Just got the mail today, but still no information regarding financial aid. Visit Day will be held on March 29 and you have notify them of your decision by April 16. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgreenster Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 I've still got nothing minus that random unofficial email three weeks ago. I messaged Taryn on Wednesday re: some kind of timeline on hearing back, and haven't even received anything in reply to THAT... I'll be in DC at that time for Gtown's visit day (same day as UMD, so won't be making it to the official one) but maybe go the 30th to check the place out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjw528 Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Apologies for my late response--thanks mellowyellow03 for answering about admitted students day. Readyornot, there's also info in the folder regarding 2012-2013 courses in your area of concentration that you may find interesting if UMD is a top contender. Here's hoping for news this week! I take it there's still no word on the Robertson fellowship? Or should I assume that because there was no fin aid information in my admit stuff that I'm out of the running for the fellowship? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
understatement700 Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 I wouldn't conclude that about the Robertson Fellowship. In the email they sent out after they received my Robertson Fellowship application it said that if we were accepted for the fellowship it wouldn't likely be reflected in our initial admissions packet. What I don't know is if they contact those not accepted for the fellowship too or if you they only contact those accepted for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellowyellow03 Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Understatement700, did you email/ mail/ fax your fellowship application? I faxed my app and I never got any email saying that they received my application. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
understatement700 Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 I emailed mine and got an email back 10 days later which was just a reply to the email I'd sent, it wasn't a mass BCCed email. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellowyellow03 Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Thanks for the quick reply. I was starting to wonder whether or not they received my application. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgreenster Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 I got an email back the day after, but I applied *right* at the deadline. Mine also said that my admittance info probably wouldn't have the fellowship in it... but still haven't gotten that letter either way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix287 Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Did anyone hear anything about the Robertson Fellowship today? I emailed Taryn on Friday and she said that notices would be going out today for all those who are not(?) finalists... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgreenster Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Did anyone hear anything about the Robertson Fellowship today? I emailed Taryn on Friday and she said that notices would be going out today for all those who are not(?) finalists... Haven't heard a word. Guess that's apparently a good thing? I emailed her last Wednesday about it and didn't get an answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
understatement700 Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Did anyone hear anything about the Robertson Fellowship today? I emailed Taryn on Friday and she said that notices would be going out today for all those who are not(?) finalists... So the longer we hear nothing, the better? I'll take that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cannotdecide Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 my fellowship information came with my acceptance letter, dated march 1....very generous offer and the admission people are SO kind in answering back all of my little questions. bgreenster 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
understatement700 Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 my fellowship information came with my acceptance letter, dated march 1....very generous offer and the admission people are SO kind in answering back all of my little questions. Was it for the Robertson Fellowship or a different one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
understatement700 Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Just got a mass email inviting me to the admitted students open house on March 29, I guess that means I was accepted?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cannotdecide Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Was it for the Robertson Fellowship or a different one? different one.. no idea about RF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readyornot Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 I got my folder in the mail today.. it says they're "unsure at this point whether they will be able to grant me financial support" and that they will only get in touch in the future if they are in fact able to secure something. There is no date on when that would be by.. so I can only assume that it's if someone turns down something, freeing up other money. But that's impossible to make a decision on and since I've gotten aid from other schools tough to justify picking this program instead. Anyone else get the same letter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K.Ash Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 I got my folder in the mail today.. it says they're "unsure at this point whether they will be able to grant me financial support" and that they will only get in touch in the future if they are in fact able to secure something. There is no date on when that would be by.. so I can only assume that it's if someone turns down something, freeing up other money. But that's impossible to make a decision on and since I've gotten aid from other schools tough to justify picking this program instead. Anyone else get the same letter? that is exactly what mine said - and I took it to mean if someone turns down money, i MAY get some of it. wonder if that is what they tell everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgreenster Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 I finally gave in and called up there. I am admitted (I was seriously starting to doubt this after three weeks of radio silence), and have received the PC Fellowship. I did not get the Robertson - decisions were apparently made/given to the admissions office this afternoon, so I'm guessing people will be notified shortly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readyornot Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 For those of you considering attending/going to attend UMd, what are your impressions of their career services? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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