marXian Posted March 3, 2012 Posted March 3, 2012 I wasn't quite sure where to post this, but it seemed to fit here... I have an offer from Northwestern that I've been sitting on for a month now. Ph.D, full funding/stipend for five years. I'm super excited about it. I still have yet to hear from 5 other schools, 2 of which I would very seriously consider over Northwestern, particularly if there was a similar funding package offered. Here's my question: Assuming I'm waitlisted at these other schools, does it make any difference to admission committees whether or not a candidate for admission has another offer pending? I want to email the DGS's at Syracuse and Virginia (the two programs I'd consider) and ask them if decisions have been made. Obviously, if I've been rejected, this is all a moot point, and my decision will be made easier. =) I'm getting married in August, and my fiance and I want to be able to make a decision asap so we can begin preparing for our move out of California. Does anyone have experience with this?
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