UT Austin Alternate Entry 2020

Psych99143 · Feb 12, 2020

5 minutes ago, KB417 said:
I do, too, I need to stop checking so much. That’s amazing you were accepted into a PMHNP program! Congratulations! I’m curious since I’ve obviously not received an acceptance email- if you officially accepted, can you go back and say “no?”

Thank you! That’s a super good question I feel like I have an awkward position because in my acceptance email to leads (other accepted people— let me know if this was in your message too) it said something like accepting your spot isn’t exactly binding like you don’t have to put down a deposit or anything; just email Tracy if you change your mind! But it could be just because I was waitlisted for PMHNP so it would be kinda unfair to force me into LeaDs when that’s not what I want.

KB417 · Feb 12, 2020

3 minutes ago, Psych99143 said:
Thank you! That’s a super good question I feel like I have an awkward position because in my acceptance email to leads (other accepted people— let me know if this was in your message too) it said something like accepting your spot isn’t exactly binding like you don’t have to put down a deposit or anything; just email Tracy if you change your mind! But it could be just because I was waitlisted for PMHNP so it would be kinda unfair to force me into LeaDs when that’s not what I want.

That’s good to know, I’ve heard of other schools requiring a deposit so UT helps it be less stressful in that regard with your decision and if something happens to come up prior to the program. Have you emailed Tracy about your PMHNP waitlist spot? I know those are far more limited than LeaDS and maybe less movement.

JJ5 · Feb 12, 2020

Once you’ve officially accepted... it’s not binding. You can say no, but Tracy just wants to know ASAP so someone else can be given that spot.

Psych99143 · Feb 12, 2020

2 minutes ago, KB417 said:
That’s good to know, I’ve heard of other schools requiring a deposit so UT helps it be less stressful in that regard with your decision and if something happens to come up prior to the program. Have you emailed Tracy about your PMHNP waitlist spot? I know those are far more limited than LeaDS and maybe less movement.

Exactly. Yeah I don’t want to reach out quite yet because I don’t know how many spots we have in the PMHNP program we’ll have this year. I don’t wanna push it at all especially since she’s made it clear she doesn’t want extra emails... She said between 1-4 students on the waitlist end up getting a spot in PMHNP.

KB417 · Feb 12, 2020

1 minute ago, Psych99143 said:
Exactly. Yeah I don’t want to reach out quite yet because I don’t know how many spots we have in the PMHNP program we’ll have this year. I don’t wanna push it at all especially since she’s made it clear she doesn’t want extra emails... She said between 1-4 students on the waitlist end up getting a spot in PMHNP.

That is understandable, the seat amount is so small, I hope you hear something very soon!

Psych99143 · Feb 17, 2020

It’s a new week! Anyone else hear back from being waitlisted?

KB417 · Feb 17, 2020

4 minutes ago, Psych99143 said:
It’s a new week! Anyone else hear back from being waitlisted?

Not yet, still waiting to hear back for LeaDS, number two on the waitlist. Hoping to hear good news, UT is the only place I applied and LeaDS is my dream. What about you?

Psych99143 · Feb 17, 2020

12 minutes ago, KB417 said:
Not yet, still waiting to hear back for LeaDS, number two on the waitlist. Hoping to hear good news, UT is the only place I applied and LeaDS is my dream. What about you?

Radio silence. In the meantime, are you planning on doing the BLS/CPR courses while you wait? Or are you waiting until after you are accepted? ?

KB417 · Feb 17, 2020

1 minute ago, Psych99143 said:
Radio silence. In the meantime, are you planning on doing the BLS/CPR courses while you wait? Or are you waiting until after you are accepted? ?

Not yet, I am waiting until (possible) acceptance. Chances are becoming more slim these days.

P.S. I remember you mentioned not e-mailing Tracy for an update on your PMHNP waitlist status. From what I understand, she didn't want e-mails prior to official decisions going out. Unless she said something different to PMHNP candidates? I have e-mailed three times between January and February and she has been very responsive and helpful. Not sure if that will help ease your wait, but knowing where you stand on the waitlist has been helpful for me at least in regards to planning.

Psych99143 · Feb 17, 2020

45 minutes ago, KB417 said:
Not yet, I am waiting until (possible) acceptance. Chances are becoming more slim these days.
P.S. I remember you mentioned not e-mailing Tracy for an update on your PMHNP waitlist status. From what I understand, she didn't want e-mails prior to official decisions going out. Unless she said something different to PMHNP candidates? I have e-mailed three times between January and February and she has been very responsive and helpful. Not sure if that will help ease your wait, but knowing where you stand on the waitlist has been helpful for me at least in regards to planning.

I emailed her. Unfortunately, all the PMHNP spots have been filled.

KB417 · Feb 17, 2020

39 minutes ago, Psych99143 said:
I emailed her. Unfortunately, all the PMHNP spots have been filled.

Oh, I’m sorry! I remember you saying that was your top choice. It is amazing how far you made it, knowing the very limited seats and selectivity. I know you were a remarkable candidate, which is evident in you being accepted to other amazing schools. Do you know which way you’re leaning now?

kbena · Feb 20, 2020

On 2/17/2020 at 7:48 AM, KB417 said:
Not yet, still waiting to hear back for LeaDS, number two on the waitlist. Hoping to hear good news, UT is the only place I applied and LeaDS is my dream. What about you?

Head up! More spots will surely open up once it comes time to pay. Tuition is insane for us out of state folk. Meanwhile start working on your app for next year... we are all rooting for you!! Accepting your spot isn’t binding and there’s still a lot of time between now and start time.