The person who got in during the program, received acceptance on the first day (beginning of December). I believe it is realistic to get accepted during the same year, but it depends on one’s situation whether your grades are good, DAT scores, applying early, and etc. You could potentially get accepted after submitting your first semster grades from the masters program as well, but I would assume your grades would have to be stellar (At least better than your undergraduate grades). There is a period during the application cycle where you can enter your updated grades. You can also contact your schools, and update them on your fall semester grades, research, and other important information not mentioned in your application. I hope this helps.
