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I am sure someone will get in off of the wait list but it sounds like he is expecting much less movement this year compared to previous years at this point. His tone was substantially different than the two other times I have talked to him (once in December and once in February). I really am just relaying what he said and how I interpret it. I think if they are overcommitted, while they could expect withdrawals over the next month, it might just bring them in line with their target number and not necessarily free up spots.
 
Good luck to everyone. Kind of comparable to what Se said, that message is completely opposite of what Dr. Zeff emailed me two months back. Very unfortunate
 
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So have any of you heard anything yet? I'll tell ya, I'm rooting for you guys... You've been here anxiously waiting long enough...
 
Lol Fiji I hear ya. I'm rooting for us too. Haven't heard anything.
 
FijiGNR89 said:
So have any of you heard anything yet? I'll tell ya, I'm rooting for you guys... You've been here anxiously waiting long enough...
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Nada. 🙁

I liked UConn a lot, but I think I'm just moving forward with the acceptance I already have. I can't handle any more of this nebulous up-in-the-airness and need to start getting my **** together so I have a place to live next year. haha
 
I called today and was told I'm competitive in the highest tier (no specific rank given)... of course it doesn't look like there's much movement, and the other school I would attend starts in July, so I can't wait much longer. This process has been frustrating to say the least.
 
Did you talk with Dr. Zeff or Lynda? I think I'm going to call tomorrow and find out as well.
 
JoshuaGuit said:
Did you talk with Dr. Zeff or Lynda? I think I'm going to call tomorrow and find out as well.
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I talked with Rosie Rodriguez since Lynda is on vacation. The number was on Lynda's voicemail.
 
Just called and was told I am "in a competitive position on the high alternate list" She (Rosie) also said that they will be dipping into the alternate list, but they will not be releasing actual rankings.
 
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So I'm holding out until middle to end of June for a waitlist spot at one other school, but if that doesn't happen I'm definitely coming here. A lot of the accepted students are already making housing arrangements that I'm staying out of because of said uncertainty. So as you guys get accepted (knock on wood) if you're looking for a potential roommate, keep fiji in mind! Looking forward to maybe seeing you all in August.
 
typicalindian said:
Just called and was told I am "in a competitive position on the high alternate list" She (Rosie) also said that they will be dipping into the alternate list, but they will not be releasing actual rankings.
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Dipping into the "alternate list" or did she mean the list that you're currently on? I tried calling a few times today but always got her voicemail.
 
JoshuaGuit said:
Dipping into the "alternate list" or did she mean the list that you're currently on? I tried calling a few times today but always got her voicemail.
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Yes I called yesterday and today a few times throughout the day and it went to voice mail every time. I don't know what to think. 😕
 
I wouldn't read into no answer. I seriously doubt they screen calls for applicants only on the "high alternate" list...
 
FijiGNR89 said:
I wouldn't read into no answer. I seriously doubt they screen calls for applicants only on the "high alternate" list...
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Sorry, I wasn't meaning to suggest that. They should have been two independent thoughts, but I can see why you took it the way that you did.

Already called once today but got a voicemail. Going to call again and actually leave a message... It's just that with things like this it's sometimes nicer to be talking with someone rather than a message.

random question: Are you wearing an AXP shirt?
 
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JoshuaGuit said:
Sorry, I wasn't meaning to suggest that. They should have been two independent thoughts, but I can see why you took it the way that you did.

Already called once today but got a voicemail. Going to call again and actually leave a message... It's just that with things like this it's sometimes nicer to be talking with someone rather than a message.

random question: Are you wearing an AXP shirt?
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I think he might have been responding to my comment.
 
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Indeed, I was referring to rownjimmy. And lol yes that picture has an AXP shirt. You must watch The League. Dr. Andre Nosik of team double entandre
 
FijiGNR89 said:
Indeed, I was referring to rownjimmy. And lol yes that picture has an AXP shirt. You must watch The League. Dr. Andre Nosik of team double entandre
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Oh I didn't get the reference at all. It looks very similar to what my chapter's rush shirt looked like 2 years ago.
 
Just called and was told that I was in a competitive position. Not sure what that means, but I'm going to try to talk with Dr. Zeff tomorrow.
 
Best of luck, man. My fingers are crossed for ya. Dr. Zeff is the man.
 
JoshuaGuit said:
Just called and was told that I was in a competitive position. Not sure what that means, but I'm going to try to talk with Dr. Zeff tomorrow.
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I also called and was told I was in a competitive position and in the top tier of the WL. Is there anyone who has called who has not been told this? I'm beginning to think this is something all WL people are told who call . . .
 
docgirl17 said:
I also called and was told I was in a competitive position and in the top tier of the WL. Is there anyone who has called who has not been told this? I'm beginning to think this is something all WL people are told who call . . .
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At least one person I know was somewhat unfortunate and was told that he was in a middle tier.

