Interview Waitlist

[CharmedDiamond]

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I received this from one of my top schools.



"We have now completed our preliminary review of more than 230 applications . . . You were highly rated; however, we are unable to extend an invitation for an interview at this time. Your name has been placed on a waiting list of unranked applicants. As we continue to collect information and consider decisions, we hope to review the waitlist in early March. We will inform you as soon as possible of any change in the status of your application.
The Admissions Committee was impressed by your credentials, and it is obvious you have established a record of excellence during your academic career."


Has anyone heard of this happening, and what kind of outcomes have occured in this type of situation? I know this school also sent out flat rejections already. Thanks 🙂

 

[krisrox]

I received this from one of my top schools.



"We have now completed our preliminary review of more than 230 applications . . . You were highly rated; however, we are unable to extend an invitation for an interview at this time. Your name has been placed on a waiting list of unranked applicants. As we continue to collect information and consider decisions, we hope to review the waitlist in early March. We will inform you as soon as possible of any change in the status of your application.
The Admissions Committee was impressed by your credentials, and it is obvious you have established a record of excellence during your academic career."


Has anyone heard of this happening, and what kind of outcomes have occured in this type of situation? I know this school also sent out flat rejections already. Thanks 🙂

Sounds like they put you on "reserve" so if their interviewed applicants don't make a good fit or if they reject, you're next up.

 

[Hopefulhokie]

Sounds like they put you on "reserve" so if their interviewed applicants don't make a good fit or if they reject, you're next up.

Yeah, that's what I figured (I got the same email!)

 

[CharmedDiamond]

Hopeful, do you know how many people they waitlisted? Or what kind of odds we're facing? It's my top school; I thought I was a perfect research match. My dream program 😍

 

[bunderj]

Yeah, that's what I figured (I got the same email!)

I got that email too. 🙂 No idea how many of us they waitlisted though.

 

[Butterfly6]

Which school is this? I got one too but mine is worded differently so wondering if there's more than one school sending similar semi-rejections.

 

[CharmedDiamond]

For me, Depaul, child track. I called today and asked. The lady I spoke to said she couldn't remember the exact number, but more than 20, less than 50 on the waitlist for child track.