Analyzing cryptic or weird responses from POIs on admission inquiries

[scottdickson86]

So what types of weird responses did you get from your POIs when you inquired about admissions (through email or Skype interviews)? And what do you think do these specific responses mean? 

 

I got these through email: 

 

        "You've got my attention. I look forward to reviewing your applications."

        "I won't accept you without providing you funding."

 

--> my thoughts: too early to tell

 

Through Skype:

     

        "Well, I'm going to decide next week so I need one more thing from you: have your manager send me a LOR..."

         "I can tell that you're smart and have an excellent attitude so whatever happens between now and Monday, I know that

          your excellent attitude will get you somewhere."

 

--> my thoughts: what?? should I be worried?

 

 

Both from the same POI over the course of two months. 

[unbrokenthread]

To me that sounds like the POI is being encouraging without committing to anything before decision time. Not uncommon. 

[scottdickson86]

To me that sounds like the POI is being encouraging without committing to anything before decision time. Not uncommon. 

 

Yeah it's keeping me guessing a lot. And two think he decides in three days in nerve wrecking!