2015-2016 Southern Illinois University Application Thread

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They have not sent out acceptances yet; the admissions rep I talked to said they will do it later this week.
Following the third batch of acceptances, acceptances will be sent out I assume on a one by one basis as people withdraw their applications/acceptances.
There is movement towards the end of April
 
Just talked to admissions, they sent out the third batch this morning
 
nm12209 said:
Accepted!!!


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Congrats! Looks like I'll be waiting for the rolling acceptances from now on though. If you don't mind me asking, when did you interview and get your AWPA? I interviewed in October so I'm just trying to get an idea of the timeline for people who are getting offers now.
 
Will students not offered an acceptance of this batch be notified as well? Or will no email indicate that you just have to keep waiting?
 
Just talked to Mrs. Hecker, she said there is a LOT of movement on the list especially around April 30th (multiple acceptance deadline). There is still hope, keep your heads up and keep checking your email! Also AWPAs will get getting a letter soon explaining how this all works.
 
SomewhatAnon said:
Congrats! Looks like I'll be waiting for the rolling acceptances from now on though. If you don't mind me asking, when did you interview and get your AWPA? I interviewed in October so I'm just trying to get an idea of the timeline for people who are getting offers now.
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I am not even sure if I have gotten the letter for AWPA yet. I just got the email that I was accepted this morning. My secondary didn't get submitted until like 1-29. I interviewed on 2-25.
 
AWPA = Always Waiting Patiently for Acceptance

Chin up, everyone! No matter whether you're in the first batch, second batch, third batch, or later, no one starts until August!
 
EEC3GT said:
Just talked to Mrs. Hecker, she said there is a LOT of movement on the list especially around April 30th (multiple acceptance deadline). There is still hope, keep your heads up and keep checking your email! Also AWPAs will get getting a letter soon explaining how this all works.
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A letter detailing how anything post-3rd batch works?
 
So, correct me if I am wrong, but little movement happens between now and the end of April for those not accepted in this last batch as people will submit a deposit to reserve a spot and hold multiple acceptances? I know there is a surge of movement in the list at the end of April near the multiple accept deadline, but I'm asking about the period in between now and then.

Thanks for the help.
 
At this point 72 acceptances have been sent out? Annually around 145 seats are released to get the final class?
 
aspiringdoc23 said:
So, correct me if I am wrong, but little movement happens between now and the end of April for those not accepted in this last batch as people will submit a deposit to reserve a spot and hold multiple acceptances? I know there is a surge of movement in the list at the end of April near the multiple accept deadline, but I'm asking about the period in between now and then.

Thanks for the help.
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You are half correct. Now and then movement will happen as people are getting their minds made up, so some more acceptances will be sent out, but you are correct in that the greatest movement is closest to the deadline.
 
609718 said:
At this point 72 acceptances have been sent out? Annually around 145 seats are released to get the final class?
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That is correct and similar numbers to my class. It could be more than 72 depending on how many people have declined but it is around that number.

Absolutely do not be let down if you haven't heard yet! Three of my good friends didn't get accepted until middle of June and they are almost done with their second year!
 
ncklkrt said:
That is correct and similar numbers to my class. It could be more than 72 depending on how many people have declined but it is around that number.

Absolutely do not be let down if you haven't heard yet! Three of my good friends didn't get accepted until middle of June and they are almost done with their second year!
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Thanks for the words of encouragement! I really needed it! I'm praying that I get in. I really loved SIU
 
ncklkrt said:
That is correct and similar numbers to my class. It could be more than 72 depending on how many people have declined but it is around that number.

Absolutely do not be let down if you haven't heard yet! Three of my good friends didn't get accepted until middle of June and they are almost done with their second year!
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Do you know a rough estimate of the number of people total are on the AWPA list (excluding those already accepted) still after the third batch of acceptances have been given out? So if there 145 total acceptances given, how many people on the AWPA list do not get accepted normally?
 
aaccir said:
Do you know a rough estimate of the number of people total are on the AWPA list (excluding those already accepted) still after the third batch of acceptances have been given out? So if there 145 total acceptances given, how many people on the AWPA list do not get accepted normally?
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@Pasmal might know that, but beyond him I'm not sure they let us know the exact number of people on the list and that changes each cycle based on applicant numbers and their interview results. When my class was doing orientation (Fall 2014) I believe it was said that they got through about 60-70% of the AWPA list, but again those numbers were just based on the cycle during my matriculation class. I do know that the number of applicants has been steadily increasing over the years, and it's been rare in the past few years to exhaust the whole list, so I would say a safe assumption is between the top 60-70% of the list should get acceptances, according to my class' stats.
 
I got the letter. Pretty much says exactly what we already know. Just that there's a lot of movement in late April and all that jazz.


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I got the letter. Pretty much says exactly what we already know. Just that there's a lot of movement in late April and all that jazz.


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Thanks! Idk why I didn't get the letter..well let the countdown to April 30 begin
 
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Does anyone know if there is a second look day? I haven't seen anything about it since being accepted.


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nm12209 said:
Does anyone know if there is a second look day? I haven't seen anything about it since being accepted.


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There isn't an official second look day, but you can contact Beth directly if you want an official one, otherwise she could give you information of some current students who would be able to meet with you unofficially and answer your questions, show you around, etc.
 
aaccir said:
Do you know a rough estimate of the number of people total are on the AWPA list (excluding those already accepted) still after the third batch of acceptances have been given out? So if there 145 total acceptances given, how many people on the AWPA list do not get accepted normally?
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From my conversations with Beth both as I was applying and since then, it seems 80% used to be the number fairly consistently, meaning approx 180 people on AWPA total. I'm a little more removed from the process than @ncklkrt, but I thought in the last few years it was in the high 70's.

609718 said:
Thanks! Idk why I didn't get the letter..well let the countdown to April 30 begin
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Everyone reading this should make sure the information you have on file with Beth (snail mail and e-mail addresses) is accurate if you haven't already.
 
@Pasmal and/or @ncklkrt, when would you recommend people start apartment hunting in Carbondale?! Does the school provide any information on apartments for future students?
 
smylee05 said:
@Pasmal and/or @ncklkrt, when would you recommend people start apartment hunting in Carbondale?! Does the school provide any information on apartments for future students?
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There's a handout given to you at pre-orientation that's written by the now-M1s that includes info on housing. You should be fine waiting until then.
 
So does anyone know if there is still movement happening?
 
EEC3GT said:
So does anyone know if there is still movement happening?
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I called Beth Wednesday at which point she said she hadn't seen much movement. Since the 30th lies over the weekend the deadline is actually the 2nd. She said she'd be out of the office today so not much would actually go out--so expect the most movement the beginning(Mon-Tues) of next week. Best of luck!
 
Good luck to all of you withAWPA who are waiting!! There should be decent movement in the next week, so be patient. Don't panic yet, there is still hope! I was in your shoes last spring, so I understand the agony of waiting. On a less related note, if anyone has housing or Carbondale questions I'll be happy to answer them based on my limited 10 month experience. Stay positive!


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609718 said:
Accepted!!!! i cant believe it! I interviewed in September. I have been AWPA since November. Do not give up guys!
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How did they inform you of your acceptance?


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