Waitlist and transfer: quick update

Apr 27, 2009

Waitlist and transfer: quick update

I know that with all the hubbub for admitted students, some of the waitlisted students and transfer applicants are feeling a little left out. So here's a quick update.

Waitlist

It's still too early to know whether or not we will use the waitlist this year, and if so how many students we can admit. For now, we are waiting to see how many of the 1597 admitted students choose to enroll by the May 1 deadline. After that time, we will reconvene and discuss the waitlist. You can see a lot of answers about the waitlist process in the waitlist blog entry from March 17th.

In the meantime, you should accept the offer of admission from another college before May 1, even if it means making a deposit. If you are still interested in MIT, you should stay in contact with us. I'd recommend an email, a letter, or a phone call. Keep us up to date all the way through May 1 and beyond if you remain interested.

Transfer

We are currently reviewing transfer applications for entry this Fall. Applications are up approximately 30% over last year. We plan to release transfer admissions decisions by May 6th.

While transfer admission is a small program at MIT, we love the transfer students we are able to admit. And of course, like in our freshman admissions process, all students are admitted in a need-blind fashion and we meet every student's full financial need.

Thanks go out to Emily, with whom many of you have interacted during the transfer admissions process. She has done a great job in helping many students with their questions and facilitating things for the transfer admissions committee. (Transfer applicants -- any Emily experiences you'd like to share?)

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Matt,

Assuming I returned the waitlist postcard in March, will I be seriously considered for admission if I send no further updates?

Thanks.

Posted by: Jack on April 27, 2009

Thanks.

Posted by: Transfer_S on April 27, 2009

DO you know if transfer students go through the same process for REX as freshman?

Posted by: 0 on April 27, 2009

By the way, how will you release them? I mean, will you for example send an email to applicants?

Posted by: Transfer_S on April 27, 2009

Ok, I asked this question on Paul's blog but I am bringing it to you since you work in admissions.

I am currently attending a CC that only offers algebra-based physics. I do want to take physics, but should I wait until I transfer and take calculus-based physics or would it be worth my while to take the algebra-based courses now?

Posted by: DK on April 27, 2009

Oh my God!!!

Posted by: 0 on April 27, 2009

Matt, Just a random question. How does MIT feel about students who take a gap year after high school to intern at an engineering firm while taking community college courses? I am a junior and I really want to get some life experience before taking on college. What do you think?

Posted by: Jaslynn on April 27, 2009

Emily was really helpful during the process...I was not sure if I had included my application fee with my package, but Emily sent an email saying that they had received my application but not the fee and to send it ASAP. When I called later, verified that the office received it, and provided me with an update of my other application materials as well!

Thank you! :D

Posted by: Anonymous on April 27, 2009

I also had gone through a similar experience. I had forgot to put my signature on my check before sending it.And she'd mailed me after a few days requesting to send it again.
I wanted to ask that how will you release the admissions decision? And will all the people get the admissions decision on may 6th or is it a rolling process?

Posted by: Paul on April 27, 2009

Thanks Matt, I have been looking for any info about transfer for a long time. I am really exited to hear from MIT.

Posted by: Transfer S on April 27, 2009

30% increase? Yikes. I hope it goes down when I apply next year. haha

Posted by: Steph on April 28, 2009

er,could you give me your email address??

I am not so clear about the adminssion^^

Posted by: HuHao on April 28, 2009

Emily was extremely open and accessible for transfer students...She definitely works for MIT.

Posted by: Chad Agrawal on April 28, 2009

HuHao -- Was that comment directed at me? If so, just comment on my blog by clicking my name.

Posted by: Steph on April 29, 2009

Hey Matt,

I did lousy in one of my biology courses this semester and am considering retaking it this summer. Would this be a wise decision or should I just put it behind me and continue on with other courses?

Posted by: future admit on April 29, 2009

Hi Matt,

Thanks so much for this update. I hope there will be some spots left for wait-listed students after all is said and done. When do you think the information regarding how many spots are left will be released? Thanks again.

