Graduate school reply - What would be wise step to take?

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Hi all,

How are you?

I got a following reply from admissions.

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What does the following statement mean/imply?

The Committee has determined that you cannot be matriculated into the program at this time, but may enroll into the school as a non-matriculated student. ... You may be reconsidered for matriculation if you maintain at least a 3.0 (B) grade point average and submit a new online application prior to the deadline for a future semester."

What do they mean by matriculated/non matriculated? Does it mean getting admitted on a conditional basis? If so, what would be a wise thing for me to do? Go ahead with the program?

Thank you for your kindness.

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Call them and ask. It's the only way to know for sure.

They'll be able to tell you why you're in this category, and get their advice.

This is definitely not the time to be shy. Ask bold, embarrassing questions now. Better to do that, then get almost a year into the program and get bounced because you misunderstood the specifics of how this acceptance works, or how literally they'd interpret it.

Maybe it's not a big deal. Maybe it is. But you need to know -- from them.

I hope it all works out.

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I agree. Speak with them. Get all the facts before making a decision.

However ... I am pretty sure that they are saying that you did not qualify for admission at this time. But they will let you take a couple of courses to give you a chance to show them how well you can do. They would be willing to reconsider their decision if you apply again and can show that you did well in their courses.

I served on an admissions committee once -- and that was an option we had for applicants who didn't quite meet our requirements (e.g. on GRE scores or GPA), but were close to meeting those requirements and might do well if given a chance.

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Thank you Abby and llg. I will follow your advises and keep my finger crossed & hope everything will work out for the good in the end. God bless you.

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