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the dreaded waitlist

letgo

So, I've been placed on the waitlist for the University of Toronto. I've been told that it is a short list of 12 people and applicants are not ranked on this list.

I really want to go to UofT, I did a little research online and found out that they take about 83 students for their first year of M.Arch. So I'm assuming that they've sent out about 100-115 acceptances.

Does anyone know the likelihood of me getting off the waitlist and actually getting an acceptance? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

 
Apr 10, 09 3:32 pm
Roarkschach

I would definitely call U of T and tell them that if accepted, you definitely will attend if admitted to the program.

I just got off the SCI-Arc waitlist after only about 2 weeks. I think calling them to let them know where you stand helps a lot.

Good luck, hope everything goes your way

Apr 11, 09 12:38 pm  · 
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LucasGray

I second that advice. Schools need to fill up all the spots and knowing if a student will accept a spot is a huge advantage. Call them often also - once a week to check in on the process. If they know your name the more chances they will help you out. Go in person if you are in the area.

Apr 12, 09 8:49 am  · 
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letgo

Thanks, I'll try contacting them and let them know that I would definately attend if offered an acceptance. =)

Apr 12, 09 1:13 pm  · 
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Fraggle

My fiance and I both turned down U of T, so they should be accepting some peeps off the wait list. Good Luck!

Apr 29, 09 5:24 pm  · 
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letgo

Thanks for letting me know!=)

Where did you end up deciding to go?

Apr 29, 09 6:01 pm  · 
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shay

I'm on three waitlists...parsons, pratt and Sci-arc.....and all this waiting is giving me anxiety.....anyone on the same boat?? Has anyone heard from any of these schools from the waitlist?

May 6, 09 11:09 am  · 
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Roarkschach

I declined SCI-Arc and Pratt last week so that should open up a couple spots. Good luck shay

I took myself off the Parsons wait-list as well.

May 6, 09 4:28 pm  · 
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shay

thanks btsmith86, now I have little more hope.

May 7, 09 2:59 pm  · 
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med.

I've said it once, and I'll say it again, never underestimate the power of the phone! :)

May 7, 09 3:12 pm  · 
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shay

ive called many times and emailed just as much...

May 7, 09 3:18 pm  · 
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letgo

....still waiting =(

May 16, 09 4:26 pm  · 
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wilsonc945

got accepted on friday to sci-arc m.arch after being waitlisted...there's still hope...

Jun 16, 09 4:03 am  · 
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letgo

thanks. i'm still hoping for an acceptance off the waitlist!

Jun 16, 09 4:55 pm  · 
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