SnacksHarrison Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 Thanks. I knew the waitlist wasn't as simple as one in-on out, but I actually didn't know that schools sent our more acceptances than they had places. I guess they know what they're doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wahasky Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 Thanks. I knew the waitlist wasn't as simple as one in-on out, but I actually didn't know that schools sent our more acceptances than they had places. I guess they know what they're doing. I think schools are doing this less this year. I have had one program that waitlisted me explicitly say that they are only sending out as many offers as they have places, even though they know that many of those offers will be ultimately turned down. With budget restrictions, most programs are terrified of too many people accepting so they have to be more cautious than normal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yabu00 Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 It's a little more complicated than that. Most schools (not all) send out more acceptances than they have places. As a result, a small number of people declining offers may not cause the school to go to the waitlist at all. I will say that my experience so far this year is that people have been more prompt than usual about declining offers and declining positions on the waitlist. Very helpful to all and certainly appreciated. Another waitlist related question. Should I let the department at school A (my 1a choice) know that I would accept their offer conditional on me not getting off the waitlist at school B (my 1b choice), or should I not mention school B? Would it be better for me to tell school A that I would prefer their offer to any school at which I have been accepted? I am trying to maximize my chances of getting off the waitlist at school A in this case. Some important notes are that school B typically has better standing on rankings (like US news); school B is ranked between 5-10 and school A is ranked between 15-20. Would it help me seem like a more desirable candidate to let school A know that I am on the waitlist at school B? Also, I am truly unclear which department I would prefer if given offers from each. Thanks in advance for any advice on this. I really want give myself the best shot in this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtj Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 Anybody know what’s going on with CMU or Rochester at this point? They are the only programs I have yet to hear anything from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbe Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 Another waitlist related question. Should I let the department at school A (my 1a choice) know that I would accept their offer conditional on me not getting off the waitlist at school B (my 1b choice), or should I not mention school B? Would it be better for me to tell school A that I would prefer their offer to any school at which I have been accepted? I am trying to maximize my chances of getting off the waitlist at school A in this case. Some important notes are that school B typically has better standing on rankings (like US news); school B is ranked between 5-10 and school A is ranked between 15-20. Would it help me seem like a more desirable candidate to let school A know that I am on the waitlist at school B? Also, I am truly unclear which department I would prefer if given offers from each. Thanks in advance for any advice on this. I really want give myself the best shot in this season. I would be cautious about making commitments before you have thoroughly research these programs, talked to current students, etc. Maybe you know enough already to be sure. Honestly, there isn't much you can do at this point. It can't hurt to let schools know that you are excited about going there, but also on the waitlist at School B. But it likely won't have much affect either way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evonomist294 Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 Anybody know what’s going on with CMU or Rochester at this point? They are the only programs I have yet to hear anything from. do you still have the "your application is still under review"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtj Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 do you still have the "your application is still under review"? Yes for both schools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guessandverify Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 (edited) My CMU app still says "submitted." Haven't heard anything after interview. Edit: Apparently CMU has posted rejections online. If you haven't heard anything (i.e., didn't get an interview), I would check the portal and make sure. Edited March 23, 2021 by guessandverify Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therealslimkt Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 FYI - NSF is out! Didn't get any email but the NSF tweeted that results have been released. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cp9290 Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 I think schools are doing this less this year. I have had one program that waitlisted me explicitly say that they are only sending out as many offers as they have places, even though they know that many of those offers will be ultimately turned down. With budget restrictions, most programs are terrified of too many people accepting so they have to be more cautious than normal. Can confirm that one of the faculty members at a school I'm waitlisted at also told me that they're sending out exactly the amount of acceptances as their desired class size (and I'm assuming waitlisting more people than usual to account for the offers that will be turned down). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuanJuDe Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 Need to vent this out: I am on the waitlist of both Northwestern and Wisconsin. Although I have other offers, but those 2 are dominating. Man I just hope the time can move faster and there can be some waitlist activities among those 2. I'm keeping my fingers crossed. Good luck everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlgoa2 Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 Need to vent this out: I am on the waitlist of both Northwestern and Wisconsin. Although I have other offers, but those 2 are dominating. Man I just hope the time can move faster and there can be some waitlist activities among those 2. I'm keeping my fingers crossed. Good luck everyone! I feel you. I'm on the waitlist for USC and though it's not completely dominating other offers, I'd most likely choose it if I got off the waitlist. I really hope things start finalizing soon so I at least know. