When will I get my admissions decision back?

LadyHam
Mon, 28 Oct 2013 12:32:48 +0000

My daughter applied to last year to CSE using the Golden Gopher application and here is her timeline:

Applied: October 7th
Admitted: November 19th
Received Scholarship: December 20th (Gold National Scholarship)

I don’t believe that Golden Gopher applications are reviewed before other applications. I tried looking on the internet and I couldn’t find anywhere where it stated that Golden Gopher applications are reviewed with any priority over regular applications. In fact, I have seen numerous statements that say that you do not have a higher chance of admission just because you are applying using the Golden Gopher application. In my opinion, UMN uses the Golden Gopher application as a marketing tool to get qualified students to apply. With the Gold Gopher application, you don’t have to pay the application fee, but it does not guarantee admission. The lack of having to pay an application fee is meant to entice students to apply.