<p>Are you sure I should send it to Dr. Sharpe? The waitlist email said I should email Mrs. Jane Batson if I would still like to be considered for admission.</p>
<p>If that’s what it says, then email Mrs. Batson, but copy Dr. Sharpe.</p>
<p>The reserve pool (if I remember), has 5-10 students in it. Typically 3-5 get pulled in from the reserve list, but it varies every year. </p>
<p>Parent56…usually they don’t pull kids in from reserve before May 1st, because unfortunately those that choose to go elsewhere don’t notify Bama until after May 1st (after they’ve made their own final decisions.)</p>
<p>That may not be the case 100% of the time, but that’s what seems to happen. Accepted kids don’t realize that by holding onto their acceptance when they KNOW that they’ll be going elsewhere has a negative effect on others.</p>
<p>I got the “waitlist” email too. I’ll be at Bama the Mon. & Tue. before the CBHP & UFE weekend maybe I should try to meet with Dr. Sharpe or Mrs. Batson?</p>
<p>So, if we are not NMF, would we have a better chance at getting an academic elite scholarship?
Obviously, the not getting one is not a deal breaker…but it would be nice</p>
<p>^^^</p>
<p>I would say it’s more likely. And Rocket, with your resume, you’d be a very strong contender.</p>
<p>re the reserve pool… looks like maybe more than 10 could be in reserve pool as at least 4-5 of students here are in it and this is just a small percentage of all the applicants to ua and if as previously posted they continue to add even once the pool is established until may and possibly those that are currently finalists but dont make the cut at the interview could be waitlisted (would they have preference over the reserve pool?)</p>
<p>… question …so if in the pool and wont hear until may 1, if a few in pool are pulled in, i would assume those must also go through the interview process and could then still not be accepted?</p>
<p>good question parent56, Sea_Tide???</p>
<p>*possibly those that are currently finalists but dont make the cut at the interview could be waitlisted (would they have preference over the reserve pool?)
*</p>
<p>I know people who were on the waitlist and got pulled in. I’ve only known one who got interviewed and then cut, later get pulled in. The ones who get cut after the interview are cut for a reason - too shy, too arrogant, doesn’t have good grooming habits, etc. So, they wouldn’t really be right for the waitlist. I guess it’s possible that after cutting the 60 to 40, they have to cut a few that would be ok. </p>
<p>The one kid (that I know) who got cut and later got back in was a unique situation. He really wanted to go to Bama and had even started a Facebook group when finalists were named, but somehow the CBH committee thought he wanted to go to Duke (maybe he was heard talking about Duke). So, when he got rejected the first week of March, his counselor called Dr. Sharpe asking why. When Dr. Sharpe found out that Bama was this kid’s first choice, he was immediately put back in. So, they didn’t even wait for someone to decline in that case. I know these details because the kid chronicled it on the Facebook page, and he was in my son’s finalist group. </p>
<p>While it may seem odd that about 5 kids on here are on the waitlist, it doesn’t surprise me. Kids who know about CBH and UFE tend to also know about CC. Also, there have been tips on this board about how to better your chances to getting an interview, etc. However, it is possible that the waitlist pool is larger this year since it seems more OOS kids are finalists. CBH & UFE are a bit leery about OOS kids because they are the most likely ones to go elsewhere after being accepted, since Bama may have been their safety.</p>
<p>I do not agree with the idea of adding more to the waitlist between now and May unless the current waitlist is exhausted. I don’t think that’s right. If someone is that “late to the game” of expressing interest in CBH, they should not have a chance before those on the current waitlist. I can understand that by May, some on the waitlist may have decided to go elsewhere.</p>
<p>Common sense would say that those finalists who were not chosen would be placed on the waitlist ahead of all others, but m2ck gives good reasons why they are sometimes not placed on the waitlist. Because of their stats, I’m sure a great many end up accepting offers form other schools. I see CBH being leery about OOS students, but CBH should want the best candidates regardless of their residency. It is possible that CBH could also be used as an enrollment carrot for some students. </p>
<p>As I’ve said previously, don’t let CBH be the only reason you choose UA. It’s an excellent program, but UA still has a lot to offer the 28k+ students who are not in the program. If you’ve done so well that you are on the CBH waiting list or are a finalist, I have no doubt that you could succeed in CBH if they had the space for you.</p>
<p>“thought he wanted to go to Duke… maybe heard him…” </p>
<p>that just sounds so unfair to me…most kids at this point still have schools and programs on their list that they are looking at or still actively pursuing…in fact someone here posted they had a conflicting interview that weekend and might miss fellows interview! ( my son would gladly take his place LOL) kids cant put all their eggs in one basket for these selective programs and shouldnt be penalized for exploring other options in case they arent selected. my son really wanted fellows and cbhp but has still applied to others… and it may come down to having to decide by what ones he is accepted to vs what ones hes on waiting list for.