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtj Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 Need to vent this out: I am on the waitlist of both Northwestern and Wisconsin. Although I have other offers, but those 2 are dominating. Man I just hope the time can move faster and there can be some waitlist activities among those 2. I'm keeping my fingers crossed. Good luck everyone! That's not the worst problem to have... hahaha. Good luck to you!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wahasky Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 I feel you. I'm on the waitlist for USC and though it's not completely dominating other offers, I'd most likely choose it if I got off the waitlist. I really hope things start finalizing soon so I at least know. Good luck! I'm there with JHU and WUSTL... think there's a lot of people in this position this year. Couple more weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yjk0422 Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 I am one of those people who haven't heard back from UCLA and was notified by Wisconsin to wait until April 1st because my application is "still in review". These two schools strictly dominate my other offers so I am really anxious these days...I am trying not to have too much hope but still :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuanJuDe Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 I am one of those people who haven't heard back from UCLA and was notified by Wisconsin to wait until April 1st because my application is "still in review". These two schools strictly dominate my other offers so I am really anxious these days...I am trying not to have too much hope but still :( same boat with UCLA hang in there my friend... it's gonna be a bumpy ride in 2 weeks and hopefully things can be good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuanJuDe Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 That's not the worst problem to have... hahaha. Good luck to you!!! I'm more than grateful that I'm accepted at places that I am willing to go, but the wait is def killing me... and I kind of feel bad that I cannot let go the current offer sooner in case I am lucky enough to be off the lists... really this system is really messed up... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yjk0422 Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 same boat with UCLA hang in there my friend... it's gonna be a bumpy ride in 2 weeks and hopefully things can be good Thanks. I hope you hear good news from the waitlisted schools in the upcoming days. Meanwhile, lets hope that UCLA releases their results as soon as they can...XD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SH17 Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 Need to vent this out: I am on the waitlist of both Northwestern and Wisconsin. Although I have other offers, but those 2 are dominating. Man I just hope the time can move faster and there can be some waitlist activities among those 2. I'm keeping my fingers crossed. Good luck everyone! Can feel the same. I was waitlisted by Wisconsin and hasn't seen much movement (at least not on GC). No info on their waitlist as well. Hope I can fast forward to April. Good luck to all those who are anxiously waiting now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funnyman Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 Is there any indication of how big the UCSD waitlist is? When do you all think we can expect to see some activity there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cp9290 Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 Still haven't heard back from Maryland even though they've sent out acceptances, rejections and waitlists. They told me few days ago that they'll be making offers all the way till April 15. Seems like they're just playing it super safe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnacksHarrison Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 Has anyone heard from CUNY? I see one person on the Grad Cafe was invited for an interview on March 3rd. There's nothing else from this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wahasky Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 Still haven't heard back from Maryland even though they've sent out acceptances, rejections and waitlists. They told me few days ago that they'll be making offers all the way till April 15. Seems like they're just playing it super safe Has UMD sent out rejections? The only rejections I see on GC are for the Ag Econ program. I'd love for this to be true but given they're taking a super small class and already sent out WL I think no word from them is probably an IR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guessandverify Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 Still waiting on any word from bunch of schools (UNC, UT Austin, Ohio State). Leaves a bad taste in my mouth to have heard nothing so close to the deadline. The rational thing is to assume IR (although UT has rejected a bunch of people, so maybe IW). But I think the basic social contract should be to at least give applicants some sort of notification before the end of March. Especially since we're paying to apply! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuanJuDe Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 Has UMD sent out rejections? The only rejections I see on GC are for the Ag Econ program. I'd love for this to be true but given they're taking a super small class and already sent out WL I think no word from them is probably an IR. I'm accepted but they mentioned in the acceptance email that they were not offering funding to anyone at the moment, and are going to make the decision potentially this week(around 4.1). And to your question, i don't think they have, but to be fair i think they may just leave it to the graduate admissions. So far even I have not received anything from their graduate admissions yet, just the department. Sorry, this year is just awful... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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