Galoup11 Posted March 12, 2012 Posted March 12, 2012 Talked to the DGS, who was ridiculously nice, and obtained some info for those interested: 150 applicants, 7 Masters acceptances 8 or 9 PhD acceptances Acceptances and wait-lists are based on an overall pool, not by area of interest So, if you're on the wait list, probably not worth fretting over your area and just hope you're high in the hierarchy. I'm currently leaning toward a couple other possibilities but am going to explore the option of Florida more and may not know for sure until early April, but will be glad to post whatever decision I make here. Good luck to all those who are in or on the wait list, Florida is easily the friendliest school I've heard back from and they have a really attractive array of classes.
Timshel Posted March 12, 2012 Posted March 12, 2012 Talked to the DGS, who was ridiculously nice, and obtained some info for those interested: 150 applicants, 7 Masters acceptances 8 or 9 PhD acceptances Acceptances and wait-lists are based on an overall pool, not by area of interest So, if you're on the wait list, probably not worth fretting over your area and just hope you're high in the hierarchy. I'm currently leaning toward a couple other possibilities but am going to explore the option of Florida more and may not know for sure until early April, but will be glad to post whatever decision I make here. Good luck to all those who are in or on the wait list, Florida is easily the friendliest school I've heard back from and they have a really attractive array of classes. So, have they notified everyone, because I haven't heard from them at all.
crystalleem Posted March 12, 2012 Posted March 12, 2012 Acceptances and wait-lists are based on an overall pool, not by area of interest So, if you're on the wait list, probably not worth fretting over your area and just hope you're high in the hierarchy. That's really good to know. Did he give any indication of how big the wait list is? I wonder if it's rude to ask or to ask where my place on the list is.
Galoup11 Posted March 12, 2012 Posted March 12, 2012 So, have they notified everyone, because I haven't heard from them at all. He didn't say, the closest thing I can quote is that after they hear back from Accepteds, they "dig in to their wait list." It's an absolute hunch but from the sound of it, they might not have an officially notified wait list--and thus if you're applying for the MA you might be unofficially wait listed. But again, he didn't say explicitly. That's really good to know. Did he give any indication of how big the wait list is? I wonder if it's rude to ask or to ask where my place on the list is. He did not go into the wait list size, unfortunately. It honestly might've been a little strange for me to have asked that. As for your place on the list, I'm not sure, Dr. Dobrin was really kind but that might be confidential info.
Timshel Posted March 12, 2012 Posted March 12, 2012 He didn't say, the closest thing I can quote is that after they hear back from Accepteds, they "dig in to their wait list." It's an absolute hunch but from the sound of it, they might not have an officially notified wait list--and thus if you're applying for the MA you might be unofficially wait listed. But again, he didn't say explicitly. He did not go into the wait list size, unfortunately. It honestly might've been a little strange for me to have asked that. As for your place on the list, I'm not sure, Dr. Dobrin was really kind but that might be confidential info. I actually applied to the PhD program.....Oh well. I would have turned it down, anyway.
crystalleem Posted March 12, 2012 Posted March 12, 2012 So, have they notified everyone, because I haven't heard from them at all. Here's what Dr. Wegner told me on Friday. "We are in fact in the middle of contacting all those who applied to our program, and the process will be completed sometime in the next week or so. But, if you contact them, they may give you your status. That's how I found out I was on the wait list.
notabaker Posted March 15, 2012 Posted March 15, 2012 Couldn't take the wait anymore. Just e-mailed Wegner. Fingers crossed.
Timshel Posted March 15, 2012 Posted March 15, 2012 Yeah, let me know if you hear anything because I have yet to hear anything.
lolopixie Posted March 15, 2012 Posted March 15, 2012 Venti White Mocha got a waitlist ...since he isn't really posting, I figured I would post for him
crystalleem Posted March 15, 2012 Posted March 15, 2012 While I was told I was waitlisted last Friday, I got my official waitlisted email today, so those of you still waiting, perhaps they are coming soon!
