Hey guys! Seeing as there aren’t any threads for the class of 2021 started yet, thought I’d start one.
I saw on the website that the decision release date is now 12/20. In the past it’s been 12/15, so I’m terrified! BAHHH
Same, I’m scared for the 20th. All we can do is hope for the best. Btw, has anyone’s International Financial Aid forms been marked as “Received” in their portal?
Do you know if they will be sending their response via email or mail? I wonder if they will come any earlier than the 20th. I am so nervous!
It’ll be available in your portal.
Any international students on this thread?
Yes, my International Financial Aid form was marked received just 3 days after I submitted it (on Nov 15).
On my portal, it says they’re awaiting student 2015 federal income tax forms and and w-2 forms, but I don’t have one, so it should be fine if I just leave it right? Or should I email the financial aid office just in case and let them know?
@hapstrugs18
You should probably email them. Like, an email won’t hurt anyone.
Hey my friend has already recieved his financial briefing from Bates and I have not. Does this mean that I am rejected or they send those later too? Any info on financial briefing would be really helpful.
@hapstrugs18 mine said the same thing but now it appears as “waived” instead of missing. Hopefully yours will say the same. I am pretty sure they will email you if its actually something you are missing that they need
update: I emailed Bates and I had to send in a Non-Filer Statement to get it waived, but it appears as “waived” now. 
My letters of recommendation now have the teachers names listed underneath as of today. I am so anxious for the 20th.
Anyone got a follow up mail from Bates after submitting the application (except for the portal info) ?
In the past, Bates has been known to update students about the release date if they inquire. Someone should email and report back. I would but I have already emailed too much. It’s a plus for you if you haven’t emailed because you’re displaying your interest in the school.
Would anyone like to volunteer as tribute? I would but they’ve definitely seen too much of me in their inbox lately. Also, any update on admissions decisions?
Last year decisions were available on 12th December! I think we will hear from Bates next week…Good luck everyone!
Are anyone’s senior year first semester grades waived? Mine still says awaiting on the application checklist and since first semester ends in January for my school, does this mean I’ll be deferred to regular?
No you’re fine, some schools are on the trimester system so they have that available but most don’t.
Has anyone heard back yet? I cannot wait 7 days ahhhh