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econanu · 2007 February 15th, 10:27 PM

I just saw on gradcafe that there was a fellowship nomination at UWisconsin and checked me email and saw that I'd received an "unofficial" congratulations email from the admissions committee on my admission. The letter said that, should I choose to come to Wisconsin, "the department willmake an effort to offer you some form of financial aid that will cover tuition, health insurance and a stipend". A little vague right? I don't think that it means that I'm being nominated for a fellowship, but would also like to contact them to discuss the program further if that is the case and I need to provide them with an indication of my interest before they can move ahead with the nomination.

Any advice would be much appreciated.

forkie · 2007 February 15th, 10:39 PM

l got a similar "unofficial" congrats, but it specifically said i was nominated for a fellowship.

econanu · 2007 February 15th, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by forkie

l got a similar "unofficial" congrats, but it specifically said i was nominated for a fellowship.

Thanks for clearing that up and congratulations!

Skipper · 2007 February 15th, 10:42 PM

Hey, at least you've been admitted! Congratulations! (I still haven't heard anything

)

forkie · 2007 February 15th, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by econanu

Thanks for clearing that up and congratulations!

you too!

Lombardo · 2007 February 15th, 11:28 PM

Congratulations

! Wish I heard something similar from them as well...

jahizbarlas · 2007 February 15th, 11:44 PM

congrates you guys.
great great admit

dorothy · 2007 February 15th, 11:46 PM

i also just got the wisconsin admit with fellowship nomination email...first one...so excited !!! congrats to everyone else also!

apropos · 2007 February 15th, 11:50 PM

What are the primary strengths of UW-Madison program these days?

PCG · 2007 February 15th, 11:51 PM

nanu...

I don't understand what you are asking. Are you unsure that you are interested? You applied, right?

You tell them that you are very interested in the program and tell them also that you really hope they are able to offer you a fellowship. There should be no "maybe I am/maybe I'm not" reaction from you -- that could only hurt you. Now is not the time to try and come off contemplative or considerate or whatever.... you just tell them you are very excited and are in love with the program (assuming you get financial aid, of course) -- that's all they need to know. Don't worry that if you act all interested, but then don't go, that you'll be burning bridges or something...because there are no bridges to burn and they know you make the best decision for you anyway (and they'll forget about you if you don't go, anyway).

2007 February 15th, 10:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
econanu Within my grasp! Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 110	UWisconsin admit/fellowship nomination? I just saw on gradcafe that there was a fellowship nomination at UWisconsin and checked me email and saw that I'd received an "unofficial" congratulations email from the admissions committee on my admission. The letter said that, should I choose to come to Wisconsin, "the department willmake an effort to offer you some form of financial aid that will cover tuition, health insurance and a stipend". A little vague right? I don't think that it means that I'm being nominated for a fellowship, but would also like to contact them to discuss the program further if that is the case and I need to provide them with an indication of my interest before they can move ahead with the nomination. Any advice would be much appreciated.

2007 February 15th, 11:51 PM	#10 (permalink)
PCG Within my grasp! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: UCLA Posts: 369	nanu... I don't understand what you are asking. Are you unsure that you are interested? You applied, right? You tell them that you are very interested in the program and tell them also that you really hope they are able to offer you a fellowship. There should be no "maybe I am/maybe I'm not" reaction from you -- that could only hurt you. Now is not the time to try and come off contemplative or considerate or whatever.... you just tell them you are very excited and are in love with the program (assuming you get financial aid, of course) -- that's all they need to know. Don't worry that if you act all interested, but then don't go, that you'll be burning bridges or something...because there are no bridges to burn and they know you make the best decision for you anyway (and they'll forget about you if you don't go, anyway). _ _ _ _ SIG _ _ _ _

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2007 February 15th, 10:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
forkie I JUST got here. Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 15	l got a similar "unofficial" congrats, but it specifically said i was nominated for a fellowship.

2007 February 15th, 10:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
Skipper I'm on my way! Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 334	Hey, at least you've been admitted! Congratulations! (I still haven't heard anything )

2007 February 15th, 11:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
Lombardo Within my grasp! Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 168	Congratulations ! Wish I heard something similar from them as well...

2007 February 15th, 11:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
jahizbarlas Within my grasp! Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 372	congrates you guys. great great admit

2007 February 15th, 11:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
dorothy I JUST got here. Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 17	i also just got the wisconsin admit with fellowship nomination email...first one...so excited !!! congrats to everyone else also!

2007 February 15th, 11:50 PM	#9 (permalink)
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