Timshel Posted March 15, 2012 Posted March 15, 2012 Someone on the results board said that they were told on the phone today that anyone who hasn't been contacted yet is basically on the wait list.
Venti White Choc. Mocha Posted March 15, 2012 Posted March 15, 2012 Yeah, I'm just waiting on LSU. Got my email today while I was watching funny youtube comercials.
notabaker Posted March 15, 2012 Posted March 15, 2012 Someone on the results board said that they were told on the phone today that anyone who hasn't been contacted yet is basically on the wait list. Hooray e.e At least this one's only a $30 application. A reasonable price for having one's dreams crushed -.-
Timshel Posted March 15, 2012 Posted March 15, 2012 I finally got my wait list email. Did anyone else's email say where on the wait list they were?
crystalleem Posted March 16, 2012 Posted March 16, 2012 I finally got my wait list email. Did anyone else's email say where on the wait list they were? No mine was a standard form email. Was yours more specific?
Timshel Posted March 16, 2012 Posted March 16, 2012 No mine was a standard form email. Was yours more specific? Well, mine seemed like a form letter, but it stated that I was "near the very top," and I was curious if that was said in everyone's email. I'm assuming it was, but wanted to ask.
crystalleem Posted March 16, 2012 Posted March 16, 2012 Well, mine seemed like a form letter, but it stated that I was "near the very top," and I was curious if that was said in everyone's email. I'm assuming it was, but wanted to ask. Mine doesn't say anything about place on the waitlist. It doesn't say I'm near the very top, so that's good for you! I wonder where that means I am and how many people are on this crazy wait list?
Timshel Posted March 16, 2012 Posted March 16, 2012 Mine doesn't say anything about place on the waitlist. It doesn't say I'm near the very top, so that's good for you! I wonder where that means I am and how many people are on this crazy wait list? Hmmm, it sounded formulaic. It states, "While we are unable to offer you admissions at this time, you are near the very top of our waitlist."
rainy_day Posted March 16, 2012 Posted March 16, 2012 I still havent heard anything, so congrats to all waitlisters, "near the top" and unspecified!
Timshel Posted March 16, 2012 Posted March 16, 2012 When I had assumed that I was rejected, I had convinced myself that I wouldn't take UF's offer even if I got it. Now that I'm wait listed, and I have looked back over the program, I can't help but get my hopes up about the wait list. Ugh.
Venti White Choc. Mocha Posted March 17, 2012 Posted March 17, 2012 Timshel... UCR/UFL no competition. You've already won the lottery, why are you bothering with scratch-offs? But I guess I understand, I'm still waiting on LSU so I can get a 1/1 with 5000$ more. And my stock form-letter didn't sound half as nice as yours. It rang to the tone of, "Well, don't get your hopes up. It'll all be over soon." BAH LSU hurry!
WendyMoira Posted March 17, 2012 Posted March 17, 2012 I see your point, Timshel. I have two better offers, but when I got into UF, I considered it for a bit. It does sound like a really laid-back and enthusiastic program. But, I will be declining. You should, too, if they offer it to you. UCR will get you a job. (And now for more unsolicited advice with aeplo...
figuredso Posted March 17, 2012 Posted March 17, 2012 (edited) Has anyone accepted University of Florida's offer? Is anyone else worried about the stipend amount? Is anyone else planning to visit in the near future? Edited March 17, 2012 by figuredso
Timshel Posted March 17, 2012 Posted March 17, 2012 I mean, I am pretty sure I will still choose UCR. I have already been planning everything, and it's way more money in a nicer location. However, I guess I am a little concerned with the placement rates. From looking at both schools, it seems that UF has placed more people in TT university jobs than UCR (they still have a very high placement record, but a lot of them are at CC) over the last couple of years. I just don't know HOW concerned I should be about that.
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