What Should You Do If a Graduate Program Isn't Responding to Your Emails?

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A senior is seeking advice on how to follow up with a graduate program after not receiving a response to two emails regarding their application status. The consensus is to make a phone call, as it's an acceptable method to inquire about admissions decisions. Participants express frustration over the lack of communication from some programs, noting that they had to call multiple schools for updates. A helpful resource mentioned is a website where applicants can share their admissions decisions, providing insight into the status of various programs.
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I am a senior deciding between graduate schools right now. I have heard back from all programs but one (I know this program has sent out both acceptances and rejections). I have sent this program two emails, one two weeks ago and another last week, but I have yet to hear a response. I was wondering what protocol is when trying to contact a graduate program. Should I keep sending emails? Should I try to call them? Or will this just annoy them?
 
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Definitely give them a phone call.
 
A phone call is fine.
 
Call them and ask. For all the money we pay to apply to grad school, the least they can do is send an email when they make a decision - but I had to call at least 3 schools that never did.
 
There's a nice little website someone posted a few weeks ago where people can post their admissions decisions for people to see.

http://thegradcafe.com/survey/index.php?

This can give you an indicator about whether or not the departments have said anything to anyone.
 

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