jflorezi Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 I received an offer of admission today, yay!!!! They say that the official offer and any financial aid awarded is going to be available in the coming days on Apply Yourself! Following on my previous post, I received today the official offer of admission; no financial aid was awarded :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajl Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Following on my previous post, I received today the official offer of admission; no financial aid was awarded :/ Same here. It really makes the choice tougher, doesn't it? Plenty of people have shared their opinions on large (enormous) debt burdens, but something keeps telling me that being part of such a tiny class from such a great school might make it all worth it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcenergygirl Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Not that anyone asked... but this is my theory on the delayed decisions: I've heard through the grapevine (a very reliable source), that was the first year SFS is enforcing a cap for each program. Since I've never worked in admissions, I'm not sure exactly what that means - but I'm guessing it means they have to assume very high matriculation rates. They also don't want to scare off competitive but not top tier (me, perhaps?) candidates by unnecessarily putting them on the wait list. So they sent out a first batch, and are waiting for some idea of matriculation rate before sending out the rest? Thoughts? Theories? Coloradical 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jflorezi Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Same here. It really makes the choice tougher, doesn't it? Plenty of people have shared their opinions on large (enormous) debt burdens, but something keeps telling me that being part of such a tiny class from such a great school might make it all worth it... I agree with you; also, GU has always been my dream school... :/ Although I am willing to take on debt, I was (ideally) expecting some aid from the University, since right now I can't borrow 130+K that would cost me to attend GU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coloradical Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 (edited) Not that anyone asked... but this is my theory on the delayed decisions: I've heard through the grapevine (a very reliable source), that was the first year SFS is enforcing a cap for each program. Since I've never worked in admissions, I'm not sure exactly what that means - but I'm guessing it means they have to assume very high matriculation rates. They also don't want to scare off competitive but not top tier (me, perhaps?) candidates by unnecessarily putting them on the wait list. So they sent out a first batch, and are waiting for some idea of matriculation rate before sending out the rest? Thoughts? Theories? I love this theory. And while I'll latch onto anything to placate my neurosis, it actually does make some sense. With open houses and enrollment deadlines approaching, fretting about the impact of a waitlist would make sense. I know my WL from SIPA means it's not even an option because I need to know what city I'll be in before this summer. Come on COB deluge... e: If we're going to go ahead and jump on this unfounded rumor (let's do it!), I would imagine that the next batch of admits would happen next week after each program as a more solid matriculation estimate. Edited March 23, 2012 by Coloradical Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nouveau.ukiyo Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 Not that anyone asked... but this is my theory on the delayed decisions: I've heard through the grapevine (a very reliable source), that was the first year SFS is enforcing a cap for each program. Since I've never worked in admissions, I'm not sure exactly what that means - but I'm guessing it means they have to assume very high matriculation rates. They also don't want to scare off competitive but not top tier (me, perhaps?) candidates by unnecessarily putting them on the wait list. So they sent out a first batch, and are waiting for some idea of matriculation rate before sending out the rest? Thoughts? Theories? My theory is that they send out the first batch of notifications to those who were 'easy decisions'; the best applicants were accepted right away and vice versa. That leaves a bunch applications which are more difficult decisions. For these, the admission committee stalks thegradcafe.com and tries to match posters with applicants in order to track all their posts and better understand the applicants' thoughts and personalities. I'm just kidding, but some people post so much detailed information about their application that I don't think it would be hard for the admission staff to examine the forums for a few hours and match posters with applications. I'd imagine they'd try to do the same thing with facebook. All schools make facebook pages and a lot of us 'Like' them; this makes it easier for the schools to track us down and examine our profiles. On a more serious note, I read here or in another thread a rumor stating that earlier decisions at some schools are based not only on your application but also on the likelihood an applicant would accept an offer of admission. In other words, a middle of the pack applicant perceived as being likely to accept an offer could get an earlier notification. Combined with dcenergygirl's rumor, it kind of makes sense to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcenergygirl Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 anyone heard anything yet today? starting to think they have lost my application... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rose1 Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 IN AT GEORGETOWN! Just got the e-mail. Don't lose hope! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcenergygirl Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Congrats Rose!!! any aid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rose1 Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 I don't know. It's just a generic "congrats on acceptance" e-mail. It says: "Over the next several days we will be working with the Graduate School to prepare your official admission and scholarship offers for viewing in Apply Yourself. When your letter is ready to be viewed, you will receive an e-mail from Apply Yourself. If you have received a scholarship, it will appear as part of your admission letter in Apply Yourself." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcenergygirl Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 any idea where you'll be going? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rose1 Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Nope! Honestly, I haven't been able to decide between Fletcher and SAIS and I hadn't even considered Georgetown since that seemed like counting chickens before they hatched. Time to re-evaluate....and celebrate! I'll be at the open house of all three. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcenergygirl Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 (edited) see you at SAIS for sure! Also - can you post on results? It will boost my spirits to see an admit on the georgetown search page. its been pretty bleak recently. Edited March 26, 2012 by dcenergygirl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rose1 Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 I submitted my results! Good luck!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yuta_rule Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 getting paranoid. is anyone still waiting for georgetown SFS decision, like me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rose1 Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 getting paranoid. is anyone still waiting for georgetown SFS decision, like me? Don't worry - I just got my acceptance letter late afternoon on Monday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coloradical Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Yep. And I have a good feeling about today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disintegrate Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 I am still waiting. WTH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcenergygirl Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 also still waiting. i spoke to admissions, and apparently they just have a big backlog. the girl seemed to actually get concerned when i mentioned i was already in my decision making process was about to start turning down other offers, and said if it comes down to the wire (implying i might not actually get a decision this week) to call back next week and she would see if they could expedite my application. apparently they're just really slow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yuta_rule Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 appreciate you guys for the info! i've heard from all the schools i've applied to, and just pending SFS, and getting accepted to SFS may swing my decision a whole deal, so I got real worried. great to know they're still sending out decisions. thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rose1 Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Seriously. I just spent a week and a half agonizing over Fletcher v. SAIS before I found out I was admitted to SFS. And I am REALLY enjoying the SFS admitted student chat - they have faculty, alumni, current students, you name it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmic Grad Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 After an (almost) agonizing two weeks, I just got waitlisted today. MSFS is my top choice, and the the details in the letter are pretty sparse -- except to indicate that if you do not wish to remain on the waitlist, to send an e-mail. Anyone know if it would be appropriate to contact them to express my continued interest? Any other insight any of you may have regarding folks getting off the waitlist would be appreciated. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yuta_rule Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 I still haven't heard. No news of waitlist whatsoever, can't help but feel pessimistic about the outcome. I REALLY WANT SFS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rose1 Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 Has anybody decided on SFS for sure? I really like what I'm hearing from current students, faculty, and alumni. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coloradical Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 my results are up... no email yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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