Things will eventually work out for everyone. I'm so thrilled to be in the spot that I am currently with UCHC, but know that I will get to where I want to be eventually if I don't give up 🙂.

Off to the gym
 
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I also called and was told I was in a competitive position and in the top tier of the WL. Is there anyone who has called who has not been told this? I'm beginning to think this is something all WL people are told who call . . .
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I was told "very competitive, in a position that has cleared in some past years", but yeah, it sounds like we're all in pretty much the same boat.
Ready for this constant stress to be over 🙂 Best of luck everyone!
 
boomerang33 said:
I was told "very competitive, in a position that has cleared in some past years", but yeah, it sounds like we're all in pretty much the same boat.
Ready for this constant stress to be over 🙂 Best of luck everyone!
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Did you talk to Rosie as well then? She seemed a little more conservative when I talked with her this morning. Basically she told me that I was in a competitive position and when I asked if I should be optimistic, she told me that there was nothing else she could say and that she didn't want to give me any false hope.
 
JoshuaGuit said:
Did you talk to Rosie as well then? She seemed a little more conservative when I talked with her this morning. Basically she told me that I was in a competitive position and when I asked if I should be optimistic, she told me that there was nothing else she could say and that she didn't want to give me any false hope.
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Email from Dr. Zeff. I think they're being very careful not to give anyone the opportunity to draw any conclusions. He did say we should have a better idea in a week or two. I wouldn't really worry about picking apart wording?
 
I'm on the high alternate list but there is little to no chance of me being accepted at uconn this year. Very upset with myself for not performing better or being a better applicant, but you have to roll with the punches and try to not let it get you down. Best of luck to everyone else also waiting on the waitlist this year, and of course best of luck to those accepted for the class of 2017.
 
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I'm on the high alternate list but there is little to no chance of me being accepted at uconn this year. Very upset with myself for not performing better or being a better applicant, but you have to roll with the punches and try to not let it get you down. Best of luck to everyone else also waiting on the waitlist this year, and of course best of luck to those accepted for the class of 2017.
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If you are on this high alternative list, how did you come to this conclusion? Don't you still have a legit chance?
 
rrr89 said:
If you are on this high alternative list, how did you come to this conclusion? Don't you still have a legit chance?
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I guess it all depends on where you are in the high alternate list. I spoke with Dr. Zeff over the phone and he told me that it was unlikely that I would be accepted from where I currently am.
 
JoshuaGuit said:
I guess it all depends on where you are in the high alternate list. I spoke with Dr. Zeff over the phone and he told me that it was unlikely that I would be accepted from where I currently am.
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Can I ask how you managed to speak to Dr. Zeff? I've had the worst luck getting in contact with anyone. Everytime I call Lynda she transfers me to Rosie who doesn't pick up her phone. I've already left a message with Rosie and emailed Dr. Zeff, this is getting ridiculous.
 
JoshuaGuit said:
I'm on the high alternate list but there is little to no chance of me being accepted at uconn this year. Very upset with myself for not performing better or being a better applicant, but you have to roll with the punches and try to not let it get you down. Best of luck to everyone else also waiting on the waitlist this year, and of course best of luck to those accepted for the class of 2017.
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Don't lose hope brother! …and definitely don't be upset with yourself. If things don't work out this year, use it as a learning experience to become an even more amazing candidate for next year. If this is what you truly want, I have no doubt you will achieve it. I'm rooting for you!!
 
Accepted today!! This is my instate school, will be matriculating!
 
JoshuaGuit said:
I'm on the high alternate list but there is little to no chance of me being accepted at uconn this year. Very upset with myself for not performing better or being a better applicant, but you have to roll with the punches and try to not let it get you down. Best of luck to everyone else also waiting on the waitlist this year, and of course best of luck to those accepted for the class of 2017.
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Sorry to hear that man :/ would you be reapplying or would you be taking a different acceptance? Best of luck to you!
 
I think earlier he said that he has been accepted elsewhere, so his worst case scenario is still MD!
 
FijiGNR89 said:
I think earlier he said that he has been accepted elsewhere, so his worst case scenario is still MD!
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Me? Nope, no acceptances. It's okay though. I've told a lot of other people that things happen for a reason, so I should at least try believing in my own advice.
 
JoshuaGuit said:
Me? Nope, no acceptances. It's okay though. I've told a lot of other people that things happen for a reason, so I should at least try believing in my own advice.
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Good luck man! We're all gonna make it 🙂
 
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