AwesomeBird Posted April 5, 2014 Posted April 5, 2014 Does UNC do the unofficial waitlist thing? Or does it differ by department? Anyone else still waiting on them? I contacted them and I'm not rejected yet, but offers have gone out I'm sure... waitlist?
lackingpatience Posted April 5, 2014 Posted April 5, 2014 Joining the wait listed crew! Just found out today that I've been wait listed at UBC. I suppose it's better than a rejection, but I can't say I'm thrilled. Best of luck to us all!
faithfullywaiting Posted April 5, 2014 Posted April 5, 2014 I got an email saying that I won't hear anything until after the April 15th deadline about the waitlist...Ugh :'( Is anyone planning on accepting another offer and then backing out of it (losing $300) if you hear back from your waitlist schools? I really have no clue what to do right now....meh
katiegud Posted April 5, 2014 Posted April 5, 2014 Off the waitlist! I officially have an academic home this fall! lackingpatience, iphi, pyrocide and 3 others 6
croutonkat Posted April 7, 2014 Posted April 7, 2014 I have not heard a peep from my top school, though I know they have sent out their first round offers. I was wait listed at my 2nd choice, and accepted to my 3rd choice. It looks like I probably won't hear back from the wait list school until after April 15th, so do I go ahead and accept the offer that I did receive then retract later if I am accepted off of the wait list? Or should I just call them both tomorrow and see what the deal is?
croutonkat Posted April 7, 2014 Posted April 7, 2014 I got an email saying that I won't hear anything until after the April 15th deadline about the waitlist...Ugh :'( Is anyone planning on accepting another offer and then backing out of it (losing $300) if you hear back from your waitlist schools? I really have no clue what to do right now....meh I am in the same boat… I guess I am going to accept my offer then back out later. Luckily the school I was accepted to does not require a deposit. But I wish I didn't have to go that route.
jean21 Posted April 7, 2014 Posted April 7, 2014 Does UNC do the unofficial waitlist thing? Or does it differ by department? Anyone else still waiting on them? I contacted them and I'm not rejected yet, but offers have gone out I'm sure... waitlist? It must differ by dept. because I got a notification in March that I'm on the wait list for BBSP. Sounds like you're on the unofficial wait list. I'm in the same situation with UVA.
iphi Posted April 8, 2014 Posted April 8, 2014 What do you do with an unresponsive department? The last email they sent me was March 8 (one month ago). I have tried following up twice since then. and have heard nothing. But for goodness sake, the deadline is in a week! I should say that my waitlist is prof-specific. i.e. if her lab has a spot open, she tells/acccepts me. Should I try emailing someone else in the department since she's MIA? She's on sabbatical, but aside from the last few times has always answered emails promptly.
faithfullywaiting Posted April 8, 2014 Posted April 8, 2014 I am in the same boat… I guess I am going to accept my offer then back out later. Luckily the school I was accepted to does not require a deposit. But I wish I didn't have to go that route. you are so lucky. i'm pretty sure i have to pay $300 for my deposit.
kimmibeans Posted April 8, 2014 Posted April 8, 2014 I just got pulled off the waitlist at top choice. So happy! faithfullywaiting, iphi, personalityresearcher and 1 other 4
novacancy Posted April 9, 2014 Author Posted April 9, 2014 I was rejected from off the waitlist at my top choice today... but the rejection comes a day after an acceptance from another program! I am taking this waaay better than I anticipated. Still one waitlist to hear from! Good luck, everyone. We're getting right down to the wire.
iphi Posted April 11, 2014 Posted April 11, 2014 I'm off the waitlist - I got the email today that no more offers of admission will be made. But you know what? That's ok. I'm going to a great school which is offering me a kickass funding package! Good luck, all! I'm rooting for you. novacancy, faithfullywaiting and croutonkat 3
Nautiloid Posted April 13, 2014 Posted April 13, 2014 Still no email from top choice. Looks like I'm waiting this one out until the bitter end. Part of me just wants to accept my second choice so it will all be over with, but at the same time... Waiting is no fun! Thank goodness the 15th is only two days away.
