Texas Schools Fall 2014

[pitt123]

Called Texas State and said we wouldn't be hearing until April most likely. ):

Thanks for the update! I need a break from the decision process ...

[DoubleO1]

I received feedback from Texas Tech University Health Science Center this afternoon via postal service. I opened my mailbox to find a (considerably) thick letter from the University, and was immediately overcome with good feelings. Upon opening the letter, I came to find that I was not accepted outright, but that I was being offered "alternate admission." 

 

Following my interview, I was clear on the fact that the department required a couple of prerequisite courses for me to complete before beginning in the fall. This information was explicitly stated on a document included in the letter. Upon reading this, it was my initial impression that the university was offering me a "conditional" admission, the conditions being that as long as I had these prerequisite courses completed by August 15, then my admission would be guaranteed.

 

However, after reading the enclosed documents several times over, I have come to a different conclusion: that this offer is merely the equivalent of a waitlist position.

 

Does anyone have any insight as to what "alternate acceptance" really means? Is it simply a way to "soften the blow" of not being accepted outright, but being waitlisted, so to speak? I have contacted the department for clarification, but I am so very eager to figure this out at this exact moment in time.

 

Give it to me straight. 

[pitt123]

Some schools use the phrase "alternate for admission" instead of waitlist. I know it's hard to wait for a response but the University will give you the most direct answer.

 

Best Wishes

[DoubleO1]

All of this stress about the alternate list at Texas Tech, but as it turns out I have been accepted off of it!

 

However, I have also received notification of acceptance to another institution which now presents the dilemma of evaluating my options and making a tough decision (something I genuinely could not imagine having to deal with about three weeks ago). 

 

Regardless, a good dilemma to have, indeed.

 

Best of luck to everyone out there. I stand as proof that people are offered admission after being placed on a waitlist. 

[lisdslp]

Job Opportunity in TEXAS for SLPA!!!!  2014-2015 School Year!!!!

 

Accepting applications for an SLPA position for the 2014-2015 school year.  Please email me for details or visit the link below to complete an application!!

 

weymanm@lampasas.k12.tx.us

 

http://www.applitrack.com/lampasas/onlineapp/jobpostings/view.asp?all=1&AppliTrackJobId=419&AppliTrackLayoutMode=detail&AppliTrackViewPosting=1

[pitt123]

Has anyone heard from OLLU about their waitlist position?