<p>I've seen a lot of people ask about "decision pending" and "decision complete" and repliers gravely say that it means you got rejected. Just because you've either experienced a rejection or have heard of friends getting rejected with those particular status', that does not mean that every person with those will automatically be rejected. For example, art and drama related majors will naturally come later (though we still continue to anxiously wait for the white folder in the mail) and maybe other majors are a bit late as well. Please don't scare people by saying they got rejected for sure because this entire status system is a mystery. Try to stay positive for all of us- it really helps our stress levels!</p>
<p>All evidence points to a “decision complete” on web portal being a rejection by snail mail about 10 days later.</p>
<p>It actually doesn’t apply to all cases… I had a “decision complete” status on my Chapman web portal, and I was so depressed at first because I thought I was rejected based on other people’s comments, but it turned out that the letter I received later in the mail said I was offered a position on the wait list!!</p>
<p>So for those who are still waiting for a decision, don’t give up…!! :)</p>
<p>I know this makes me a bad person, but it’s kinda the same thing.
It means you are NOT accepted.</p>
<p>However, decision pending does NOT mean a rejection. It means the decision is depending. lls.</p>
<p>to Drama: Yes I agree with you. However, my purpose was to provide evidence that “decision complete” doesn’t always mean a rejection, which may help some people stay positive and motivated amongst the stress from waiting. Also, I just received an email from the program’s professor, saying that I’ve been added to the admit list for this fall! So in the end, it turns out that I am accepted! :)</p>
<p>And yes, “decision pending” doesn’t mean anything good or bad.</p>
<p>Congrats eilyufu!!!
Thanks for backing me up on saying that “decision complete” DOES NOT MEAN REJECTION. It might mean waitlist, but not necessarily rejection. I don’t know why everyone is so set on convincing people that it absolutely means rejection.
Also, JohnAdams12 what is your evidence that points to that conclusion?</p>
<p>jelly, since my post several people have shown proof otherwise in other threads on this message board</p>
<p>Thank you, jellly! :)</p>
<p>I think it’s kinda pointless to argue over and trying to accurately define the system of admission decision… what “decision complete” really means does not matter, it’s more important to stay positive and not get discouraged, whether the result turns out to be good or bad. Take in people’s word of advice, but it’s not necessary to always believe in what others say because everyone’s situation might be different. Life is full of uncertainties, I’m sure there has been some people who thought they were rejected and eventually got accepted, like what I went through.</p>
<p>Couldn’t have said it better eilyufu. And congrats on the acceptance!! Hopefully I’ll be getting mine soon…hopefully. :]</p>
<p>How is it you got offered a position off the waitlist…
when some people havent even recieved a decision?</p>
<p>I think it can have to do with which school you are applying to and prospective major.</p>
<p>@ korhawaus: Thank you, and the best of luck to you. I hope you’ll get a great news soon! :)</p>
<p>@ DramasforKittys: Like what xyzmom said, it probably varies by school and program. In my case, it’s a graduate program under School of Education. I’m not sure how is it for other schools/ program, but hopefully those who are still waiting will be getting theirs soon…</p>
<p>So the school divides the amount of space it has among the different majors/schools?</p>
<p>well, think logically here: different major has different demands, so some will have more funding than the other. so they take more people than others.</p>
<p>now think about the process of admission: 3 applicants, 1 rejected, 1 accepted, 1 undecided. they would tell the one rejected and the one accepted the news, but 1 undecided…well you are waiting now.</p>
<p>long period of uncertainty cause anxiety, anger, irrationality and depression. All negative emotions towards your everyday life when the decision isn’t yours and you can’t really do anything to alter the outcome by raging. I recommend forget you ever apply to any school after its mailed, makes the letter opening far more surprising. For better or worse, at least it won’t make you grumpy all day.</p>
<p>Good job keeping positive guys 
I just checked webadvisor and it said that I was decision complete. This made me a bit uneasy at first but I decided to wait to be depressed until after I get my letter. Thanks for all the support going out :D</p>
<p>Hey so i emailed admissions today and asked when i could expect word on transfer. They responded and said that they received so many freshman applications that they weren’t able to start transfer students until 2 weeks ago!</p>
<p>I’m a film major and they said i could expect notification around Mid May because i have to go through Chapman and Dodge College.</p>
<p>This really sucks but i guess it’s better than a rejection letter!</p>
<p>My webadvisor status was updated on 4/23 to Admissions Approved. I applied on March 1st for the Fall 2010 semester. I had called on 4/22 asking when we could expect to hear back from admissions and the lady said they had up until the middle of May to send their responses. So be patient, I know the wait sucks, but they’re slowly(literally) getting through the pile of applications. Good luck to all & stay positive! :)</p>