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

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SUMMARY

When a graduate program fails to respond to emails, prospective students should take proactive steps to obtain information. Calling the program directly is recommended, as many applicants have successfully received updates through phone inquiries. The discussion highlights the frustration of waiting for responses despite the significant application fees. Additionally, the website The Grad Cafe serves as a valuable resource for tracking admissions decisions across various programs.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of graduate school application processes
  • Familiarity with effective communication strategies
  • Knowledge of The Grad Cafe website and its functionalities
  • Basic phone etiquette for professional inquiries
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  • Research effective email communication strategies for graduate admissions
  • Learn how to utilize The Grad Cafe for tracking admissions trends
  • Explore best practices for following up with academic institutions
  • Investigate common timelines for graduate school admissions decisions
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Prospective graduate students, academic advisors, and anyone navigating the graduate school application process will benefit from this discussion.

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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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