Posted by: Troy Yang on April 29, 2009

Thanks to Emily, she has been helpful in reminding that one of the reference letter did not reach MIT and when it is received, she confirmed receipt and acknowledged application is complete. Avinash

Posted by: Avinash on April 30, 2009

Emily was very helpful when I went to visit MIT last month. She answered patiently and with a smile to all the questions I had. she updated my application when I asked her to
Thanks for the job ur doing

Posted by: From NY on April 30, 2009

Yes. I remembered Emily had reminded me that I lacked one of the recommendation. Thanks her so much. ^_^

Posted by: Jason on May 1, 2009

It's May 3, how are the numbers looking? is there any chance for waitlist students? please post an update.

Posted by: MIT's lover on May 3, 2009

Matt,

Emily was a superb help for me during the transfer process. I'm an american student studying overseas trying to transfer back to the US, can you imagine the sort of difficulties I had? She was great and responded to my emails quickly and with in depth advice and help. No matter how my application goes, I am extremely grateful with working with someone who truly was there to talk to. Thank you so much!!

xox

Posted by: TOT on May 3, 2009

May 6. Today is the day. Good luck everyone. Finger crossed

Posted by: Transfer S on May 6, 2009

May 6. Today is the day. Good luck everyone. Finger crossed

Posted by: Transfer S on May 6, 2009

Are the notifications via email or are they just being mailed today?

Posted by: Dave on May 6, 2009

I think they will send an email.

Posted by: 0 on May 6, 2009

What time do decisions release? Heart Beating...

Posted by: fingerscrossed on May 6, 2009

aaaaa...
Good luck to everyone!!!

Posted by: Transfer on May 6, 2009

freshman admissions were released at 2pm EDT, maybe it will be the same with the transfer.

Posted by: 0 on May 6, 2009

So no one else has received their notification yet?

Posted by: Jake on May 6, 2009

Freshman decisions were released on March 14th, 1:59
as the same as œÄ(3.14159), is there any implication for the number combination of 5 and 6?

Posted by: fingerscrossed on May 6, 2009

Probably means they won't actually release them until Friday at 1:21pm.

Posted by: Leonardo on May 6, 2009

@fingerscrossed How about http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/5.56 but probably it not as scientific as 3.14.

Posted by: 0 on May 6, 2009

@fingerscrossed:
or maybe this one http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stefan-Boltzmann_constant then we will have to wait until 7:00 pm...

Posted by: Transfer on May 6, 2009

I meant 7:04 pm of course

Posted by: Transfer on May 6, 2009

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stefan–Boltzmann_constant

Posted by: 0 on May 6, 2009

e;f,b

Posted by: 0 on May 6, 2009

SB constant seems more likely than cartridge.Well, Mass of Saturn:5.68e26...good luck at 8 pm

Posted by: fingerscrossed on May 6, 2009

Here comes a good one: 5*6=30 ==> "Applications are up approximately 30% over last year."

Posted by: 0 on May 6, 2009

how about we call and ask them. maybe they won't even send an email.

Posted by: 0 on May 6, 2009

I knew many called for their decisions, however received disappointing answers. I prefer waiting till tonight...Has anyone get positive feedback?

Posted by: fingerscrossed on May 6, 2009

Has anyone heard for sure that they're emailing decisions? I haven't heard a word from MIT since submitting my application.

Posted by: 0 on May 6, 2009

Neither did I

Posted by: Transfer on May 6, 2009

I am sure they said they are going to Email the decisions on May 6th...check to see if you are checking the same Email inbox as the one you put on the application

Posted by: fingerscrossed on May 6, 2009

I wrote to Emily in april and she said "
We will email decisions in early May.".

Posted by: Transfer_S on May 6, 2009

Any1 got their notification yet?
*finger crossed*
my whole body is shaking madly...I cant even type properly now...

Posted by: 0 on May 6, 2009

nope no word yet..

Posted by: 0 on May 6, 2009

nope no word yet..

Posted by: 0 on May 6, 2009

I have no ideas why I get so many email notifications 2day...of course none of them is from MIT yet...but at this rate Im gonna have heart attack for sure lolz

Posted by: 0 on May 6, 2009

same here i haven't ate since this morning grrrr its 65 out but i'm so cold

Posted by: From NY on May 6, 2009

Does anybody know when do we get the email?

Posted by: Anonymous on May 6, 2009

yeah, i can't take this suspense for much longer. I have several finals that I need to be studying for, but simply can not focus on anything but this.

Posted by: jake on May 6, 2009

Nothing, been waiting here all day attempting to study for finals with my email open.

