discouraged CSU applicant

[bounce]

I see lots of people getting interviews at CSUN and acceptances from CSULB, and I applied to both. While my top choice is SDSU, the wait and seeing others getting accepted is really starting to get to me because I have heard nothing. I called CSULB yesterday and they said I should hear back in 5 to 15 weeks. Is anyone feeling as left out and discouraged as I am?

[soy]

You're not alone in this feeling. I applied back to CSULB in November and received notification in December that I was placed in "Pending Status" as opposed to being immediately accepted or flat out rejected. While I should be happy that I wasn't automatically rejected, I now have to wait until July or possibly later before a final decision is made. JULY! sigh.

I'm really bummed out. CSULB was the only school I applied to and the only place I want to attend for my MSW.

[mrod88]

This is my first time applying to grad school and only applied to CSULB. I just received an email today notifying me that the MSW dept. has now received my app and that they will be reviewing it shortly. I'm starting to get a little worried because the people who have already received an admissions letter from CSULB have impressive stats. I didn't know how competitive CSULB was going into the process. If I would have known, I would have applied to a couple more CSU's. Yup, the wait sucks!

Best of luck to you guys!!

[rjose]

When did you submit your CSULB application? I have heard that those who submit at the moment applications are accepted (October) have a higher chance of getting in.

What are your stats? I wouldn't be discouraged by other people's stats because there are a variety of applicants that CSULB accepts. I think experience and an understanding of the field are the most helpful.

[bounce]

Ugh, I'm just frustrated because my stats are WAY better than most people who are getting acceptances. It's aggravating.

[rjose]

Ugh, I'm just frustrated because my stats are WAY better than most people who are getting acceptances. It's aggravating.

Well, what are your stats?

[PBJ]

tbird,

It is NOT true that ONLY weak applicants get interviewed.... Depending on when you apply, be it the 12-1 or 3-1 deadline you will hear something of an interview 3-4 weeks from your turn in date. I was interviewed almost 2 months after my turn in date... So, no worries, you will hear something soon. I also got an e-mail from CSUN stating that people who turned in there applications on or before 12-1 will hear something by 3-15... I know NOBODY who got accpeted to the ON GROUND CSUN MSW program yet. I am talking about the program on the CAMPUS of CSUN, NOT at COC or anywhere else. GL to you!!! :-)