Expected. 0a/5r/6p

a master's degree in Statistics with GPA 3.91, no publication / email to check the portal

Email to check portal, after about 24 hours in which the portal showed something like "the application is being processed, decision will be posted soon". I assumed rejection because they sent acceptances a month ago, so not surprised. I have a much better offer anyway, so not too sad about this one.

Expected. Told to check portal via email.

Received an email to check the portal.

Emailed to check portal.

Genuinely have no idea what went wrong. Had excellent connections in this department, had spoken multiple times with a potential advisor, gotten advice from the head of graduate studies on what I needed to add to my application. Rejection email said that there were people who weren't a fit with potential advisors, but I know that cannot have been me as my potential advisor was very excited to work with me. Was my dream school so I am incredibly shocked and disappointed. 1a/4r

Emailed department chair based on a mutual connection. Nice email back.

Applied to studentship program

1 publication in ISCA, 3.8GPA from T30, 2 years Teaching Experience.