Hi, Guys. I know you're all anxiously waiting for UMass to get back to you. Don't fret. This happens every year and there is NO rhyme or reason to it. Don't listen to what other people tell you about the timeframe of the application cycle. It's all over the place, and just because you interviewed early, doesn't mean you'll be accepted early, and vise versa.
And about the wait list...it's a good thing! About 1/3 of the class gets in off the wait list. I know that about 25+ people in my class got in off the list. Two people even got in right before school started. So you never know! BEst of luck to you all and keep on plugging. I'm one of those posters from last year who stated that it took me 3 times to get in, so believe me, I know how agonizing this process can be.
And as far as Useless Romney's plan goes, don't worry about it. The UMass people are visciously fighting that and it will NEVER make it past Mass. Congress. Bill Weld tried the same thing years ago, and obviously it didn't work then either. And even if the price were to be competitive with other private schools in the state, it's better than most of them if not all of them. Tufts kids are in school all the time, BU is well, BU, and Harvard students spend no time in class, and many residency directors feel as though they're ill prepared. With that said, lay your fears aside about UMass. It's not perfect but it's a great school and it is NOT competitive at all. In fact, people help each other all the time.
Best of luck to you all! I have my fingers crossed for you!
Gary
