A wave in the next three hours?
Is it still possible?
Supposedly there was a wave of admissions within the hour last year. Crossing my fingers for the same this year.
look like no release this week… is it because we have 5 Friday in Jan this year compared to 4 last year ? By that I meant we’re off by 1 week compared to last year, timeline wise…
@gohorndad I was thinking the same. Many of the schools are off by a week this year.
UT and TAMU keep getting record numbers of apps each year. All indicators point to another record number this year. So, no one year’s admission cycle is going to look exactly like the last. Admissions also adjusts with the priorities and directives of of university leadership. So, predicting waves (unless the uni announced that there would be waves, and general time frames) is, sadly, going to be a pretty frustrating sport.
I’ve already seen so many differences between last year’s admission cycle, and this years. So, sit tight, and try not stress and worry. You won’t have much longer to wait.
Who else had enough of this? My child applied to a wide range of schools from East to West, private to public, small to large. Most have a clear deadline and what/when to expect. I have no problem if they say deadline is xyz. Titrating the public with admissions at the time/rate that is convenient for you is totally unprofessional. I’m sure some of ad com people are on here or lurking this forum. I hope you read this and change the way you do your admission. Remember, at the least, most of us PAY you to make a decision. Have a clear deadline and what/when students/parents can expect. Saying having too many applicants does not cut it. It’s ridiculous.
Texas does have a clear decision deadline - it is Feb. 1 if you applied by the priority date. If you hear favorably earlier, then that is just a bonus for which you should be thankful. Texas is not “titrating the public” out of its convenience, in my opinion. A decision earlier than Feb. 1 is a favor. It doesn’t make sense to complain about a decision that may come earlier than the published decision date. (And we, too, are awaiting a decision.)
@icedmachiato Not sure what it is that you’re complaining about. The admissions website clearly states that they will have decisions by 2/1. Just because some people have gotten their decisions sooner than that shouldn’t frustrate those that didn’t.
Would you prefer the methods of say…Virginia Tech…where their early action announcements aren’t coming until 2/22 and nobody is hearing before that? Because I can tell you, that is more stressful for my son.
My son applied to UT early August. He is an AA and get his acceptance into Liberal Arts in October. He is still waiting to hear if he got into Liberal Arts Honors or Plan II. When do you think he can expect to hear back? He knows several students who applied after him that were accepted into Plan II.
For @icedmachiato (and anyone else who is unclear on the admission decisions timeline):
https://admissions.utexas.edu/apply/freshman-admission
UT is very clear on this:
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PRIORITY (November 1)
U.S. applicants only
The priority deadline offers students the opportunity to receive their admission decision up to one month earlier. All completed applications received by November 1 will receive an admission decision by February 1, which may include a deferred decision to March 1 (the regular application deadline notification date).
…and this
REGULAR (December 1)
Test scores accepted through December 31
All completed applications received by December 1 will receive an admission decision by March 1.
This isn’t new or updated information. This was the decision timeline when your student applied. Yes, it’s a lot of anxiety and frustration when you’re waiting. It’s hard to see other kids get early decisions, while you’re still waiting. It’s hard to understand the how’s and why’s based on limited information provided via an internet forum, as to why so-and-so was accepted and not me/my student (yet). People look at “stats” and application submission timing, and fall into the trap of thinking that this forum/or some other one, is setting a baseline for admissions and decisions.
There are actually a myriad of very good reasons why some applicants have gotten a decision already, even if they applied after an applicant who is still waiting, or their “stats” are different (better/worse/same). And, to be sure, Admissions has a very big, and very complex job, reviewing in excess of 52k applicants, for a few thousands spots. But, rest assured, they’re extremely good at it. That’s why UT is, in fact, a well-respected and successful university, and the flagship university of Texas. They know what they’re doing.
And, here’s the tough part-- There are going to be a LOT of very good, very successful, strong, capable students who are not going to be getting the “Yes” that they’re waiting and hoping for. Everybody hates that aspect of college admissions, but it has to be so. Still, UT is going to put together an excellent Class of 2024. For the kids who are fortunate enough to get the nod, to get their 1st choice majors (or a 2nd choice they can love), the experience isn’t going to be diminished based on the date they are notified. They’ll know that they weren’t more or less wanted based on when admissions could complete a fully holistic review.
Most importantly, please be grateful that admissions is taking their time to give these kids their best. Where students have put their best feet forward, they should want admissions to give their submissions the time and attention that they deserve. To get through tens of thousands of amazing applicants is no small undertaking. To have to decide among amazing applicants is a task worthy of time.
Finding out earlier than the published decision date is gravy, not the meat. I’d keep my eyes on the real prize, not a completely irrelevant internet stopwatch, built by anxious parents and students who are trying to predict an earlier than indicated decision.
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@Eaglemom15 based on what I heard at an event at UTs campus in early December, the vast majority of Plan II offers hadn’t gone out. Not surprising, given the more rigorous review that Plan II applicants get. My son was admitted to Plan II Honors in Nov, but his Liberal Arts Honors app is still pending as well. So, don’t worry. Not having heard (yet) means absolutely nothing until an actual decision is in hand.
I totally agree with you! GOD has the Best plan for everyone, we’ve done the applications, let’s just wait patiently
UT Admissions process reminds me of going to the DMV. I guess both are run by the state so they cannot be too different.
I can feel the frustration of parents, and I’m with them.
UT does have a deadline for response on status, but it’s vague…
What they don’t tell you is this: (for case of Priority)
Last day (1/31): outright rejection/denial
last week of Jan: CAP/PACE offers, and change of major for AA not getting 1st choice.
So that mean we have only 2 major releases left (if you believe in “waves”): 1/17 and 1/24.
I personally don’t count on good news on last week of Jan…
It’s up to you to believe it or not… I’m guessing, from past experiences.
My son is in-state, not auto admit. He applied to the Computational Engineering major as his first choice for UT (not Computer/EE engineering). Has anybody heard about students already admitted to that one? His scores are good, but we are a very large/very competitive public school that ranks. GPA weighted 4.2 which puts him just outside the 15% at his school. His SAT 800 math/720 verbal. SAT Subject Test in Math2 = 800; Physics =780. Decent extracurriculars for UT but nothing super outstanding. I am not sure how strong his LORs were (he hasn’t seen them - do some teachers/counselors share them with your kiddos?) He was auto admit at A&M and has been accepted into Honors Engineering there, and is waiting on several out of state schools also Feb 1 decision dates.
@GoHorndad there is literally nothing “vague” about being guaranteed a decision or a deferral by February 1st (if you applied by November 1st), or guaranteed a decision by March 1st (if you applied by the December 1st deadline).
UT didn’t promise any “waves” of admissions. UT didn’t guarantee an earlier date for any students. UT is simply issuing admission & and admission to major decisions for the students that they’ve made a firm decision for. They’ll get to ALL of the students within the timeline that they’ve established.
There are so many considerations in holistic admissions. So many more than the ones that get bandied about here, which is usually just “stats”. That they can get through so many apps, and (year after year) put together outstanding and successful classes is a testament to just how functional the admissions machine is. So, let them do what they do best.
Another thought-- Go take a look at the HS Class of 2018 thread, and the HS class of 2017 thread, and so on. They’re ALL different. As the application classes, university priorities and directives, needs, and admission strategies evolve, so does the admission cycles. Just because something happened “last year”, doesn’t mean it’s going to happen the same way this year (as you’ve now seen).
Has anyone out of state received information about financial aid?
My son received an email reminding him to sign up for financial aid if he needed it. He is in state. I was also wondering if others received this email. I was hoping it was good sign. Good Luck!