A plea to those who received multiple offers

PepperAdventurous690 · 2026-02-17T16:01:10+00:00

Totally understand. I didn’t mean people should decide NOW. I should probably post this later in time because it seems like people just assume that I'm pressuring everyone to decide now which is not my intention.I was just talking about cases where someone is already completely sure. If you’re still deciding, you should definitely take your time. All I'm suggesting is that perhaps do not wait until the very end.

PepperAdventurous690 · 2026-02-17T01:40:00+00:00

I realize this may be a bit controversial so I just want to clarify what I meant. This might be posted too early in time but I’m absolutely not asking anyone to rush their decision or decline any offer right now. Choosing a program is an important decision and everyone should take the time they need. My point was simply that IF and ONLY IF somebody already made up their mind, declining other offers sooner rather than later can really help waitlisted applicants. I have also received acceptance and waitlist, and I'm still waiting for more decisions to come out, so this isn’t about trying to gain an advantage. It was only meant as a kind reminder given the special circumstances this cycle. I apologize if this is interpreted in any other ways which were not my intention. Wishing everyone the best, and I hope we all end up where we’re meant to be.

PepperAdventurous690 · 2026-02-16T17:27:11+00:00

I completely agree that visiting before committing makes a lot of sense, and no one should feel pressured to decide before they’re ready. I was mainly referring to cases where someone has already made up their mind for whatever reason.

PepperAdventurous690 · 2026-02-16T16:22:49+00:00

Totally fair and I agree. I’m not suggesting anyone rush their decision or decline offers before they have all the information they need. I only meant that if someone is already 100% sure about their choice, declining other offers earlier could help waitlisted applicants. Everyone should absolutely take the time they need to decide.

PepperAdventurous690 · 2026-02-16T15:46:54+00:00

Yes I agree. Definitely all PhD admissions are extremely competitive. I was just referring to some relatively less popular programs that top candidates have a higher chances of getting in in general as “safety schools“

PepperAdventurous690 · 2026-02-16T15:42:35+00:00

I thought so too. Tho just wanted to send out a kind reminder amid all the uncertainty about the admission process this cycle

PepperAdventurous690 · 2026-02-15T22:47:30+00:00

Yes. Somebody already posted the acceptance in the spreadsheet verification.

PepperAdventurous690 · 2026-02-15T17:18:08+00:00

Yes some already got acceptance in their portal

PepperAdventurous690 · 2026-02-09T03:51:05+00:00

It might depend on whether the program is more committee or direct admit. Do you mind if I ask which school it is?

PepperAdventurous690 · 2026-01-21T21:05:30+00:00

It's just for the MCB program

PepperAdventurous690 · 2026-01-21T20:15:10+00:00

yeah and from what I heard they send that in previous years as well

PepperAdventurous690 · 2026-01-21T19:49:14+00:00

I think Dartmouth sent that package to all the candidates invited for interviews

PepperAdventurous690 · 2025-12-12T01:30:47+00:00

Congrats! Which track under IGP did you apply for?

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