2011-2012 Case Western Reserve University Application Thread

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I interviewed on Oct. 7th, and they told us we'd know if we were accepted/rejected/on hold in 2 weeks time (Oct. 21st). I know Case is pretty good with turnaround. Does this sound reasonable?

 

[cyxy]

I interviewed on Oct. 7th, and they told us we'd know if we were accepted/rejected/on hold in 2 weeks time (Oct. 21st). I know Case is pretty good with turnaround. Does this sound reasonable?

I interviewed on the 14th and they said we'd hear a little bit after the 24th. So yes, it does sound reasonable, or at least consistent.

 

[Matteo]

Hate to be THAT guy, but it seems as you cannot be outrightly ACCEPTED after HOLD. In March those who are on hold might be put on an alternate list (waitlist,) and then they may be taken off usually starting in early May.

well doesn't that stink.

 

[Slev]

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[Northwesterly]

From case's twitter:
Everything went well at Ad Com last night! Very smooth. Should have those decisions to you soon. Need a few days to get everything entered.

So looks like those of us who were discussed yesterday should find out in a few days!

Woot! Good luck everybody!

 

[zed]

on hold here too. Congrats to those who got accepted! (AND those who weren't rejected lol) 🙂

 

[eleventwelve]

Hate to be THAT guy, but it seems as you cannot be outrightly ACCEPTED after HOLD. In March those who are on hold might be put on an alternate list (waitlist,) and then they may be taken off usually starting in early May.

well doesn't that stink.

that doesn't seem consistent with what current students have posted in this thread (see page 28) or what it said in the hold letter. my understanding is that they review all candidates on hold after their interview season ends in feb, accept some outright, reject some, and put some on the waitlist. someone correct me if i'm wrong though

 

[Matteo]

that doesn't seem consistent with what current students have posted in this thread (see page 28) or what it said in the hold letter. my understanding is that they review all candidates on hold after their interview season ends in feb, accept some outright, reject some, and put some on the waitlist. someone correct me if i'm wrong though

it says it in our info packet, also look at posts #2599 and #2653 from last year's thread (both from credible Case students that you will recognize.)

 

[pirung1]

I think Matteo may be right. Oh well! Could Myuu or vc7777 clarify or confirm this though? You guys seem to be really busy these days!!!

 

[phnerd1105]

Finally, INTERVIEW INVITE!!!! My first one!!

 

[Matteo]

I think Matteo may be right. Oh well! Could Myuu or vc7777 clarify or confirm this though? You guys seem to be really busy these days!!!

Myuu was one of the authors of the posts I listed.

 

[pirung1]

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[pirung1]

Finally, INTERVIEW INVITE!!!! My first one!!

congratssssss

 

[MrTambourineMan]

Finally, INTERVIEW INVITE!!!! My first one!!

+1 So excited for this one! This thread has really made me want to visit Case.

 

[Myuu]

I interviewed on Oct. 7th, and they told us we'd know if we were accepted/rejected/on hold in 2 weeks time (Oct. 21st). I know Case is pretty good with turnaround. Does this sound reasonable?

Sure does!

Sorry to bother you guys- I read through last year's forum and couldn't find much information. Do you have any idea approximately how many people are placed on hold each year? Are the post-interview rejections relatively rare?

a) A number >0
b) If we interview you and it seems like you wouldn't benefit from a program like ours, we'll let you know.

Hate to be THAT guy, but it seems as you cannot be outrightly ACCEPTED after HOLD. In March those who are on hold might be put on an alternate list (waitlist,) and then they may be taken off usually starting in early May.

well doesn't that stink.

that doesn't seem consistent with what current students have posted in this thread (see page 28) or what it said in the hold letter. my understanding is that they review all candidates on hold after their interview season ends in feb, accept some outright, reject some, and put some on the waitlist. someone correct me if i'm wrong though

Myuu was one of the authors of the posts I listed.

A hold may turn into a waitlist or a rejection. But probably a waitlist!

So, in the timeline, you interview here and a decision is made on your file at the next adcom meeting. Your possible outcomes at that point are: accept, hold, reject. Following that, when the interview season ends in February, the files on hold are re-reviewed to generate the alternate list some time in March or April, usually March. While it is possible that you could be accepted at that time, the vast majority of the acceptances come after the waitlist domino dance begins post May 15th.