restill Posted April 14, 2014 Posted April 14, 2014 Still waiting on my top choice, but I have to accept/reject the offer to my second choice by tomorrow. Looks like I don't have a choice in the matter!
ndie_sosu Posted April 14, 2014 Posted April 14, 2014 AGGGGGGHHH I got in! kimmibeans and faithfullywaiting 2
restill Posted April 14, 2014 Posted April 14, 2014 AGGGGGGHHH I got in! Aww, that's great! Congratulations!
Slutsky_Walrus Posted April 14, 2014 Posted April 14, 2014 I got an email Friday notifying me of an acceptance where I had been in contact with the grad chair the the last couple of weeks and more or less they had confirmed they didn't have any room left for further offers. So good luck to everybody!
Nautiloid Posted April 14, 2014 Posted April 14, 2014 Just got told I'm first on the waiting list and they'll know by tomorrow morning whether or not they can admit me. This. Is. Agony.
kimmibeans Posted April 15, 2014 Posted April 15, 2014 Just got told I'm first on the waiting list and they'll know by tomorrow morning whether or not they can admit me. This. Is. Agony. Good luck! I hope it is good news Nautiloid 1
Crucial BBQ Posted April 15, 2014 Posted April 15, 2014 I was wait listed back in March to my #1 choice. I was pretty damn excited that I was not outright rejected. I sent a brief email thanking them for taking the time to review my application...explaining why this was my top choice...here is what I have been up to since I applied...still interested...The initial email I received stated that if I had any questions to just ask; so I also included a question at the end asking if there were anything I should or could do...never received a reply. Last night I received a brief rejection "message" via email...we receive a lot of qualified applicants...only have a limited number of seats...you put a great deal of effort into your application...good luck to you and your future pursuits...denied, c-ya. Extremely bummed.
Nautiloid Posted April 15, 2014 Posted April 15, 2014 I was wait listed back in March to my #1 choice. I was pretty damn excited that I was not outright rejected. I sent a brief email thanking them for taking the time to review my application...explaining why this was my top choice...here is what I have been up to since I applied...still interested...The initial email I received stated that if I had any questions to just ask; so I also included a question at the end asking if there were anything I should or could do...never received a reply. Last night I received a brief rejection "message" via email...we receive a lot of qualified applicants...only have a limited number of seats...you put a great deal of effort into your application...good luck to you and your future pursuits...denied, c-ya. Extremely bummed. Same here, Crucial. At least the secretary was nice enough to also include some encouraging words. I just wish going to my second choice didn't mean having to break up with my SO. I would be totally happy right now if not for that. At least we can be extremely bummed together.
lasercats11 Posted April 16, 2014 Posted April 16, 2014 Same here, Crucial. At least the secretary was nice enough to also include some encouraging words. I just wish going to my second choice didn't mean having to break up with my SO. I would be totally happy right now if not for that. At least we can be extremely bummed together. I'm sorry to hear that. I was really rooting for you to get into UCI. It sucks to be sitting on top of the waitlist and not quite make it in the end.
Nautiloid Posted April 16, 2014 Posted April 16, 2014 I'm sorry to hear that. I was really rooting for you to get into UCI. It sucks to be sitting on top of the waitlist and not quite make it in the end. Thanks for the kind words. On the bright side, I am now totally stoked to go to my second choice which is a great fit and I'm slowly but surely recovering from my breakup. At least I'm going to a school that has been nationally recognized for having lots of really attractive people! Not that I'll have time for a relationship, but it's nice to do a little window shopping, if you know what I mean. ;D faithfullywaiting, kittythrones and lasercats11 3
aurora_nova Posted April 16, 2014 Posted April 16, 2014 I'm still waiting to hear from an actual waitlist and a waitlist on funding at another program...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now