<p>So I've applied to the University of Washington, out of state and a little low on stats (3.4 UW, 1210 SAT). I'm interested in the music department and I've bounced 5-6 emails between a department head talking about audition scheduling. </p>
<p>Okay, so in the past two emails she has erred to the side of "when," not "if."
For example, in the last email she said something akin to, "Don't forget to email me Mid-August to audition in September!" She did NOT say, "If you are accepted, don't forget to email me!" </p>
<p>I know she's not the admissions officer, but mayhaps her language is hinting toward my acceptance? She also knows I'm not yet considered by admissions.</p>
<p>Remember when you're musically inclined.... you get a little bit of that prised URM status. There are not many of you, and when you come along, some schools want to make sure they get you. Though I don't have any verified experience of this yet, I may be able to let you know whether that practice happens or not in the coming weeks.</p>
<p>Maybe she just got tired of repeting "if you are accepted" again and again and again.</p>
<p>I emailed a few schools about their study abroad programs before I even applied (mentioning that I was going to apply), and many responses were like "make sure to stop by my office in the fall before you sign up for your classes". No one ever said "if you are accepted" or "if you choose to enroll".</p>
<p>I think it just sounds better for them to say it that way.
instead of saying "IF you somehow manage to get get accepted"
it's obvious that you won't be doing that if you don't get in, so they don't need to say it.</p>
<p>I agree with the others of not reading too much into it. It's just like the financial aid office of places you've applied mailing you a brochure or letter with a list of dates such as "signed financial aid acceptance forms due May 10th" and so on. If you get in, the dates apply. If not, they won't matter.</p>