Posted by: 0 on May 6, 2009

true that. I am studying for OB and can't help peeking at the screen every few minutes.

Posted by: fingerscrossed on May 6, 2009

refresh this page and my email every 10 seconds...

Posted by: 0 on May 6, 2009

same with me

Posted by: Transfer_S on May 6, 2009

Somebody could really get everyone going by saying they received an email saying they got in. Everybody would go crazy wondering where theirs is.

Posted by: 0 on May 6, 2009

I almost did that

Posted by: fingerscrossed on May 6, 2009

Great minds think alike.

Posted by: 0 on May 6, 2009

so did I...but then i thought of karma and decided against that

Posted by: tot on May 6, 2009

yeah that would totally not be cool

Posted by: 0 on May 6, 2009

Well I just figured the decisions are already made, so whats done is done. It's not possible to change the past. Might as well get a little fun out of this tormenting situation.

Posted by: 0 on May 6, 2009

maybe the admission officers are watching us and there are great possibilities they will alter decisions as the last minute. Too bad this is anonymous...otherwise, for the sake of waiting like this, we should all be granted admission

Posted by: fingerscrossed on May 6, 2009

lolz that's so true.

Posted by: 0 on May 6, 2009

On the other hand, I think we are like people in an empty room whore are waiting for a phone call, but not getting it because of some problems with the caller.

Posted by: Transfer_S on May 6, 2009

I meant because of some technical problems on the side of a caller.

Posted by: Transfer_S on May 6, 2009

oops, whore are would be who are...alright whatever...

Posted by: 0 on May 6, 2009

So are you saying we should call the police to make sure MIT admissions is ok?

Posted by: 0 on May 6, 2009

AHHH QUICKLY SOMEONE CALL THE 911!!!! ITS AN EMERGENCY!!!

Posted by: tot on May 6, 2009

would it make everyone feel better if they only release email for the admitted ones at last minute? Has anyone called AO?

Posted by: fingerscrossed on May 6, 2009

now we are having fun:))))))

Posted by: Transfer_S on May 6, 2009

Not it

Posted by: 0 on May 6, 2009

this is disappointing, still no email, I am off to eat my lunch

Posted by: fingerscrossed on May 6, 2009

OK. I think they are not going to email anything. Lets not waste time waiting.

Posted by: Transfer_S on May 6, 2009

yo, guys...new updates, just called them and they said tmr morning!

Posted by: fingerscrossed on May 6, 2009

seriously, tomorrow morning?

Posted by: 0 on May 6, 2009

that's what she (probably Emily) said

Posted by: fingerscrossed on May 6, 2009

so they are going to EMAIL tomorrow morning?

Posted by: Transfer_S on May 6, 2009

Yes. I believe that's correct...you may call the transfer admissions office if like, i am off to enjoy life

Posted by: fingerscrossed on May 6, 2009

Thanks fingerscrossed, I would have wasted more valuable time I should be putting into studying.

Posted by: 0 on May 6, 2009

Thanks.

Posted by: Transfer_S on May 6, 2009

OMG, I can't wait no longer. it is so difficult to wait. i can't believe that I have to wait another day. i have a big presentation tomorrow. i dont think i can do any work.

Posted by: Allie on May 6, 2009

Yup another 20 hours of being tortured lolz

Posted by: 0 on May 6, 2009

do you know what time they will send the e-mail tomorrow. I might call them

Posted by: Allie on May 6, 2009

Hi, all. This is Emily from the Transfer Admissions Office. As you have probably heard, our numbers are up this year. We have been working long and hard, reviewing each and every application, giving you all the time and consideration you deserve.

However, because of the increase in applications, we are just a bit behind schedule. I hate to tell you this, but decisions will not be released today. We will email all decisions tomorrow (Thursday, May 7) morning.

I know how anxious you are, and I'm very sorry for the delay! Good luck to all of you!

Posted by: Emily S on May 6, 2009

Thanks Emily.
And good luck to all of you who still have finals.

Posted by: Duc on May 6, 2009

Tomorrow morning. Please come as soon as possible please.

Posted by: please on May 6, 2009

Thanks for the update, Emily.

Posted by: 0 on May 6, 2009

Good Luck to EveryOne!!!

Posted by: fingerscrossed on May 6, 2009

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