I asked because that’s what mine was accepted for: forensic science.
My daughter didn’t receive an email yet and I believe she has a good chance of being accepted because she was already accepted at a few top 10 competitive colleges for film production. I am slightly confused by the decisions in waves and rolling decisions because we were told they don’t have rolling decisions when we visited. I read on some past years boards that “My slice” is an old system and possibly can’t handle the traffic if it’s updated at one time. I do know people in past years who were accepted in the later waves. I don’t believe they were less talented, smart, hardworking or just less than others. I am sure rejections we’re sent out too but people aren’t sharing. I truly don’t believe they save the rejections for last.
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You can use your own brain and develop your own hypothesis.
My guess is based on the knowledge I have from education and experience in the college admissions consulting field.
And I put it on here because so many people seem confused about what is going on, and I thought it would be helpful to provide some insight as to what might be going on.
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There are books out there that you can read that give insight to how admissions offices manage their acceptance rate and yield. They absolutely do.
And some students may accept an offer immediately, while others won’t. Admissions offices can crunch the data and make predications, and then make adjustments based on those predications. There are even consultants who advise admissions offices just how much to offer in aid to a student to maximize the chances that they will accept an offer.
College admissions is a business, so when things don’t make sense to us as parents, there is usually a business reason behind it…
I should also add that I am a Syracuse alum, and my alum page just posted that SU had a record breaking 41,000 applicants this year. Last year their yield was reportedly only 16% (number of students offered admission who accept. They average 23%.). Based on their target class size and that yield, they could potentially make offers this year to about 23,000 students, which is about 56% of those who apply. However, they are likely trying to get their yield up to a more respectful 25% or so, which will also make their acceptance rate lower, and make the school appear more selective. So do I think they are managing things carefully this year? Oh heck yeah.
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Correct. The MySlice platform is antiquated. About a year ago it was upgraded but the only noticeable improvement I found were the graphic tiles you see now on the portal…not much of an improvement IMO. Many of these schools use the same underlying infrastructure but present it in a different way. Wait until students register for classes. It’s broken down by credit hours attained or else the system will crash. The same thing has happened with the housing portal. Again, great school, and yes we have drank the orange kool aid with my eldest son in attendance, but you will scratch your head at times.
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Why on earth would someone jeopardize their kid’s application by sending an email demanding a decision? Unless you suspect there’s an error, I would not contact the school until the process is over. I would assume that anything you say, can and possibly will, be held against your child.
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If you take the time to scroll back through this thread or previous years, you will see that this is how Syracuse admissions process works. Plenty of experienced and knowledgeable parents have taken the time to share the process…they aren’t just making random guesses. It may not be a perfect process. But it is established. It is real life. I think what I’m seeing here from parents who aren’t accepting that, is that you aren’t a good fit for Syracuse. They probably know it on some level. And that is fine. All people belong at a college where they feel valued. If you aren’t feeling valued, respected or needed then that is a red flag that this isn’t the right place for your family. It is not a signal that the entire system needs to be revamped for your child’s feelings. Perhaps taking a step back from the computer and letting your child sort their own way through this might be a step in the right direction. Best of luck to everyone.
*I do understand the concerns. my child applied ED and still has not heard. It’s frustrating, but it means that SU probably doesn’t want him and he will needs to move along in the selection process while keeping small hope that an acceptance surprise may await him.
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My child applied to 17 schools and she’s still waiting to hear back from 1: Syracuse.
She was accepted by 9 other amazing schools including Tulane, UMiami, and UC Davis.
If Syracuse doesn’t value her enough to inform her of the decision in a timely manner then maybe it’s not the school for her 
Also she sent the email, not me.
If my child did get into Syracuse and they rescind her acceptance for bruising the Chancellor’s ego, then so be it.
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Did Syracuse miss the promised notification deadline?
Thank you Vamom4. This is very helpful. It’s a roller coaster ride of emotions, for sure!
No - I think people seem upset about the fact that they have been rolling out in phases since mid-March without any transparency. I get that - it’s a frustrating process. But I’m sure they will meet the “by March 31” stated deadline and given that ivy day is March 31 at 7 pm I feel they are still within a completely acceptable timeline for notifications. All just my humble opinion.
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I think my only concern now is that (I am going with my daughter will be accepted but if not) she will want to visit the other schools again because a yes from Syracuse and she is all in but a no or waitlist makes making a decision a bit harder. We would need to visit while classes are in session on the other 3 or 4 campuses and we only have till May 1st to do so. Considering all are out of state, each school will require at least a one to two night stay. Last min flights are crazy expensive so having a bit of wiggle room would be helpful. Of course if, no when she is accepted to Syracuse (with merit scholarship 
) then no need for other visits. I’m sure we are not the only ones with this same dilemma.
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If they need time then wait until all decisions are made before releasing them. Use demonstrated interest and waitlist for yield management.
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You are not…right now I’m trying to figure out how manage this same situation. It would be helpful to have a full accounting of what is an option & how to prioritize follow up visits ( or in one case a first). Syracuse is a HIGH contender and has an effect on the other options. It is what it is, but I REALLY wish it was a bit earlier vs the very end, OR IF commitment day was a bit later, even mid-May.
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Lol one would be a first as well.
Actually yes, commit date mid to late May would be so much better. Once AP exam week is over the first week of May we will have more time for visits but by that time it is already too late. But of course it all depends on this Syracuse decision. Not only would it be her first choice and dream, it would make all this planning so much easier for me, lol.
Not that this helps at all, but was lucky enough to be accepted to Univ of San Diego on March 8th, and they are also still rolling out decisions which has been brutal on that thread also. Not that I really thought Syracuse was the only school in this situation, but there is DEFINATELY a lot of frustration & stress out in the college app world, not just about disappointments but for those still waiting - with no idea of when they will hear. Although late, at least the Ivy applicants KNOW when the Ivies will inform them… 
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That’s interesting. I’m also an alum. Was this in a FB group?
Here’s a link to a DO article:
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How does understanding the process change anything? smh