Ms. Shepherd said that we wouldnt probably get anything until after April 15th, but even still, she said most freshman do not receive scholarships and almost all of us receive the same financial aid package which is around $40,000 per year in federal loans (I think)....
About $2000 for a year, you can also do it by semester, I think that ends up being more expensive when you total it up
This is very upsetting. Our applications have not even been considered and we have worked so hard to get to this point, of possibly not even hearing from them? And keep in mind, we paid... for this?! Their application process is not fair. The fact we have a disadvantage statement shouldn’t have pushed their reviews of our files till now. They should’ve reviewed everyone’s files at the same time, and then consider the disadvantage statements.
I agree I am very disappointed with their application process. This is my second time applying. I never heard anything last year, not even an update until March. Then this stuff this year. It feels like they cashed our checks and pushed us to the back burner. Also I didn’t realize that disadvantage students hear last? We shouldn’t have filled that portion out at all if that’s the case.
I actually think that is exactly how it works, which is why some people that had disadvantage statements already got decisions. Those with disadvantage statements who still haven't heard essentially get a second chance to be reviewed instead of immediately receiving a rejection.
The email they sent back in December of January said we (all students with disadvantage statements) would hear shortly after February 1st. Now they are using this Coronavirus outbreak as an excuse? They’ve had MONTHS to send decisions. For us to not hear anything is completely unfair and BS. Even if it was a rejection... at least give us an update! We paid for our applications, we deserve to be respected.
Preach it!
I understand being upset, I was just clarifying that it isn't like they haven't looked at your applications at all. In fact your application is getting more thorough consideration than others did at this point.
I hope you have other options!
I may be interested! DM me for details!!
Just gonna quote myself from earlier haha
Keep in mind if you have pets, most of the apartment complexes in Knoxville are owned by the same company (Freeman Webb) so their pet policy is consistent across the board - 2 pet limit, size restrictions for dogs (some have breed restrictions), and most have a one time pet fee.
If you’re looking for an apartment, there’s tons of options to choose from and you could probably look around June. I might just start browsing communities to see what interests you though.
Yes, there is some information being sent to us through the utk email. I'd definitely get that fixed if you can. So far, it has just been general campus updates (mostly pertaining to COVID-19) and immunization records requesting to be sent to the immunization coordinator. I think all immunizations and TB screening need to be complete by August 1st.
They said there would be a lot of waitlist movement so I’m surprised to see no one talking about it.
Hi, OOS. What if you don’t get an interview email does that mean you are automatically denied?
No, you will receive a rejection letter.
So you could not be interviewed and still be accepted???
No, you will either get an interview invite or a rejection letter, but they will sometimes go back over some applications after initial batches of interview invites have been sent. So you're not 100% out until you get the rejection letter.
Do you or anyone have any insight of how many OOS applicants they accept after interviews? Interviewed on 1/15 and the wait is killing me
You're looking for the c/o 2025 applicant threadDo you or anyone have any insight of how many OOS applicants they accept after interviews? Interviewed on 1/15 and the wait is killing me
Last year, they told our class (class of 2024) that they indeed over accept OOS students. If I'm remembering correctly, it is 3-4 times the number of spots.You're looking for the c/o 2025 applicant thread
The final class usually has 25 OOS students. I am not sure at all if they do the thing a lot of schools do where they overaccept with the knowledge that many people will turn down the spot for their IS or another school. If they do, the number of people that get an acceptance will be more than that 25.
Thank you! Do you happen to know if any students in your class were pulled from the alternate list? I just found out that I am OOS waitlisted
To my knowledge UT only accepts deferrals for extenuating life circumstances, not because you want to hold onto the spot through another application cycle.I have been accepted to UT as OOS 2025 and the cost is kind of killing me on the inside. I am thinking about requesting a deferral but wondering how that works. Anyone have any experience getting a deferral from UT? What kind of reasons do they accept/deny?
I applied REALLY early in my pre-reqs and my application this year would be SO much stronger and I'd have a much better shot at getting into an IS school and literally cutting the cost by 70% or more.
I have heard denying an offer is a really bad idea (from mentors who are likely thinking about how it was 35 years ago) have things changed? Is it known to the other schools if you deny an offer? Does it matter in the long run?
I just can't convince myself paying 3x as much is a good idea. I know this is what I want to do that is no question. I am strongly considering going on to earn my PhD as well, but I also want to .... eat food after I graduate.
help.
I'm not sure if those that were pulled were IS or OOS students. There was some movement, but unfortunately I don't think there was a lot.
