In our newest "how can we help you?" thread, AS writes:
I am an international student who applied to PhD programs in the US this past application round. I was rejected by all schools except for one, which put me on a waitlist of six in mid-April with me being “high on the list.” Yet to this day there is no final word on my application, neither via email nor through the application portal. I emailed the DGS two months ago for an update but didn’t hear back. My question is: is it all too common to have an application pending at this time of the year? Thanks!
Good question. One reader submitted the following reply:
I would email the DGS again and ask; it is highly unusual that they still haven’t notified you about the outcome. Best of luck!
But another reader added:
I recall a friend being admitted to a law school program on Sept 1 – after being short listed – and the school term began in 6 or 7 days. That is an extreme case, but it happens. He ended up finishing about 12th in his class (which is quite high). And I do recall a few late entries where I did my grad school in philosophy.
It does seem to me to be extremely late to still be on a wait list, but you never know. Do any other readers (either grad students or grad admissions committee members) have any helpful insights to share?
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