Very nice email from a professor telling me that they reviewed my application "very favorably" but that I didn't make the first round of admits. They will get back to me in the coming weeks re. my status on the waitlist.

Cool!

It was very early to beleive..I submitted the application on 6th Jan..

Congratulations! I am delighted to inform you that we have recommended you for admission to the UNC-Chapel Hill Graduate School. You will hear from them soon. Every year less than 15% of applicants to our Department are actually accepted. Thus, your distinction as a member of this group should be noted with pride.

Funding notification! 16,000 with 15hr/wk assistantship! woohoo!