Hello everyone: Well from what I heard a certified mail means you got accepted because it contains all the info as to what's your next steps are and other things and getting a regular mail in your mailbox means that you didn't get in because it is just a simple letter to just simply let you know that you didn't get in. The certified letter is also a way for them to know whether or not you received the acceptance letter because you sign for it. once you receive your letter if you don't pay the fee withing 2 wks or if you reject the acceptance then the second round is sent out (people who are on the holding pill) from whom ever is the most qualify to the least. And the rest of the applicants will either recieve a rejection letter or ask to start in Jan....