risapiecees Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 Has anyone heard anything from UMD (College Park)? I don't see anything on the results page for this year, but it looks like last year they began sending acceptances as early as Feb. 11. I am anxiously waiting, so I would love some info.! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolina45 Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 I applied and haven't heard anything yet either. eek! You may have seen this but I was doing some sleuthing about UMD admits from last year and saw a thread about the Testudo site. You can go to this website: http://www.testudo.umd.edu/apps/gradapp/ . Then hit submit. Then in the second login area, where it says 'Former Student Access' you can type in your social security number under 'SID' (no hyphens or dashes) and your Date of birth (MMDDYY) under 'PIN'. It will bring up your application status. Mine has said "Pending decision" the whole time, but I keep checking it incessantly... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeych Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 I heard from a contact at UMD-College Park that they were delayed by the epic snow that hit the mid-atlantic, since the university was closed for many days, but that they will be sending notices pretty soon (I assume that means either this week or early next week). Good luck guys! I hope we all get wonderful news soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risapiecees Posted February 17, 2010 Author Share Posted February 17, 2010 I thought maybe the snow had something to do with it. I hope we hear soon, the wait is killing me! Good luck to everyone!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socnerd Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 I applied and haven't heard anything yet either. eek! You may have seen this but I was doing some sleuthing about UMD admits from last year and saw a thread about the Testudo site. You can go to this website: http://www.testudo.u...u/apps/gradapp/ . Then hit submit. Then in the second login area, where it says 'Former Student Access' you can type in your social security number under 'SID' (no hyphens or dashes) and your Date of birth (MMDDYY) under 'PIN'. It will bring up your application status. Mine has said "Pending decision" the whole time, but I keep checking it incessantly... Darn... is it a really bad sign if this doesn't work? It keeps telling me its an invalid login Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sociolog86 Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 Darn... is it a really bad sign if this doesn't work? It keeps telling me its an invalid login I had trouble figuring out my NID too. Go back into the ASF and it's written somewhere. Your password for the testudo is your birthday formed like 031785 good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socnerd Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 (edited) I had trouble figuring out my NID too. Go back into the ASF and it's written somewhere. Your password for the testudo is your birthday formed like 031785 good luck! Oh I got it, thanks! "Pending decision" as well, although I know its too much of a reach for me anyway, just another site to keep checking Edited February 17, 2010 by socnerd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risapiecees Posted February 23, 2010 Author Share Posted February 23, 2010 So, it's been a few days, still nothing. It's seriously killing me! Has anyone heard anything else? Monkeych, any word from your contact? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeych Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 I just got in! I heard from a professor earlier today. I am really excited! Good luck guys. I hope you hear soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjl10schic Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 I just got in! I heard from a professor earlier today. I am really excited! Good luck guys. I hope you hear soon. Congrats monkey!!! Did they give any info on funding? I'm waiting to hear from them as well. I think it's about time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeych Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Congrats monkey!!! Did they give any info on funding? I'm waiting to hear from them as well. I think it's about time! Thanks! He said I should get funding details through the mail next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjl10schic Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Thanks! He said I should get funding details through the mail next week. Nice! I wonder how large their applicant pool was. It's among my top choices as long as the funding package is good. Now if only the rest of us will be so fortunate to hear our fate...one way or another. Were you in contact with this professor prior to your acceptance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeych Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Nice! I wonder how large their applicant pool was. It's among my top choices as long as the funding package is good. Now if only the rest of us will be so fortunate to hear our fate...one way or another. Were you in contact with this professor prior to your acceptance? I asked. They had over 250 applicants for a smaller cohort than last year's. I had actually been in touch with some of the professors, including this one. It seems that there is another acceptance posted on the results board, so I think that phone notifications are being done this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risapiecees Posted February 25, 2010 Author Share Posted February 25, 2010 (edited) Congrats on the acceptance, Monkeych! I see that there are a couple of website rejections posted on the results page. Mine still says "pending decision" but I also haven't received any phone calls. Monkeych/anyone else that's been accepted, has your status on the website changed to show your acceptance? Did you get any sense of a timeline for how long they will be calling admits? Edited February 25, 2010 by risapiecees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeych Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Congrats on the acceptance, Monkeych! I see that there are a couple of website rejections posted on the results page. Mine still says "status complete," but I also haven't received any phone calls. Monkeych/anyone else that's been accepted, has your status on the website changed to show your acceptance? Did you get any sense of a timeline for how long they will be calling admits? Thanks risapiecees! My status has not been updated either. Sorry, no idea about timeline... I hope you guys hear soon. I know the uncertainty is stressful once others start getting notices... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjl10schic Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Thanks risapiecees! My status has not been updated either. Sorry, no idea about timeline... I hope you guys hear soon. I know the uncertainty is stressful once others start getting notices... No dice, got a solid rejection. Congrats those who got in...it was a tough one. I'm a little bitter because I'm a veteran and the opportunities Maryland offers in military sociology are amazing. Best of luck to you guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risapiecees Posted February 26, 2010 Author Share Posted February 26, 2010 Just got the phone call, I'm in! So excited!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeych Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Just got the phone call, I'm in! So excited!! Congrats risapiecees! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newday123 Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 I'm in as well. Anyone here going to the admit weekend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risapiecees Posted February 26, 2010 Author Share Posted February 26, 2010 I'm planning to go to the visit day, but it's the same weekend as Penn State, so, I'm not sure how I'm going to work it out. Hopefully I'll see you there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St. Jude Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 I'm in as well. Anyone here going to the admit weekend? I'm in too! I can't remember when is the admit weekend again? I wrote a date down when they called but now it looks wrong to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imanio Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 I can't seem to log in to the Testudo site - I'm using my UID from the ASF and my six digit birth day, but I keep getting 'invalid login.' I applied for the MPP - is anyone else having this problem? The helpdesk hasn't been able to solve this yet, and I'm pretty eager to monitor the status. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newday123 Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 Hi, everyone. Good news for those who have been waitlisted at Maryland: I've declined my offer. I visited Maryland recently. The students seemed happy and enthusiastic, and the faculty seemed approachable and supportive. They are also making the curriculum more flexible. For instance, you can tailer your second specialty exam to your interests. All in all, Maryland seemed like a good place to go to school. I hope that you're next in line! Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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