PeppermintMocha Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 I have been waitlisted at my dream clinical psychology PhD program. After the interview my POI indicated that I am a high alternate. What are some things I can do now to improve my chances of getting off the waitlist? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anxiousapplicant01 Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 I know this isn't what you want to hear, but there really isn't much you can do at this point. Maybe thank your POI for putting you on the waitlist and letting you know and express some continued interest. Otherwise, you just have to hope that someone who was admitted to work with your POI declines the offer, which you really can't control Love3, VentureIntoNothingness, PinkFreud22 and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusAurelius Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Do they generally let waitlisters know? I have not heard a rejection or acceptance from my top school after interview. I have seen on the board that others who have interviewed were rejected already. Is it possible that I am waitlisted and don't know it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emhopefulme Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 @MarcusAurelius I'm in a similar situation as you. Post-interview but I have not heard anything from my top school (neither rejection, acceptance or waitlisted) although people have received rejection emails based on the results page but I'm not sure if they went for interviews. Just wondering... Is it possible that the school would forget to email applicants to inform their status?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusAurelius Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 @emhopefulme I feel like I'm in grad school purgatory! If you can, post on the board and inquire as to whether the rejected posters from your school were interviewed. That's how I found out that they had interviewed, however, it didn't make my situation any less grueling. My hopeful side says we are probably on a short list of alternates and they are working their way down the list. My dissapointed side says, my rejection letter coming in mail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emhopefulme Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 @MarcusAurelius I did post my inquiries within the forum itself but no one replied. So I spent my minutes wondering yet I don't have the courage to email the school to ask at this point in time. Like you, I'm trying to tell myself to stay positive one minute and getting anxious in another. Grad school purgatory indeed. Did you log into your application portal to check on your status? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusAurelius Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 @emhopefulme yes, I did log into portal which still just says "your application is complete" but not DENIED, but, not ACCEPTED. Ugh. I also have no courage to email the school just in case they are still considering me and then choose not to based on my impatience. I'm definitely overthinking it. I am trying to get excited for a Master's application while I wait over the weekend in an area that I love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psych_Major0123 Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 @PeppermintMocha I am in the same position! Remember though that since you are waitlisted, that means that whoever they offered the initial acceptance to hasn't decided yet... so it's likely not their top pick of a school. Here's to hoping that person gets in at their #1 so you can get an offer! PeppermintMocha and Aminoacidalanine 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeppermintMocha Posted February 22, 2016 Author Share Posted February 22, 2016 On 2/20/2016 at 10:59 AM, Psych_Major0123 said: @PeppermintMocha I am in the same position! Remember though that since you are waitlisted, that means that whoever they offered the initial acceptance to hasn't decided yet... so it's likely not their top pick of a school. Here's to hoping that person gets in at their #1 so you can get an offer! Thanks so much for your advice! Have you followed up with your programs or POI? I'm thinking of following up but I currently don't have any updates and I'm not sure what else I can say besides that program is my top choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psych_Major0123 Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 23 hours ago, PeppermintMocha said: Thanks so much for your advice! Have you followed up with your programs or POI? I'm thinking of following up but I currently don't have any updates and I'm not sure what else I can say besides that program is my top choice. I think it's up to you! My POI told me I was first alternative and he would notify as soon as the #1 choice decided, so I am just waiting for another update. But if you haven't heard anything sending a polite request for an update, and reiterating your interest, is definitely acceptable! Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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