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liwennette

atty - thanks for the response

i never got an email but the appwebsite says:
Status: Payment accepted, data sent, received, and confirmed!

thats should be fine right?

but it seems that some of you have received an additional email a week ago?

Feb 25, 10 2:46 pm  · 
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alexstitt

praxis, the status page you're talking about is through the online application system (the same as princeton's). The one atty is talking about is a separate "Application Status" page through MIT's School of Arch. You should've received an email weeks ago with a link to this page. I feel like I was able to get to that status page before I got this email, so dig around a bit.

Feb 25, 10 2:50 pm  · 
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jizzy

Atty, cool, when did Yale contact you about that? Just trying to get a rough idea on the stage of the game.

Feb 25, 10 6:59 pm  · 
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zahoffman

People have received decisions from three schools I applied to, and I have none...this is killing me slowly.

Feb 25, 10 7:19 pm  · 
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Atty

Jizzy - just a few days ago.

Feb 25, 10 7:24 pm  · 
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Raviolo

I just got home and there was good news from UIC waiting in the mailbox!

Feb 26, 10 3:45 am  · 
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discordantsystem

So, for anyone waiting on UBC, I just got my MLA ACCEPTANCE (!!!) letter via email today. Far earlier than I had anticipated. Just waiting on the M.Arch as well as M.Arch and MLA at U of T. But I know I'm going somewhere in the fall at least, and UBC is my preference.

Needless to say, it's a very good day, and it never would've happened without archinect. Anyone else get into UBC SALA yet?

Feb 26, 10 4:07 am  · 
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zoon

ive been checking my yale app. status this past wk, my recommendation letters are all still pending although they were all sent early in december ("still awaiting: reference.."). i sent a coupla e-mails to the admissions office but no reply. anyone else in the same situation? is it normal that theyre still processing the application material for each student or should i give them a call?

i can't believe it's almost march already! and i thought i'd need distractions..
congrats to all who got acceptances :) keep em coming

Feb 26, 10 5:13 am  · 
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Atty

Zoon I would give them a call. Mine were updated as being received right when they got them...in early december.

Feb 26, 10 10:18 am  · 
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li dandan

Zoon, a lot of the status things can't be trusted; I would probably call just to be sure.

Feb 26, 10 11:01 am  · 
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Pythagoras

zoon, I have a similar situation here. All schools except Yale have received my GRE score report. I sent an email to the admissions office, and was told that they were inputting the information received for all students progressively. That was in january. And she said that I should not be too worried about it since the school will contact the applicant if they really need to. My guess is that the admissions office is overwhelmed by the huge no.of apps this year and they are putting everything aside (including replying to emails !!!) to focus on getting the results out in March. If calling them does help to take some stress in the build-up to the announcement, i'd suggest that you buzz them right away. It's always good to have less thing to worry about :)

btw congrats to those who have been accepted ! It's a liberating feeling to know that your hard work has paid off, finally !

Feb 26, 10 11:26 am  · 
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a.sorell

congrats discordantsysytem and Raviolo!

Raviolo - Are you going to the open house in April?

The wait continues......good luck all!

Feb 26, 10 12:57 pm  · 
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FLmanatee

just wrote an email to ut austin asking for a ballpark for when decisions would be sent out for MLA I, they told me late march and that i could check my application page online. It told me i was accepted but i have a feeling this might be a cruel cruel typo in that is it a full month early...we shall see....

any other MLAs out there hearing anything?

good luck to everyone !!!!!

Feb 26, 10 1:15 pm  · 
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Kim607

Hi All!

I got my first acceptance via email on Monday.

The email stated that "your complete acceptance package has been mailed to you" the letter further indicates the "if you have requested financial aid that information will come directly from your admitting department"

I got a physical copy of the acceptance letter from the Graduate School on Wednesday. The mailed letter was in a regular envelope, so I totally would have thought it was a rejection letter if I didn't previously get an email.

A complete acceptance package doesn't consist of just a letter and a checklist would it? Do you all think I should expect a larger package from the Arch Grad Department ? What do you guys think?

