I could see maybe 1 or 2 more waves within the next 2-3 weeks. Since they are essentially switching to a nonrolling model, I assume they need some time to discuss. Generally, I think alot of the t20s have found ways to make up for the delays and I dont expect much once Feb hits.
What do you mean by switching to a non rolling model?
They mentioned that they were fully nonrolling this year. I think in the past they were rolling but like distinct waves. This year, all decisions are going to be made at the end of interview season. I just looked it up and they said they would send decisions letters by March 15
Ah okay thanks! I read the original incorrectly I thought they were saying they were rolling at some point this cycle haha
Should people who haven't gotten II worry about this yet? What distinguishes priority filing from regular
I sent them, all my interviewers replied and said nice things in response. So I guess yes?
I don't think they gave a specific date, but I remember them saying that their goal is to have decisions released by March 15th. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong!
Yup thats what they said in the interview! I think last year decisions came out earlier (end of Feb) so hopefully we find out around then as well.
I recall them saying they’re aiming for the first week of March this year. Best of luck to us all!
heard this as well from my interview
yoo i've seen you on so many threads today haha - really appreciate you sending emails to admissions inquiring about the interview timeline and letting us know. super helpful!!
Depends. Some schools did interview more this year than last (like Vandy), but I also think they would offer more As because with free interviews people have more options wrt matriculation. If not, WL movement will at least be better. I think most schools won't see too many changes though.
In the same boat but complete August; I think Yale is a school that silently rejects so I'm just going with the R. I know they mentioned interviewing until Feb but I assume they have given out all their IIs by now
Thanks. Yeah, that's my assumption too. Kind of wild to me that you can spend hours writing essays and cough up $100+ and schools won't even send a boilerplate R email. I know that schools have their reasons and that we aren't entitled to anything, but feelsbadman
Will not change their decision now, but might look stupid to see "oh I forgot to send earlier "
Ehh wouldn’t factor into decision anyways IMO if they want you they want you. Iirc only one of my interviewers (student) responded anyways. At many schools my interviewers also told me to only reach out for questions , not for thank yous. If you really want to express thanks you could write an update letter of letter interest where you thank your interviewers as well
Cant really answer this question for Yale but if its similar to Harvard, they make a decision about you immediately after interviews in subcommittees and if you are a yes, you go to the main one for review. I think if it will give you peace of mind, I would send but I wouldn't hope for it to be read.
There's another review even if you are a yes from the interview subcommittee??
To me, it sounded like movement to main committee is just a formality. Most people who make it to the main committee are either accepted or waitlisted; the real review is with the subcommittees
When I had my interview, my interviewer spoke about it a bit! I'm not too sure about Yale, but the system makes sense logically to me to account for everyone and to streamline the process. I'm not totally sure about the main review as waitlist/accepted but he mentioned the passing from subcommittees to the main committee
Lol I would assume her day is bigger than any of the other interviewers
I wasn’t sure bc the director of admissions interview was the shortest of the three
the short ones can sometimes be the most informative! i know the yale interview was very structured but in other interviews it speaks volumes of applicants what they say because you'd assume they are emphasizing things they really want you to hear
Not sure what the consensus is, But I sent a letter of intent but only because I don’t really have any updates (employed post grad). Not sure if it does anything but it made me feel better so 🤷♀️
How long is a letter of intent supposed to be?
A paragraph or two. Definitely less than a page.