I hope that clarifies things!


In any case, congrats to all those who were accepted! If you were placed on hold, I hope you'll still be around for later.🙂

 

[Myuu]

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You know I can read all of your edited posts in pre-allo, right?

 

[pirung1]

well, I did not know that. But it's not because I did not want you to see it. sigh... it just makes me sad that we can't really hear ppl's tones... I don't really want to explain in detail why I edited it, but I just realized matteo was a probably a really nice guy (or a girl, who knows!). Thanks guys.

 

[Myuu]

Was 28 not the right page? 😏

 

[pirung1]

it is, Myuu. but I think we have a misunderstanding, so let's not make faces! haha

 

[cyxy]

So, in the timeline, you interview here and a decision is made on your file at the next adcom meeting. Your possible outcomes at that point are: accept, hold, reject. Following that, when the interview season ends in February, the files on hold are re-reviewed to generate the alternate list some time in March or April, usually March. While it is possible that you could be accepted at that time, the vast majority of the acceptances come after the waitlist domino dance begins post May 15th.

I hope that clarifies things!


In any case, congrats to all those who were accepted! If you were placed on hold, I hope you'll still be around for later.🙂

So if we interviewed on the 14th, and they had an adcom meeting yesterday, on the 17th, is it possible that we could hear back this week? Or is this too fast? I'm really enthusiastic about this program and would love to hear back soon.

 

[indonacious]

Looks like more decisions are coming soon!!...From their twitter "Everything went well at Ad Com last night! Very smooth. Should have those decisions to you soon. Need a few days to get everything entered."

 

[cyxy]

Looks like more decisions are coming soon!!...From their twitter "Everything went well at Ad Com last night! Very smooth. Should have those decisions to you soon. Need a few days to get everything entered."

That's why I asked my question in the post before yours. It would be amazing to have such a fast turnaround.

 

[Myuu]

It is possible, indeed, but as always I make no guarantees.🙂

Adcom meets every two weeks!

 

[sam500]

I've been complete since 8/18 with no word from either UP or CP. I called about a week and a half ago and was told I was still under review.
Would calling or writing an update letter in another week be appropriate if I still haven't heard anything? Reading through the thread it seems as if most people heard something (rejection/interview) after a few weeks. I wonder if my ad com reviewer went on sabbatical. Oh no! 🙂

 

[ncrassa]

Sam, the iapply site says updates are allowed for those who have been invited to interview and whose decision is pending. It's odd that you have been complete for so long in a school that's so efficient, but hey - at least no rejection right? Good luck!

 

[phnerd1105]

I've been complete since 8/18 with no word from either UP or CP. I called about a week and a half ago and was told I was still under review.
Would calling or writing an update letter in another week be appropriate if I still haven't heard anything? Reading through the thread it seems as if most people heard something (rejection/interview) after a few weeks. I wonder if my ad com reviewer went on sabbatical. Oh no! 🙂

I was complete 8/22 and received an invite today. Hang tight, hopefully you hear something soon!

EDIT: I also think it took longer for me because I added a letter on 9/22. Maybe you should call just to see whats going on....

 

[GoingBig]

As I understand it, applicants can hold multiple acceptances up to May 15th. If a student on hold at Case doesn't receive notification of acceptance until after this date, it seems the only students who will matriculate after being on hold are those who were not accepted by other schools prior to that as they will have committed elsewhere by that point. Is that right?

 

[DISCOSTEW]

As I understand it, applicants can hold multiple acceptances up to May 15th. If a student on hold at Case doesn't receive notification of acceptance until after this date, it seems the only students who will matriculate after being on hold are those who were not accepted by other schools prior to that as they will have committed elsewhere by that point. Is that right?

For Case you have to decide by May 1st

 

[Studly]

As I understand it, applicants can hold multiple acceptances up to May 15th. If a student on hold at Case doesn't receive notification of acceptance until after this date, it seems the only students who will matriculate after being on hold are those who were not accepted by other schools prior to that as they will have committed elsewhere by that point. Is that right?

