<p>We are wondering if there are different messages on Be a Spartan depending on where in the process things are with the application. Since she first applied @ the end of October, my daughter has been seeing: "Your application to Michigan State University has been received. Please ensure that your high school transcripts and official ACT or SAT scores, with writing, are sent to MSU..." Under the documents section, everything is there.</p>
<p>We heard that others saw a message saying that the application was under review by an admissions counselor - is that the next step?</p>
<p>We are concerned because her transcripts (mailed DHL from overseas) weren't "found" in the mail room until 4 weeks & several phone calls after they were delivered. The lady was really nice about it & the document list shows them as having arrived back when the envelope was first delivered. But now we're paranoid that something else may be falling through the cracks and we don't realize it.</p>
<p>Any experience with the website/portal messages? Has anyone from an Oct 31 application date received an admissions reply or a different portal message?</p>
<p>They’re slow to update that message. I know many, many people who get accepted with that message still. I was one of them. I wouldn’t worry until you don’t hear something by late January. </p>
<p>@roman: Thank you for your reply - it was reassuring.</p>
<p>Strangely enough, the message refreshed overnight and now says: “Your application is currently under consideration with your reviewing counselor. You will receive an initial decision on your application for admission within 12 weeks. Your patience during the review process is greatly appreciated.”</p>
<p>So initial application submission = October 31
“With reviewing counselor” message = December 14
Hopefully the decision will be following shortly!</p>
<p>It was weird that the portal message finally changed right after I posted here… I did send admissions an email just a few hours ago, but it was during the middle of the night EST so I’m pretty sure they haven’t read it yet. The message must have already been set up to change during server updates overnight. Good timing!</p>
<p>What if it says “You are not able to use the Be a Spartan portal.” I applied and its said this all weekend. I turned in my application like a week ago.</p>
I submitted my application last Sunday and now it says the same thing. At first, it said to wait because it might take a few days for your application information to load but I just checked again and now it claims I am unable to use the portal. What did that end up meaning for you?