Is it possible to ask for an extension on the April 15th deadline?

[smwinterfeldt]

Long story short, I was accepted at SUNY Buffalo (though likely without funding for the first year) and waitlisted at Mizzou. If Mizzou were to admit me, I understand that it would likely be a funded position. I have my reservations about attending a program without funding given the current job market. But I also know that it's difficult to get into a PhD program, and I would hate to pass up this opportunity on off-chance that Mizzou might offer me an acceptance. Given my situation, is it possible to ask for an extension on the April 15th deadline?

[maxhgns]

Of course. Just ask. They might say 'no', but it doesn't hurt to ask.

[peco]

10 hours ago, smwinterfeldt said:

Long story short, I was accepted at SUNY Buffalo (though likely without funding for the first year) and waitlisted at Mizzou. If Mizzou were to admit me, I understand that it would likely be a funded position. I have my reservations about attending a program without funding given the current job market. But I also know that it's difficult to get into a PhD program, and I would hate to pass up this opportunity on off-chance that Mizzou might offer me an acceptance. Given my situation, is it possible to ask for an extension on the April 15th deadline?

Hey, I am also waitlisted at Mizzou. Are you sure that only after April 15th would they tell you the final result?

[smwinterfeldt]

18 hours ago, peco said:

Hey, I am also waitlisted at Mizzou. Are you sure that only after April 15th would they tell you the final result?

According to my email exchange with the graduate coordinator there, wait-listers won't know until right before, on, or right after the deadline. A lot of people are holding out until the last minute to see if they get any other/better offers.