We regret that it is not possible to accept all qualified applicants, and there is certainly an element of chance in trying to select the best matches to our department out of a very large number of applications, the number of which far exceeds the places available. We hope that you will find the educational opportunity you are seeking at another institution.

Applied to PhD, admitted to Masters. Letter indicates “this referral from your original doctoral application is made following intense faculty review and discussion, and reflects the place you have earned in a very select cohort of entering students”. I’ll most probably decline the offer.

To the person below. I have not heard from Booth nor from anyone else any news about program. So I emailed them and they only told me the results will be made till March. Please share any news you got.

Applied to PhD, so will decline. Was notified yesterday ~ 6 PM.

Applied to PhD, admitted to masters instead

Applied to PhD but was admitted to MAPSS instead, International student with both bachelor's and master's from UK

TPB: (Including MA acceptances) Please post your scores/GPA if you can. Also, what date/time did emails come through for you? Thanks much for any info.

I applied to PhD instead of the master program. Huge disappointment and will decline this master offer.

Informal acceptance via email on 2/10 with formal acceptance to follow.

Has anyone heard from Booth Behavioral Science?

TPB : Same here, got acceptance to MAPSS Economics. I will decline, I already have a Master's degree, I applied to PhD not Masters.

The application status on the web says, "Under Review with Admissions." University Name: University of Illinois at Chicago. I am a bit confused about it. Is there anyone who can tell me the meaning of it. Is it means I have already got admission?

I applied for the PhD in Economics, but haven't heard from that yet. I did not apply for this Master's program specifically, so I'm afraid this probably means my PhD application was rejected.

To international students asking below: it is not only for American applicants. I did receive a call offering acceptance and full-funding yesterday. They stressed that these were recommendations for admission, but since they have already assigned places in the waiting list, I do not think another wave of acceptance will follow. However, the notification process could well take a couple of days, hence today you may get a call.

I applied to PhD in Econ but the email said that they admitted me to the 1 year masters program instead of the PhD. Anyone know if this is common? Beat of luck everyone!!