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I have a fundamental question. Does it really matter where you are located unless you're an international candidate? Even then - does it matter?

Never once in my life have I read anything that says that they call in a certain order. I suppose it makes sense to go east to west, but it's not even 2:45 in EST now anyway. On top of that, it's not like anyone is going to care if they get a phone call at 8:00 at night letting them know that they got into a top tier grad school.

Maybe I'm wrong, but to me it seems like it should all be random?

I tend to agree with you here for the most part. and I'm definitely hoping that is the case since i'm on the east coast and I have yet to receive a call :)
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In! NYC area.
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I have a fundamental question. Does it really matter where you are located unless you're an international candidate? Even then - does it matter?

Never once in my life have I read anything that says that they call in a certain order. I suppose it makes sense to go east to west, but it's not even 2:45 in EST now anyway. On top of that, it's not like anyone is going to care if they get a phone call at 8:00 at night letting them know that they got into a top tier grad school.


I tend to agree with you here for the most part. and I'm definitely hoping that is the case since i'm on the east coast and I have yet to receive a call :)


Also in Chicago and haven't heard anything.
I have a friend that heard last year after work... that's the only thing giving me any smidgen of calmness (but not much!).
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In! NYC area.


Congratz! If you dont mind, when did you receive the call?
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I have a fundamental question. Does it really matter where you are located unless you're an international candidate? Even then - does it matter?

Never once in my life have I read anything that says that they call in a certain order. I suppose it makes sense to go east to west, but it's not even 2:45 in EST now anyway. On top of that, it's not like anyone is going to care if they get a phone call at 8:00 at night letting them know that they got into a top tier grad school.

Maybe I'm wrong, but to me it seems like it should all be random?

In the midst of chaos, it's comforting to look for any type of rationality or patterns, even if the patterns are irrational and aren't true patterns. Sure, knowing locations of other candidates has no true value, but people need something to grasp.
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in from texas! the person i talked to mentioned i was the first call she had to a texan
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any dings or waitlisters?? if you're not accepted do you get calls? trying to keep spirits up.....

Curious about this too. I missed the call and got a voicemail (was in a meeting) that just said that they were calling from Evanston. Do they call people that get rejected?

No. This means you got in. Congratulations!

You were right.

I'm in NYC and got the initial call at 12:40 EST. Played phone tag a couple of times but finally was able to connect.
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I have a fundamental question. Does it really matter where you are located unless you're an international candidate? Even then - does it matter?

Never once in my life have I read anything that says that they call in a certain order. I suppose it makes sense to go east to west, but it's not even 2:45 in EST now anyway. On top of that, it's not like anyone is going to care if they get a phone call at 8:00 at night letting them know that they got into a top tier grad school.

Maybe I'm wrong, but to me it seems like it should all be random?

In the midst of chaos, it's comforting to look for any type of rationality or patterns, even if the patterns are irrational and aren't true patterns. Sure, knowing locations of other candidates has no true value, but people need something to grasp.


There are many theories and one goes along the lines that the calls start with East Coast in the morning (though I think I would be as happy to hear at 6 AM and be woken up by Kellogg without having any stress or worry - kind of like die in your sleep type of thing if you are following me)

Anyway, that begs the question - can an east-coaster get a call after a west-coaster and we have spent years debating that exact question. the rule of thumb is to stay strong until the exact decision is known while engaging in the general speculation and chaos of the decision notification process because nobody can focus on work today anyway. These are the toughest yet most rewarding days on GMAT Club.
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in from texas! the person i talked to mentioned i was the first call she had to a texan

Congrats man! here's to hoping you're not the last!
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I got my call! and some $$$

based in Texas
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I called the admissions office about 15 mins ago. I was told that along with the phone calls to the admitted applicants, they have been sending out ding and wait list emails through the day. I was told to keep checking the emails and the status update can come any time....

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I called the admissions office about 15 mins ago. I was told that along with the phone calls to the admitted applicants, they have been sending out ding and wait list emails through the day. I was told to keep checking the emails and the status update can come any time....

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If true, this is interesting since not a single person has reported the ding or WL.
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I'm In!!!!!!!!!!!

Where are you based if you don't mind?

Oh sorry should have stated but I'm just over the moon right now! I'm based in Ohio!
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in from texas! the person i talked to mentioned i was the first call she had to a texan


congrats!!!!
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I got my call! and some $$$

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congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I have a fundamental question. Does it really matter where you are located unless you're an international candidate? Even then - does it matter?

Never once in my life have I read anything that says that they call in a certain order. I suppose it makes sense to go east to west, but it's not even 2:45 in EST now anyway. On top of that, it's not like anyone is going to care if they get a phone call at 8:00 at night letting them know that they got into a top tier grad school.


I tend to agree with you here for the most part. and I'm definitely hoping that is the case since i'm on the east coast and I have yet to receive a call :)


Also in Chicago and haven't heard anything.
I have a friend that heard last year after work... that's the only thing giving me any smidgen of calmness (but not much!).


I'm IN!!!! And definitely going!
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