Hey, I was wondering if anyone else was waitlisted to the Freshman Research Initiative.
I honestly felt like I was overqualified if anything, so the waitlist was a surprise. Anyone have an experience with the waitlist and/or know the likelihood of being taken off?
I am in the same situation! I thought I would be overqualified, especially since I have research experience working at one of the nationally-renowned government labs…
I really wanted to be a part of FRI. Anyone know what are the chances of getting off?
@LazyOveracheiver Same - had research experience, albeit not at a super prestigious uni. The FRI Recruitment Coordinator wouldn’t tell me any numbers, but if any spots are unfilled, they will be offered to waitlist (seems fairly self-explanatory). You’ll be able to take the Fall 2017 UGS which teaches you about research and etc with other FRI kids, but you will not be placed into an FRI stream in Spring 2017, unless taken off the waitlist.
@LazyOveracheiver Huh. Accepted off the FRI waitlist today. Surprising they would waitlist me then accept a few days later, but I’m not complaining.