Emailing

[PhDEducation]

I am sure it has been talked about within the forum, but I couldn't find any recent advice.

 

At what point do you think it is appropriate to email POIs and schools about admission decisions? One program had a Dec 15 due date and nothing, seems to be a long time, thoughts? 

 

 

[cmosh]

I called anonymously week ago for my program because I wasn't sure if emailing was appropriate, just to get an idea of how their admissions process worked. I'm afraid of looking desperate, but I kind of am haha! Still not very confident about what's going on over there. 
Your due date is a month earlier than mine, so I would think that emailing would be acceptable by now, unless they state otherwise on their website. 

 

Good luck!

[S.W.C]

I think emailing the department is fine but don't email POI.

[Kloppo]

This is what absolutely confuses me.

Why can we not message the department/POI/Admissions office?

Its not like we are supposed to be emotionless robots who dont give a heck about their application. Some of us have life decisions to make, and it may depend in whether or not we are admitted into a program-And I wouldn't want to be caught in a fix where I get rejected too late not to be able to pursue my other options.

So, definately call whoever you will feel comfortable calling and keep it brief, dont get too emotional..Just a lighthearted enquiry about the status of your application and you are good to go.

And please, forgive my tone if I sound desperate. .lol

The wait is killiiiing.

[PhDEducation]

Thanks I agree, I got a mailing package a few weeks ago and was post marked 2nd week of Feb so I know they are looking maybe if it took them that long to get those out who knows.

 

I agree "

 

Some of us have life decisions to make, and it may depend in whether or not we are admitted into a program-And I wouldn't want to be caught in a fix where I get rejected too late not to be able to pursue my other options"

 

 2 of the 3 remaining would require across the country moves and selling condo all which I am excited for and want to do.