Communication from Department Chair

[rllnyc]

Hi! I submitted my application to one school (my top choice) on January 4th. Ten days later, I received an email from the head of the program saying she was impressed by my 'well-written and compelling' essay. She also invited me to visit the school, sit in on a course, and call her with questions. I spoke with her on the phone the next day and I'm visiting next week. 

 

Based on this website, I should be hearing admissions decisions the first week of March. Was my email a good sign???? The lady said she was reaching out to the most promising applicants in her email. I'm going INSANE waiting!!

 

Any insight would be great

[Lamantin]

You've already answered your own question. She thinks you're a strong candidate, otherwise contacting you would be both a waste of your time and of the department's time.

 

Don't convince yourself that this means you are guarenteed acceptance, any number of things could get in the way. It's a good sign nonetheless.

Edited February 20, 2013 by Lamantin

[rllnyc]

Thanks for your feedback. I know I'm basically answering my own question, lol. Just curious as to whether anyone else has received something similar & what the ultimate results were? 

[Sconnie]

The only phone calls or emails I got with invitations also came with unofficial acceptances so youre on the right path I think

[ak48]

The usual disclaimer applies: "An acceptance isn't official until it's official".

 

But, to me, this is as close to a "guarenteed" admission as you can get without an explicit mention of an offer. You should be very happy.