fdamico1985 Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 Hi all - guess I will be the first to start a thread about the alternate list for c/o 2014. It's not an acceptance, but it is something...Hopefully all of us on the alternate list can chit chat and keep in touch about our status. I've heard people can find out they are accepted all the way out into February, March and beyond! So could be a long game of wait and see. Let's keep each other positive!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricPA Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 I am also on the alternate list, I was thinking about calling to see if the list is ranked/if i can see my rank on the list. They also told me they can pull from the list all the way up until the first day of school! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fdamico1985 Posted October 7, 2011 Author Share Posted October 7, 2011 Eric I played 20 questions with admissions this morning lol. There are 47 people on the alternate list as of right now and after all interviews there is about 150-200. They don't rank anyone, but they go through the list after each set of interviews in order and review apps again. Yep i have heard of people getting contacted all the way until school starts. It's going to be a long waiting game for us so I figured we can offer moral support here and stay positive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swortendyke Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 I'm on the alternate list as well. Hopefully we won't have to wait until school starts until we hear back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lala785 Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 I am on the alternate list as well. If they interview roughly 250 people, that means they only reject about 50 applicants outright? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fdamico1985 Posted October 7, 2011 Author Share Posted October 7, 2011 Lala I'm not sure what the numbers are...he just made it clear there are already 47 of us and plenty more to come...positive thoughts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fdamico1985 Posted October 7, 2011 Author Share Posted October 7, 2011 If they interview 250...and accept 90...that leaves 160 which is how many are on the alternate list so maybe nobody gets denied..everyone who didn't get in goes on the alternate list? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JW82 Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 I am on the alternate list as well. I was pretty disappointed but I don't have much HCE so I am working on that now in case that I will need to apply again. I was under the impression that everyone who is not accepted is on the alternate list and although its not ranked, the people who interview early will have a better chance because their application is reviewed everytime they hold interviews. I was just on the Western U string and there are alternates that were accepted in April, May, June and even August just before school starts. I think that some accepted people will withdraw when they here from other school and go to other schools so that leaves open spaces at random times. Fingers crossed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molly2390 Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 Yes, I am on it too. I think we do have an advantage of being reviewed more since we interviewed early. It is strange to me that it isn't ranked, so maybe we can stay positive about having an advantage. Here's to hoping! Did you guys apply to a lot of other schools? I did, but Midwestern was the first school I heard back from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lala785 Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 If they interview 250...and accept 90...that leaves 160 which is how many are on the alternate list so maybe nobody gets denied..everyone who didn't get in goes on the alternate list? I personally know some people who received rejection letters after their interview. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_inski Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 interviewed on the 3rd..also on the alternate list. how can they not rank us?? there has to be some form of order for the alt list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fdamico1985 Posted October 11, 2011 Author Share Posted October 11, 2011 Blueriley - I would think it would be ranked as well but seems like they just review the list in order that people were put on after each new set of interviews. After October 4th there are 47 people on the list so we can just cross our fingers and think positively. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celiakay Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Don't fret guys! I'm a first year at MWU and was on the alternate list then accepted shortly after. Best of luck to you all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celiakay Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 To provide some guidance as to the list...it is not ranked, at each admissions meeting they look at the new interviewees as well as all the alternates. I was only on the list for about a month. Also, there are plenty of people who get denied, if you're on the alternate list, you still have a pretty good shot. In our current class, I know there are quite a few students that were accepted at various times off the alternate list. Hang in there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducky girl Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 How do you know for sure you're on the alternate list? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lala785 Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 How do you know for sure you're on the alternate list? I received a letter in the mail notifying me that I was placed on the alternate list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sastacey7 Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 I am also on the alt list. I have an acceptance at 2 other programs, but MWU has a lot to offer. I say this not just for the academic PA program, but also thinking of the area and how good it would be for family life :) I understand that it is not ranked, and they review them every timet hey meet as others have stated. I also would think that they would rank it, but here is what I have been told by other schools, though I don't know this applies to MWU: Some schools do not rank it until after all interviews are done. It would be hard - they would have to rerank the list after every batch of interviews. Also, I know that many schools also consider the make-up of the class when they decide who to pull for the alt list- as in the over all 'best fit.' Either way- here is a toast to 'wait and see' (or hear in this case) Oh, as far as how do you know- nothing on the computer screen changed for me when everyone else's screen said they had a payment due, etc. I called to verify and they told me on the phone, though I waited an extra few days beyond when they said we should see it on the web. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jyquach Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 Hi everyone...you should be happy that you made it to the waitlist! It is definitely a sign of hope! I was put on the waitlist last year after my interview in December, got a letter in the mail for the alternate list and was accepted in March! It is still very early in the game, so don't sweat it. MWU generally interviews only 250 students, so to even get an interview is really good news. If you weren't rejected then you still have a big shot! Best of luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fdamico1985 Posted October 17, 2011 Author Share Posted October 17, 2011 Hi everyone...you should be happy that you made it to the waitlist! It is definitely a sign of hope! I was put on the waitlist last year after my interview in December, got a letter in the mail for the alternate list and was accepted in March! It is still very early in the game, so don't sweat it. MWU generally interviews only 250 students, so to even get an interview is really good news. If you weren't rejected then you still have a big shot! Best of luck! Celia and jyquach - thank you for the words of encouragement!! It's nice to know there is still a shot :) It being so early leaves more time to wait it out but we are all trying to stay positive here on the forum and appreciate the kind words! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fdamico1985 Posted October 17, 2011 Author Share Posted October 17, 2011 Hi everyone...you should be happy that you made it to the waitlist! It is definitely a sign of hope! I was put on the waitlist last year after my interview in December, got a letter in the mail for the alternate list and was accepted in March! It is still very early in the game, so don't sweat it. MWU generally interviews only 250 students, so to even get an interview is really good news. If you weren't rejected then you still have a big shot! Best of luck! Celia and jyquach - thank you for the words of encouragement!! It's nice to know there is still a shot :) It being so early leaves more time to wait it out but we are all trying to stay positive here on the forum and appreciate the kind words! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinntsp Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Has anyone from the 10/4 interview actually received a wait list or denial letter yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_inski Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Has anyone from the 10/4 interview actually received a wait list or denial letter yet? No I keep waiting for something in the mail but haven't received anything since the interview. I thought they said we would receive something in the mail about being on the alternate list within a week or two right?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fdamico1985 Posted October 19, 2011 Author Share Posted October 19, 2011 Has anyone from the 10/4 interview actually received a wait list or denial letter yet? Haven't received anything yet Chris - I'm sure we will get the letters any day now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lala785 Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 How do you know for sure you're on the alternate list? I received a letter in the mail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fdamico1985 Posted October 26, 2011 Author Share Posted October 26, 2011 Hi all - has anyone from the October 4th interview date gotten letters of denial or alternate list notification via mail yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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