UW Admissions - not taking calls . . . updates soon?

<p>I called UW today because I wanted to double-check that I didn't have anything else I needed to send in--yeah, my online profile says they have anything, but I'll admit I'm beginning to feel a little desperate, LOL!</p>

<p>Anyway, the usual automated phone menu kicked in . . . and said the admissions office is NOT ACCEPTING OUTSIDE CALLS from February 22nd to March 5th. Something about their staff concentrating on applications in this time of increased applicants and budget cuts, or something like that.</p>

<p>I'm hoping this means they're making a massive push to go through the remaining applications and that some of us who have been staring at "We have received all materials required to review your application. Your application will remain in this status until decisions are finalized" for a while will receive an update soon. <em>fingers crossed</em></p>

<p>Yeah, they’re closing their office for a while (announcement on their website) because of the overflow of applications! This means they’ll be trying to get them done ASAP, which is a good sign :)</p>