Research Master

I was wait listed. I checked the application portal by chance only to discover the rejection notice. Ivy League graduate - my application was admittedly weak as my SOP and such sucked. Also, WEAK recommendation letters.

got waitlisted pretty early on. Got an email from the department and was told that the admissions committee really liked my proposal, but had to contend with seats. was placed pretty high on the waitlist from what I am assuming. No final decision yet but department said that at this point they can only offer me a seat if someone drops out. if anyone is thinking of withdrawing please message me :) trying to see if there's a chance or if I should accept a different offer.

Not surprised because this cycle has been extra vicious. Frustrated by the amount of time it took them, though.

Notification email to check website

Just a solid 2 weeks after April 15th, they sent me an email that a decision had been made. Checked the portal and...the dreaded one sentence rejection. Undergrad GPA: 3.6, Grad GPA: 4.0.

I never thought I would get an offer from Oxford, especially after how much I screwed up in my undergrad. But I put all my soul in correcting it- got good grades in my next degree- MPP and worked in evaluation research for 2 years. For the ones out there thinking they are not good enough, dream big and try. Trying never hurts.

Interview was on the 31st, received notification by email on March 12th. My interview focused almost entirely on my research proposal with a committee asking questions.

Advisor said I could read, which was a step above from the normal student population there. Now I can get a better job to pay the child support to my ex spouse who happens to be my sister. Roll tide