I don't want to be that annoying impatient person that calls instead of just giving the mail a chance to get here. We are buried under 1 ft of snow so its possible mail is a little slow. I'm so excited about being accepted just don't want to get too excited until I know my financial aid information.

Feb 26, 10 1:18 pm  · 
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ADavin

Congrats Kim!

I would give it at least another week... What school did you get into?!

Feb 26, 10 1:47 pm  · 
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Kim607

RPI , Thanks!

Yeah I'm fighting the temptation to write an email asking about financial aid packages. I really want to visit campus but I know there will probably be a accepted student day. All the information I need will probably get to me, I just want it now :)

Feb 26, 10 2:05 pm  · 
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Raviolo

Sorell--Thanks! I'm debating going to the open house. Because I was there for a month in the summer, I feel solidly enthusiastic about the department. But then again, I'd be looking at it through different eyes, and it would be cool to meet future classmates. Are you going to go?

Congrats Kim and discordantsystem!!

Feb 26, 10 2:16 pm  · 
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jiveonmyness

fyi....i just got a nice and positive email from austin :) :)

thats the first school i've heard from. this is nuts.

Feb 26, 10 4:31 pm  · 
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Atty

congrats to everyone that has heard...how exciting.

Feb 26, 10 4:38 pm  · 
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cew

for those that have been accepted to austin, what does it say on your status check page?

Feb 26, 10 5:21 pm  · 
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NYCBlues

just got in to UTAustin!

Feb 26, 10 5:28 pm  · 
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NYCBlues

just got in to UTAustin!

Feb 26, 10 5:28 pm  · 
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jester

Snail mail just left me my acceptance into the MLA at RISD!! yay!

Feb 26, 10 5:32 pm  · 
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NYCBlues

cew- it doesn't say anything different on my UT page

Feb 26, 10 5:47 pm  · 
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90four

This is my first post, but I've been snooping around the boards for awhile now. Anyway, I got a call today...
I got accepted to the MLA I at RISD!

Feb 26, 10 6:37 pm  · 
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jester

congrats 90!

Feb 26, 10 6:49 pm  · 
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zzzzzzzzzzz

Just got accepted to RISD and UBC SALA in the same day!! This is unbelievable.... my nerves!!!

It sounds like there has been so much good news for everyone this week, congrats to all!! See the power of positive energy. Visualize. It works.

Feb 26, 10 7:11 pm  · 
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andimdone

middleAmerica: UBC architecture? or UBC landscape architecture?

Feb 26, 10 8:42 pm  · 
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zzzzzzzzzzz

UBC landscape

Feb 26, 10 9:02 pm  · 
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uh oh.......it's heatin up!! Good luck to everyone and congratulations to those who have heard. Next two weeks looks to be a flood!

Feb 26, 10 9:33 pm  · 
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discordantsystem

middleAmerica: Congrats on the RISD and UBC landscape! Where would you rather go?

And visualizing really does work, that's all I've done the past two months.

Feb 27, 10 2:40 am  · 
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kristofferson

just got into the bartlett

;)

Feb 27, 10 4:15 am  · 
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jgilmo

Did anyone else get fooled yesterday by Syracuse? It seemed early for them to be mailing decisions, but there it was, a beautiful hefty envelope!

"Dear M Arch I Applicant,
We have received your application and portfolio for the Syracuse Architecture Graduate Program. Enclosed please find some of the materials produced by the program including our prospectus.." blah blah blah.

I guess it's good that it wasn't a rejection, but not exactly what I've been waiting for.

I also applied to Clemson (Arch + Health concentration) and Ohio State.

Congrats to those who've gotten acceptances!

Feb 27, 10 10:15 am  · 
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mugged

jgilmo

yeah i got fooled as well. Complete fake out. I thought it was a little early for a decisions as well but I was optimistic. Should've known though cause the dealine wasn't till the 1st anyway.

....and congrats to everyone who has heard

Feb 27, 10 10:22 am  · 
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alexstitt

that a rather cruel thing to do.

Feb 27, 10 10:23 am  · 
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alexstitt

*that's

Feb 27, 10 10:27 am  · 
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mugged

yeah it was a little cruel at first but I do think that it is kind of nice and I am glad they sent me the extra info. Thats the only stuff I recieved through the mail from any of the 7 schools I've applied to.

