Okay this was very unexpected, since I do not think the fit was totally there to be honest. But I am thrilled nonetheless!

TTPB: Well, it was the admin who wrote to me. That is why I asked you how they sent the notification to you, and who sent it? DGS? Faculty member? In your email, did they directly tell you that you were accepted? Sorry for all the questions, I just need some clarity.

Really nice email from the Chair of Political Science Graduate Admission. Guys, this school is at the top of my list(and I have been rejected from everywhere else), I'm begging you: If you were accepted or waitlisted, and UMass is not your first choice, or if you have a better option, please decline the offer. PLEASE. PLEASE. PLEASE. Congrats, and good luck to everyone, btw.

It was a very nice email from the Chair of the department. I hope the list moves quickly!

TTPB: You should write to DGS as well as the admin person to find out about acceptance in that case!

Reading the email again and again and still cannot believe it! No interview

Did not have interview but exchanged emails with POI. Today, she emailed me that I was admitted and funding information came after with DGS' email.

Hi, has anyone received any reply whatsoever from PSU? If yes, could you please specify when did you apply?

Email from DGS congratulating me and mentioning the funding scheme.

Sorry, I meant late January not late February. Also, I accidentally hit the “accept” button when it should have been “other.”

TTPB: what was their method of contacting you? and if you don't mind, who? I received an email late February telling me that I am considered for funding. But no where in the email did it say I was accepted :(

TTPB: I was accepted into the UC Santa Barbara sometime in late-Jan after an interview which took place few weeks prior to the decision. Funding details will follow in early-March. Comparative politics, international student

Can't be more ecstatic. Stats: 4 Pubs in Journals, 4 in Conferences. No GRE, Grad from a lesser-known Indian University.

Congrats to those who accepted! Please consider declining early if you have other plans. UIUC is my top choice and it's my only hope

2nd cycle, I am over the moon!

Applying for Methodology. Rejected QQ

Accepted via email! IR subfield and super excited!