Has anyone else noticed that the online portal had been syncing for almost 10 hours? Is something going on out there that is requiring a huge sync, is it a system error that we cannot log on? Maybe it is just me.
Yes, it's down right now. They'll probably have it back up soon.
They have closed the site to any NEW applications.
Yes I am aware of this, but the portal syncs data with the admissions office every day at 5:30 AM and during that time candidates are unable to log on. The question was because the system had been syncing from around 2:30 am CDT and continued this until around noon CDT. Because it took so long to sync, I was wondering if it was because they had sent out a lot of appointments, or if it was maybe a bug in the system?
I wouldn't read too much into it. I work in software and the first thing I thought was, it's the beginning of the month, they are doing routine maintenance (backups, software updates, OS updates, full-system virus scans, etc.) - which always takes longer than just syncing.
Oh that makes a lot of sense Thanks. So then another question for you would be -- do you think that the next round of applicants would find out on their portal on Tuesday being that the portal won't sync Monday data until Tuesday morning? (Sorry about throwing dates around. Probably a little confusing!)
Isn't there a one week time shell after the they put the appointment in until we can see it on the portal?
Does anyone know how those who have principle nominations will fare if they are EA eligible as well? Do we think that these candidates will hear back sooner or still probably that Jan 15 date?
My DD also has a principle nomination. There's no guarantee you'll have an appointment by 15 Jan. You may still be deferred.
But if you have a principle nom and you meet all the other requirements ... why the concern? It's my understanding that by law, they have to offer you an appointment.
BTW, I know someone with a principle nom last year who got the BFE in February.