Moved to awaiting GAO approval on the 8th, wondering if we can still receive an acceptance or rejection email while the portal is down ?

RE (GAO waiting time): Hey! It seems like it's the standard procedure. I like to think so... Perhaps it also depends on what institution you are coming from. I am from a tiny liberal arts college in California, so I'm not surprised. I'd be surprised if I applied from a well-known school though! Let's hope for the best!

MPhil in International Studies and Politics - moved to "Awaiting approval of GAO" on Monday and haven't seen a change since (no email too). Their website says that it can take up to 3 weeks, but usually takes 7-10 days. But most people have heard back from them (if GAOed) in like 3 days. Anyone else waiting for so long? Bloody nervous lol

Email from coordinator.

It says I have a conditional offer but the system is down until Tuesday so I can't check what they are!!

"Conditional offer made" on website. Is an official email the next step?

Received an email from POI, who also happens to be the Director of Graduate Studies.

Also moved to "awaiting for approval from GAO" on 8th. I'll assume that's an admit, but the GAO has to check our documents?

Below average GPA and quant score, but above average verbal/AW and extensive international experience (living, studying, working) in South America and Asia. Fluent in Spanish and Chinese. 3.5 years relevant work experience.

Below average GPA and quant score, but above average verbal/AW and extensive international experience (living, studying, working) in South America and Asia. Fluent in Spanish and Chinese. 3.5 years relevant work experience.

To the poster below - no. All I was told was the department had to finalise their funding decisions by the 31st and that's why I had to be interviewed ASAP.

Submitted application - 04/01, invitation for phone interview - 15/01, interview -18/01, changed to "awaiting approval from GAO" on 08/02. To the poster below - I believe this means we have been offered a place by the department but it needs to be formalised by admissions.

"Awaiting approval by GAO" on 08 FEB. Does this likely mean admission?

Submitted on 29/12, interview with potential supervisor on 26/01, status changed from "under review by department" to "awaiting approval by GAO" on 08/02, conditional offer made 13/02 via portal.

GAO for me too.

3.88 MA GPA. They sent me some recruitment emails, but they are also planning on having a very small cohort (3-4).

To the person asking below Applied: 4th Jan Under consideration by Degree Committee: 9th Feb Offer: 12th Feb No news on funding as yet

To the poster below, congrats! Can you share your application timeline? Also, anything on funding? Thanks.