getting strung along

[theyuck]

3 weeks ago I called cranbrook to ask what the status of my application was (i applied for sculpture). The Dean of admissions said that the department still had my file, which according to her meant that I was still in the running. She said that she would push for their answer and get back to me that day. A week passed with no word, so I called again and got the same answer. I asked if this meant that I was on the waiting list, and she replied that I wasn't on the waitlist, and then said something to the affect of 'ho hum, that crazy sculpture department'. I have no idea what that actually means. I told her that I have other schools asking me to make a decision, and that I needed to know one way or the other by April 15. She seemed genuinely sympathetic to my plight, and even said, "they really have been taking too long." She told me that she would pressure the faculty for an answer and get back to me by the 15th. Now it's the 26th- 11 days later and still nothing, no word. What the hell? I'm wondering if it's worth it for me to just show up there for a visit acting like I've been accepted and say " hi, nice to meet you guys, so what's my funding package like?" Ha ha.

I need to tell the other schools what my decision is by friday. Is waiting to hear, or even caring about getting into cranbrook even worth all this trouble?

[youthtoast]

Theyuck--

I feel your pain! I just sent you a private message--

[aimelie]

hey theyuck,

Any update from Cranbrook? I got accepted to Cranbrook too! (but in other department).

Hope you got your final answer soon so that we can meet in this upcoming semester!!

PS : you may email me, just to chat and update. I rarely visit this forum lately.

[layintwait]

I feel your pain.

I have been on Columbia's waiting list for sometime now. I know someone who got one of the spots, a few weeks ago. They say a spot might open up anytime from now until the end of the summer. Somewhat puzzled as to who is still waiting to decide accept at this point. Though its my only option, it's pretty hard to move with my life with out know whats going to happen. I wonder if they will even let me know that no more spots are available.

hooooo huuuum