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882

The deadline was SHC was Dec 2nd and therefore it disappeared.

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883

Yes, MA here. My son heard back a couple of weeks ago. A couple of others in his grade has also.

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884

This amazes me. I have never paid too close attention to the college admissions process. But with that many applications I would think they would use AI and Analytics to sort them into batches at the very least. I have no idea the size of the admissions staff but I can’t see how they get through 60k applications by 12/24. They deserve a long holiday break and then some.

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885

Anyone’s button disappeared tonight? Nothing here
another day awaits!

886

My son’s SHC button is still there


887

I do think there is some sorting with TO and not-TO as I think a bunch of acceptances (for engineering) came in for those who submitted with tests but don’t think any that are TO.

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888

If your TO button doesn’t disappear at 7, is there still a chance to get your decision the same night or no?

889

No, button is there so it’s still under review.

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890

Did they apply? If they didn’t, the button to apply disappeared.

891

Based on what people have posted, it has been around 7 - if still there, then no more changes for the night.

892

Oh ok
so since he did apply for SHC it should still be there?

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893

What if they changed their test-optional answer a couple days ago? It says “update completed”. Would it still disappear in this scenario too?

894

That’s my understanding that the button that shows “SHC application status” should still be there. Only the “Apply for SHC
” disappears.

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895

That gives me hope!!!

896

Ok, thanks for info. I guess more or less, everyone has the same process to get into their major, to meet some requirements. Do you have any more information on the Sapphire Business Honors, how do I apply, when are the deadlines, etc
 It seems really interesting. Thanks

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897

I don’t think there are many that are not admitted. Most are admitted to a second choice campus or other campus if they’re not admitted to University Park. You still get an acceptance letter - have to read it carefully to see which campus it is for.

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898

Thank you! The waiting is painful :frowning:

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899

Ugh the wait is so painful! Definitely teaching us patience :slight_smile:

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900

Nope! :-1:t3:

901

Yes, you absolutely do. :pray:
If admitted apply to Sapphire, especially if you didn’t apply to Schreyer. (AFAIK Schreyer and Sapphire can be combined and you can definitely apply to both, but check with each.)

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