Decisions

[IamAli]

Do you think grad schools make their decisions before senior fall semester grades are in or do they actually wait to get those grades to make a decision?

[SLPgradstudent]

I think it depends on the school and the timing.  I'm sure if the school has fall semester grades available, they take them into consideration when making their decisions.  Are you hoping fall grades will help you or concerned they'll hurt your chances?  When was the application deadline, when do they start reviewing applications, and when do they start sending out decisions?  There are all questions that could potentially affect the answer to your question.  There's also always the option of calling programs and asking directly.  That's probably your best shot of getting an accurate answer!

[thespeechblog.com]

4 hours ago, IamAli said:

Do you think grad schools make their decisions before senior fall semester grades are in or do they actually wait to get those grades to make a decision?

Do you mean for internal applications or in general? Most programs that I´ve seen seem to leave that up to you - AKA if you want those grades considered, then be sure to send transcripts after those grades have been posted.

[IamAli]

 

I guess I am wondering if the decision was "already made" before fall transcripts even arrived. I don't know when they actually review applications since some applications would have arrived a few months ago.

[OverCaffeinated]

12 minutes ago, IamAli said:

 

I guess I am wondering if the decision was "already made" before fall transcripts even arrived. I don't know when they actually review applications since some applications would have arrived a few months ago.

decisions arent made until late march early april for most schools. some schools are the exceptions such as mgh i believe among others. 

[thespeechblog.com]

22 hours ago, IamAli said:

 

I guess I am wondering if the decision was "already made" before fall transcripts even arrived. I don't know when they actually review applications since some applications would have arrived a few months ago.

I think decisions aren´t being made until March or April for most schools. 

[SLPgradstudent]

7 hours ago, mcamp said:

I think decisions aren´t being made until March or April for most schools. 

In past years at least some schools start sending out acceptances in February, but it takes a long time to go through the (potentially) hundreds of applications schools receive.  They continue to send out acceptances though March and April as earlier accepted students decline offers.  At least I think that's the way if works.