Path A

No GRE. No word on funding but seems like I did not receive any given the sparse info in the acceptance letter. Currently serving Peace Corps Volunteer (2yr), undergraduate degree in IR from T50 liberal arts college. Published political commentator, with research experience, and multiple internships in the political science field. Given the lack of funding or any news if there is a funding decision forthcoming, I am extremely likely to commit to AU, where I got a fellowship and 1/3 tuition in scholarship.

Sent in the wee hours of the morning, a generic email to check the portal.

Email to check portal. 1a/1w/8r/2p

Admitted a few days after interview

IELTS 7.0

International student, Current MS student from a US university. Undergrad GPA 2.80, MS GPA 4.0, Got admission letter through email, assigned a temporary advisor. Nothing about funding yet.

Unofficial admit through email (recommended for admission, pending grad school review).

Received an email to check the portal. No word on funding. Three leadership positions in clubs (including one I founded freshman year), three honor society memberships, member of college honors program, two part-time jobs (not at same time), experience volunteering in public library, and currently interning for academic library.