Granted it was nothing about the program I couldn't have found online, but it is was nice to have some physical material.

And actually looking through the stuff and some of the student works it may have bumped them up on my list a few spots, assuming I get in of course.

Feb 27, 10 10:45 am  · 
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zoon

@ Atty, ladandan & Pythagoras thanks i actually calmed down after reading ur replies. didn't bother call for some reason but i just checked my status and the three recs were received all at the same time, i guess they are still processing the piles of application material. i wonder if they've actually started reviewing or not yet..
congrats again to the 2nd round of acceptances :)

Feb 27, 10 2:32 pm  · 
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BOS02135

Got into UIC. after seeing the small envelope in the mailbox, i was expecting a reject, but was pleasantly surprised when i opened it.

congrats to all so far.

anyone know when to expect word from cincinnati and UMich?

Feb 27, 10 6:27 pm  · 
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PandaEyes

Accepted to UIC. It's pretty relieving to know that I got in to at least one place.

7 more responses to go!

Feb 27, 10 10:38 pm  · 
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Lalzai

Congrats to all those accepted at UIC! Was wondering if you received notification through email or by mail. I am in Kuwait at the moment and also waiting for a reply from UIC. We have no reliable mailing system here so going a bit crazy.

Best of luck to all.

Feb 28, 10 3:45 am  · 
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PandaEyes

Hey RedMeat,

I received my notification by mail. Maybe you might want to give them a call and explain your situation? Hope everything works out.

Feb 28, 10 6:15 am  · 
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Photoshopper

Got into CCA. I was so excited and relieved today. This was the first admission I received.

Feb 28, 10 9:01 am  · 
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mrppm3

skyoceanwalker,

First of all, congrats on your acceptance to CCA! Did you receive an e-mail or did you just check WebAdvisor?

Feb 28, 10 3:36 pm  · 
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Photoshopper

mrppm3,

I checked WebAdvisor. There is a admission status tab.

Feb 28, 10 5:54 pm  · 
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soni

Hey everyone,

I graduated with a B.Arch so I have applied to M.Arch II programs. I've heard it's really competitive to get into these programs because of the few spots available. I think UT has 14 people in their post-prof program. Anyways, I am really nervous because I only applied to 4 schools and they all seem like reach schools. I will be so happy if I can get into one of the schools. My biggest fear is getting rejected across the board. I haven't heard from anyone yet and I think I am slowly going crazy. I know a lot of you feel the same way. I just hope I hear something soon.

And congrats to everyone who has been accepted! I hope I hear some good news soon!

Feb 28, 10 6:14 pm  · 
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zoon

soni im exactly in the same boat as u are. applied to 4.5 schools (sent app to the last school 2wks after deadline!) which all seem a bit out of reach now that i have time to dwell on things. keeping my fingers crossed for just one school- any school! nonetheless i think the few spots do correspond to the fewer number of MArch ll applicants that apply as opposed to MArch l, at least this is what ive seen here. actually ive no idea, i dont follow statistics, but i hope im right. :) good luck

Mar 1, 10 2:13 am  · 
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andimdone

I know, I know...I'm being a dork BUT I've never hated weekends as much as I do these days.

Two whole days when I don't receive any acceptance/waitlist/rejection emails, phone calls or (here in canada) postal mail.

Ugh. And I am also in same boat where now I'm afraid I won't get in anywhere and people are already getting into schools I applied to and...

sigh...

lets just hope for a great week.

gluck everyone!

Mar 1, 10 3:07 am  · 
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jizzy

wow, so many acceptances coming! where are the rejectees? (maybe they don't feel like talking about it...)

anyone expecting to get rejected by every school they applied to? and if that happens what are your back-up plans (if any)?

Mar 1, 10 4:32 am  · 
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li dandan

It's a bit early for rejections. Those seem to go out later, after they go through the first round of acceptances / waitlisters. Some schools do them all at once though.

my back up plan WAS staying at the school I'm currently at, as they are starting a new Masters of URP this fall or maybe next spring? Soon, at least.

Mar 1, 10 8:08 am  · 
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