Somewhat correct, you can only hold one acceptance after May 15th; however, you may hold on to any waitlist spots as well. So lets say your accepted at Boonshoft (I really like that name) and waitlisted at Case. On May 15th you would withdraw from anywhere else accepted and put on AMCAS that you're going to Boonshoft and keep your waitlist spot at Case. May 17th you find out you are accepted off the waitlist at Case (which is pretty much like winning the lottery) you now have to make a choice, do I keep the acceptance at Boonshoft or let go of that for the acceptance at Case. Hopefully that can clear things up, and I might be completely wrong but this is the way I have seen it written on here before.

 

[kc1919]

Any rejections yet from those interviewed, or just acceptances and holds so far?

 

[Myuu]

Monday's decisions have been made!

 

[Myuu]

For Case you have to decide by May 1st

You can ask for more time if you need it, but only if you really, really need it.

Somewhat correct, you can only hold one acceptance after May 15th; however, you may hold on to any waitlist spots as well. So lets say your accepted at Boonshoft (I really like that name) and waitlisted at Case. On May 15th you would withdraw from anywhere else accepted and put on AMCAS that you're going to Boonshoft and keep your waitlist spot at Case. May 17th you find out you are accepted off the waitlist at Case (which is pretty much like winning the lottery) you now have to make a choice, do I keep the acceptance at Boonshoft or let go of that for the acceptance at Case. Hopefully that can clear things up, and I might be completely wrong but this is the way I have seen it written on here before.

You can stay on a million waitlists if you want after May 15th. As to acceptances after that date, there can only be one.

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[cyxy]

Monday's decisions have been made!

Do you know what dates were considered?

 

[Myuu]

Do you know what dates were considered?

Up to and including Monday.

 

[Northwesterly]

Monday's decisions have been made!

 

[nadaba]

Up to and including Monday.

The 10th?

 

[Myuu]

The 10th?

...well, let's see. Today is Wednesday, October 19th. This past Monday was October 17th.

So, yes, that includes the 10th, unless admissions has suddenly decided to review applications in reverse chronological order.

Good luck everyone!

 

[nadaba]

...well, let's see. Today is Wednesday, October 19th. This past Monday was October 17th.

So, yes, that includes the 10th, unless admissions has suddenly decided to review applications in reverse chronological order.

I interviewed late last week, so it's surprising that they made decisions in just a few days.

 

[Myuu]

I interviewed late last week, so it's surprising that they made decisions in just a few days.

Case runs a tight ship, my friend.🙂

Went through Mon's ad com votes this morning. Should be getting decisions out soon!

Edit from 30s ago:

Surprise! The ad com decisions from Monday's mtg. have been entered and will be available on you iApply status page later this evening.

Look for the decision update under the "University Track Correspondence" section...

 

[North12]

On Twitter:

Surprise! The ad com decisions from Monday's mtg. have been entered and will be available on you iApply status page later this evening.


This is for real.

 

[Slev]

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[Myuu]

On Twitter:

Surprise! The ad com decisions from Monday's mtg. have been entered and will be available on you iApply status page later this evening.


This is for real.

Why does no one believe me?:cry:

 

[North12]

I swear, you must have edited at the same time I posted. 🙄 I do believe you!

 

[phnerd1105]

I swear, you must have edited at the same time I posted. 🙄 I do believe you!

Good luck everyone!

Myuu, good luck keeping down the fort. Off to do lab report. Keep me updated on facebook 🙂 😛

 

[Myuu]

I swear, you must have edited at the same time I posted. 🙄 I do believe you!

You posted at the time of the second edit, so I'll let you go this time.

Psst... it's called "tweeting." One tweets or retweets things, possibly containing @reply's.

Good luck everyone!

Myuu, good luck keeping down the fort. Off to do lab report. Keep me updated on facebook 🙂 😛

Will do!

 

[Slev]

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[North12]

Congratulations! Thats amazing! Go celebrate!

 

[Northwesterly]

just refreshed iapply and saw an acceptance! 😱

Congrats!

 

[dtt2543]

Accepted! Did you guys get the "acceptance of acceptance notification" or whatever its entitled on your status page immediately or does that take a while? Do we need to deposit any money to hold a seat?
Also, congratulations to everyone else who got in!
🙂

 

[Slev]

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