<p>can someone please tell me what the site says when you find out about acceptance or rejection? like right now mine says "decision pending" but what will it say when it changes? both if you get in and not. </p>
<p>thanks!</p>
<p>Here’s the message I received when I was rejected:</p>
<p>Thank you for applying to the University of California, Santa Barbara. After careful consideration of your application, I am sorry to say that we will be unable to offer you admission as a freshman for the Fall 2011 term.</p>
<p>This year we received more than 49,000 applications for a freshman class of just 3,500 and had to make some very difficult decisions. As always, our highest priority in the review of applications is the academic qualifications of each applicant. At the same time, our goal is to select a class that reflects a variety of academic interests, exceptional skills and talents, experiences and aspirations. In doing so, we looked at a range of factors beyond grade point average and test scores. A detailed discussion of our review process is available online at [UCSB</a> Admissions](<a href=“http://www.admissions.ucsb.edu/selectionprocess.asp]UCSB”>http://www.admissions.ucsb.edu/selectionprocess.asp).</p>
<p>Be assured that our admissions officers looked closely at your grades, course work, test scores, honors and awards, volunteer and work experience, your leadership and how well you made use of academic opportunities at your school. The collective strength of all these factors within our applicant pool was the highest in those students we were able to admit.</p>
<p>Given your academic and personal qualifications, I am confident that you will have many opportunities to achieve your educational goals, perhaps at another UC campus. Qualified California residents who are not admitted by any UC campus to which they have applied may be offered freshman admission by another UC campus.</p>
<p>Again, thank you for your interest in UC Santa Barbara. I wish you every success in achieving your educational goals.</p>
<p>Sincerely,
Director of Admissions</p>
<p>Hopefully that answers your question.</p>
<p>Acceptance:</p>
<p>Congratulations! On behalf of the faculty and staff at the University of California, Santa Barbara, I am pleased to offer you admission to the Pre-Economics and Accounting major in the College of Letters and Science for the Fall 2011 quarter.</p>
<p>UC Santa Barbara has much to offer you, and we look forward to your becoming a part of our vital educational community. We at UC Santa Barbara believe that our impressive academic reputation, scientific innovations and cultural opportunities, coupled with our spectacular natural setting, will encourage you to realize your highest dreams. At UC Santa Barbara you will find world-renowned scholars who will challenge you to think critically and independently. You will encounter accomplished students who will encourage you to engage in the educational, social, cultural, and recreational life of Santa Barbara. And the Pacific Ocean and majestic Santa Ynez Mountains will inspire you with their breathtaking beauty.</p>
<p>Your first step in becoming part of our UC Santa Barbara family is to reserve your space in the Fall 2011 class by submitting your Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) by 05/01/2011. To finalize your admission, complete the “Steps to Enrollment.” On this site, there is also a wealth of information about academic programs, resources and student services. We invite you to visit, in person, to see for yourself all that UC Santa Barbara has to offer you.</p>
<p>Again, congratulations on your admission to one of the finest institutions of higher education in the United States, ranked as one of the best public universities in the nation and home to five Nobel Laureates. You and your family have every reason to be proud of your tremendous accomplishments. We sincerely hope that you will join us and make UC Santa Barbara’s vast possibilities and beautiful surroundings your own. Welcome to the UC Santa Barbara community!</p>
<p>Sincerely,</p>
<p>Christine N. Van Gieson
Director of Admissions</p>
<p>Thanks so much to you both! But i was wondering on the top of the site where it only says “decision pending” does that change to “acceptance” and “rejection” or just stay the same even though you get that message below?</p>
<p>@SLOHopeful: When you receive your decision, the “Decision Pending” status will either change to one of the above messages. Good luck on being admitted! :)</p>