From what I have heard each year is different. Some years lots come off the waiting list and others only a few. I guess it makes sense that they could take students off the waiting list almost right...
Whew! Such a relief that they confirmed the arrival of your application. At least now you know everything is being processed. It took a long time for me to get my ID materials as well, since I am...
I also applied in the first half of november via snail mail and it took 10-14 days to get a usps response from them with my ID number. If you are still worried in a few days maybe you could call grad...
Flaneur, Thanks for your thoughtful responses. It is so valuable to have the perspective of you and current classmates on this board. Good advice to just relax and not "freak out" about acceptances...
MSW, Do you know approximately how many members of the current co-hort have a Master's degree in another field? Seems like having a master shows that a prospective student has the ability to handle...