<p>Actually, there doesn’t seem to be a place to log in with the info they sent. Just seems like a confirmation, maybe because I was sending stuff in so late to them (hehe), and because they requested another piece of info from me last week some time.</p>
<p>For the record, I just checked on this matter, and got the info from Yale’s site on our getting a log in - </p>
<p>“Can I check the status of my transfer application on line?
There is no online status page for the transfer admissions process. The Yale Admissions Office does not provide PIN or Eli account numbers to transfer candidates. Our communication with transfer candidates is primarily via email.”</p>
<p>So, it seems we shouldn’t expect to receive anything special from them as EWSPers either - just confirmations possibly, or emails if there are issues.</p>
<p>bummer, mikel. as with the others, i’d be curious what was said. the program is so small, it would seem sensible to provide some reason for rejection. 'course, i know they are busy.</p>
<p>my wife asked me the other day if i will cry if i get rejected (from yale or any other “top on my list” schools); i laughed… 10 years in sales, a dead brother, and a life of adventure. i’m pretty sure my skin is thick enough to handle a little college rejection. i’m glad some action is happening, anyone heard about an interview yet?</p>
<p>So I’ve been accepted at other schools. I’ll probably just have to settle with Duke. They have awesome financial aid, and they gave me a bunch. In my personal statement to Yale, I wrote about the professors at Yale with which I wanted to study. I also spoke about how I wanted a challenge, etc. They said those were “notable” reasons to study at Yale, but not “compelling” reasons. I guess everyone wants that is what they implied. Also, they did not see how I made myself out to be a “non-traditional” student. I did have some ups and downs, but that in itself did not qualify me as some non-traditional student. It was by my choice to be in this position. </p>
<p>I guess that I really did not face enough circumstances that were beyond my control. Being young and immature etc. is not like escaping from Somalia with my life to study at a community college, right? SO I think that’s the deal. You have to be in circumstances beyond your control or so it seems. They said that I might have just made a better case as a transfer student and that I am welcome to try again next year as a transfer. Simply making a mistake in high school or college does not merit the distinction of Eli Whitney Student. </p>
<p>Keep your heads up everyone.</p>
<p>IN the final reflection, it seems like being in circumstances beyond your control is what made Eli Whitney unique himself. He overcame those circumstances, and I think they mold the program after that ideal. That’s my two cents folks. GOOD LUCK! You’ll need it.</p>
<p>interesting, in that case, i wonder why i was told to switch my app from transfer to eli w. i CHOSE to go into a sales career and skip college. </p>
<p>i wonder what constitutes a compelling reason for yale. this whole process (applying to colleges) is absolutely fascinating and somewhat mysterious. </p>
<p>sorry for you again, mikel. huge bummer. sounds like duke wants you and hopefully will end up being a great place for you (duke is certainly respectable!)</p>
<p>Wow, that seems like a pretty harsh rejection letter… from what you’re saying, it sounds like the person who said they care more about having stories they can publish something about may be right.</p>
<p>Could you elaborate a little on why you want to leave Columbia GS? I know a lot of people in our circumstances have considered that (including myself) …</p>
<p>You don’t like the atmosphere? Or you aren’t treated like a normal student?</p>
<p>Yeah, many of us chose to be in the situations we’re in. I’ve questioned whether switching into EWSP was the right move or not, but it was under their advice. In the end, it has to be the right decision based on that fact. </p>
<p>Mikel, what did your letters of rec. look like? Their letter sounds pretty specific, yeah… interesting that they took the time. </p>
<p>I’d also like to know your specific thoughts on GS, coincidentally, since that is one of the schools in a similar category to EWSP and the related programs at UPenn, Cornell, and Harvard (though they each deal with students in their own unique way).</p>
<p>i can only hope for an interview; with a sales background, these applications feel like “spray and pray”; i.e. all we are doing is sending in a marketing kit and “hope” the contact is interested and calls us back (a very rare thing in my business experience); no follow up sales call, no needs analysis and match, etc…</p>
<p>an interview would give me a chance to do what i do best, sell myself. :)</p>
<p>Mikel, man I am sorry to hear that. Its ok tho. seriously New haven seemed pretty strange when I drove thru it. The people there seemed to determine whether or not it was worth their time stopping for red lights and would beep at me when I was stopped at it! It was awkward… or maybe it was <em>i am my own judge day</em>.</p>
<p>I guess I should have just applied as a transfer, but they recommended that I apply as an Eli Whitney student. And, yes, the letter was quite specific and honest. I just don’t understand why they told me to move from being a transfer to being an Eli Whitney Student? </p>
<p>Also, I talked about my career in the statement, and had some great letters. I started my own business when I was 15, detailing cars, and I used the money to invest and make loans to people… which was ultimately why I quit going to school in the first place. But this did not make me non-traditional. It just made me something else. I chose to do it. </p>
<p>Anyway, thanks again, and good luck to all! I guess I’ll be a Dukie! Go Duke!</p>
<p>Gosh Mikel, my heartfelt sympathies to you. We all know how hard and selective Yale is, but always maintain a glimmer of hope that we can be chosen. Duke is an awesome school. I was on assignment at RTP a while ago and was able to visit. You will have a blast. Especially, if you are a motor head.
I don’t know about you guys, but I am bracing myself…</p>
<p>I just got on this site and it has been helpful from an anxiety standpoint to see that other people are going through a similar process. I too was shocked to see that mikel did not get in based on the stats he had posted.</p>
<p>Some basic info on me - I was at Williams College for a year and a half and I started my first company with some friends in the second semester of my freshman year. Rather than leave and continue work on it, I stayed at Williams. I was actually happy there though I ended up leaving school the next semester to start another company. I had a 3.75 when I left but that included a dreadful semester where I was working on company #1. </p>
<p>After reading mikel’s post I think I will fall into the similar category of not really a non-traditional student. Though the flexibility of this program would have been a huge advantage in keeping the second company going as opposed to a straight transfer (to any school really). </p>
<p>My essay was about how I my sense of the value of the liberal arts seemed unclear initially but became more clear as I worked over the past three years on this new company. </p>
<p>Anyways - I am more pessimistic now about my chances though I wish everyone well. I will be sure to post how it all turns out.</p>
i’m glad some action is happening, anyone heard about an interview yet?</p>