and who in their right mind in an interview would say ua wasnt their top choice so how accurate is that as an assessment for selection at this point?!</p>
<p>*“thought he wanted to go to Duke… maybe heard him…” </p>
<p>that just sounds so unfair to me…most kids at this point still have schools and programs on their list that they are looking at or still actively pursuing…*</p>
<p>There’s a difference between considering a few schools and expressing interest that another school is most desired. CBH spends a lot of money on this process, and naturally, they don’t want to give final selections to kids who’ll be going elsewhere.</p>
<p>yes but it doesnt sound like he told cbhp that duke was his favorite…someone maybe heard him!<br>
(not to single out the fellow but as an example only) should the kid who is going to another interview be disqualified? Of course not. he is just doing what is needed to ensure he gets the best education he can at whatever school he chooses… but could one assume as he is missing the fellows that the other one is higher on his list as he is not choosing to miss that one??
i honestly dont think they can know at this point which school is a student favorite in some cases. and in my son;s case it changes daily LOL ie schools where he has been selected as finalist or interviewed have moved up and some others have moved down if merit aid not as good for example</p>
<p>If CBH picked more than 40 at the end, it would be different. But since they pick 40, they like to pick kids that they believe are going to come to Bama. Obviously that’s not 100%.</p>
<p>The kid who was believed to want to go to Duke had mentioned it somehow (obviously, I don’t know the exact words) and maybe his words were more stronger than intended.</p>
<p>When you have 60 kids at an interview and you’re having to eliminate 20, things like “interest in Bama” as well as other things are going to come into play.</p>
<p>I was put in the reserve thing too. So they don’t tell you before May 1? If they don’t, that’s kind of weird. I don’t think I’d want to go unless they tell me I’ll be in there.</p>
<p>^^</p>
<p>That May 1st date isn’t set in stone. If a student declines before that date, then he/she can be replaced more quickly. The students selected for CBH generally find out the first week in March and are asked to accept within a couple of weeks. There are probably some kids who ask for extensions because they’re still waiting to hear from other colleges. </p>
<p>If a student wants to be a strong contender in the reserve pool, he/she needs to let Dr. Sharpe and Mrs. Batson know more than just the one time.</p>
<p>jrt336, i think my son feels the same way, when it comes to decision time, he feels he needs to go with the school that accepts him into a research program vs a possible. he has interviewed or is scheduled to be interviewed at 2 other schools with great research programs. he just found out he is a finalist for Gorgas competition this year so will probably email cbhp again with that info but i think may 1 will be too late</p>
<p>^Exactly. I don’t think Alabama’s honors college is better than other schools I’m considering. I applied hoping that I could get into CBHP.</p>
<p>Currently at Hotel Capstone for CBH weekend. Everything so far has exceeded our expectations. Everyone is so willing to help. Had lunch withMrs. Batson and a former CBH’r (now a graduate student), they were very helpful in answering all of our questions. Graduate student took me to one of the current CBH’rs quad dorms -as good as your pictures were Mom, they dont do justice to how magnificant these living quarters are. Am looking forward to seeing SEC buildings tomorrow when they will be open. Sat in on an informational session with Dean Karr (engineering), not the usual “stuffy” college speech. Very down to earth and surprisingly motivational. Have not had chance to speak with S, I don’t want to bother him while he is with his fellow applicants.</p>
<p>keep us updated! </p>
<p>:)</p>
<p>I feel compelled to pipe in here. My DS Applied to UA only because his parents reminded him to not judge a school by college catalog stats and perceived opinions of many academic elite. He is a NMF and was recruited by the best for both academics and athletics. DS agreed to visit UA and tacked it on to a planned trip to revisit one of his favorite schools in the south. To his surprise, UA got his attention after a wonderful visit. Keep in mind, our visit to campus was long after the CBHP weekend. DS was urged to apply to the CBHP regardless of the deadline. THEY saw something in our DS that THEY wanted.<br>
DS did choose UA in late April and was invited to take a spot in the CBHP only a few weeks before he arrived at campus in August 2008. Good things come to those that wait! DS’s time at UA has been nothing short of a fairytale. He LOVES UA!</p>