Silence in the beginning of March... game over?

[cokitty]

So it's now the beginning of March and I have yet to hear from 4 programs (UCLA, UIUC, U Southern California, and Northwestern).  Is it game over or should I still hold on to hope?  I'm feeling pretty hopeless right now like I'm being shut out this cycle.  Allegedly UCLA has sent out admissions (not confirmed but allegedly) and Northwestern has 1 result on the gradcafe results page but no results posted from UIUC, UCLA, or USC.

[A_Dude]

I've heard tales of people (in this field) being accepted at the last minute because the department didn't get the applicant(s) it wanted at first. I guess some schools don't really notify you that you're on the wait list.

I don't know if that falls under the "hold on to hope" category, but strength and honor nonetheless! My advice: get ready to make up your mind in a hurry, should any of the schools contact you. They're not likely to woo you much if it's late in the game.

[cokitty]

Appreciate the words of advice. Thanks muchly.

[guguk]

I'm in the same situation... :/

Still waiting for CMU, UIUC, UCLA, UConn, and TAMU

Would it be considered unplesant if I sent an e-mail to the Graduate Program's Director asking if I'm currently in a waiting list? Also if they have any estimate of when they will be making a decision.

Edited March 7, 2017 by guguk