<p>they have had many more apps than last year so it may take a few more days than expected...</p>
<p>Yeah, to remind everyone, the decision is supposed to be "Early April". There are no promises for April 1.</p>
<p>You know, I sometimes think admissions officers take great pleasure in making us squirm a bit longer. My lit teacher talked to an admissions officer from CAL who said they finished with everything in like late Feb. and they're only waiting. You'd think they'd be considerate enough for us poor souls with weak hearts to receive the good or bad news immediately, but noooooooooo....it has to be drawn out and sloowwwwwwwww.</p>
<p>I totally agree. I think they do it on purpose. Half my colleges, when I log into my account tell me that they've already reached a decision... grrrr.</p>
<p>Wait, what if you didnt apply online... can you still check the decision online?</p>
<p>is they give you a tracking number sometime this week through an email, then yes you can find out online. otherwise, you'll have to traditional with the mail.</p>
<p>So will i get an email telling me whether i am accepted or rejected... and then ill get my University ID so I can log on to this </p>
<p><a href="http://admit.stanford.edu/can%5B/url%5D">http://admit.stanford.edu/can</a> </p>
<p>page?</p>
<p>So dod everyone get an E-mail? haven't gotten one yet.</p>
<p>I don't think the email notification of the impending decision has been sent yet.</p>
<p>anybody received any email about the online decision checking yet?</p>
<p>I haven't...</p>
<p>I promise, when we get an email, I'll post. :)</p>
<p>I'm curious, and will ask the same question as HopefulDove above,</p>
<p>Has anyone received the email, with the instructions on establishing the online account, to check for admission status?</p>
<p>I don't mean to appear anxious, but it is only 4 days away from when Stanford indicated that the results would be available. Seems like they would allow a few extra days for people to receive the email, and get things setup. I am not faulting them. They have been doing this for many years, and obviously know what they are doing. However, I bet that their Admissions Office is getting flooded with phone calls (that could have been avoided - if information were sent out earlier). My two cents worth.</p>
<p>I just called the admissions office today and got a recording that says admissions decisions will be online Friday 3/31 late in the afternoon. That probably means after 5 PST.</p>
<p>what is the website where you can check online.. and is that only for people who applied online?</p>
<p>Hah! I called it. There's no way they were going to do it on Saturday. <em>grin</em></p>
<p>Well, you may not mean to appear anxious, but um, you appear anxious. "Get things setup?" My understanding is that you'll be logging into the same site that you used to apply (at applyourself.com), using the password/id established during the application process, and checking there. They send out an email, people click on links, they use the included login/password, and get a decision. It's going to take you less time than it takes to post here. </p>
<p>There aren't <em>days</em> of leadtime required for that. Gracious!</p>
<p>I find it ironic, and am a bit disappointed, that a school so highly rated is weak in its public relations and interaction with families (who are considering spending close to $50,000 per year).</p>
<p>My son applied to numerous schools. All but Stanford made an effort to "contact him" before the admissions results were posted. Some sent information about the school via snail mail. Others sent information via email. Some invited him to Information sessions, or Interviews. Some did a combination of the aforementioned. Most were clear on how, when, and by what method, the admissions decisions would be made available. In my opinion, it was a very positive gesture that they took the time and/or spent the money, to show their interest in his possible attendance.</p>
<p>Some would argue that Stanford does not have to take that extra step. It is so good, and it knows it, and it knows that everyone knows it. Some would maybe argue that it is doing a wise thing. It is conserving funds - that will be used (later) for education, and not for marketing. Maybe so. </p>
<p>If I went shopping for a Porsche, I think that I would still expect the salesman to come out of his office, and explain what a fine automobile that it is. Even though I know it is one of the best cars made, I would want that salesman to earn his commission. </p>
<p>I remember after my son went for an Interview at a different school, that I checked Stanford's website. Here is their official policy on Interviews: Stanford does not require, nor do we even offer, interviews.</p>
<p>My son has been offered Merit awards at other schools. Once again, I researched Stanfords website. Stanford does not offer Merit Awards. </p>
<p>Several of us have called the Admission Office. I have called twice myself (Once about a month ago, and once about a week ago). I received different information each time that I called. I ask you (who are waiting) do any of you know for certain what will occur in the next couple of days. Some have heard that we will receive an email - that will explain the process. Some have said that it will be posted on their website. Others say that the information will come via snail mail. Their website (<a href="http://admit.stanford.edu/%5B/url%5D">http://admit.stanford.edu/</a>) mentions the need to create a SUNet id. How many of you have done so (and created the SUNet id), and how many are "wondering" ... do I create one now? do I wait for their email? maybe I should wait for the 1st because it will surely be clear by then? </p>
<p>I realize that I will get criticized for my observation. Yet, I am confident that others must feel some of the same frustrations. I know, some will ask me: "well then why did you even apply, and why are you awaiting the decision? I have wondered that myself. I guess that I expected more from Stanford.</p>
<p>I'm not offended by your post, but I haven't had that experience, or at least, those things didn't bother me. </p>
<p>Stanford does not do interviews, and they're up front about that in the application material. They make it clear that you are your application, and it's up to the applicant to make that application -- particularly the essays -- very strong. Stanford has gone to need-based aid only, a decision I personally feel very strongly positive about. Schools that are really serious about diversity are choosing this route more and more, because it's clear that ultimately, merit aid results in a disproportionate number of more affluent students getting aid, particularly at the highly-selective school level. </p>
<p>Every time I have contacted the Stanford folks, they've been very helpful and supportive. Just this past week, I contacted the Finaid folks about a problem I'd discovered on the FAFSA. They responded to my email and we've figured out a solution. When my son had questions about whether or not to apply, we had several very helpful conversations with the admissions folks giving us information about what Stanford is looking for. If I go to the Stanford admissions website, there's clear information about visiting the school and touring. </p>
<p>Anyway, every step of the way, I've felt supported by the admissions and financial aid folks in the application process. I would far rather Stanford say "admissions will be available in early April" than what's going on over at the U. Chicago board, where an admissions rep said that decisions would be mailed March 22, and then the Adcom said on their blog, "Um, no, not really."</p>
<p>TrinSF - Thanks for the calm response. I appreciate that. Let me ask you, since you have had helpful conversations, what is the process that will occur in the next 3-5 days? Have you already created a SUNet id?</p>