Do we have any hope of receiving our decision today? 
It’s odd because the email says “by March 1st” but historically everyone finds out on March 1st at 5pm. At least judging from past threads.
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Spoke to admission advisor and they had mentioned that we should hear back on Monday with a decision or additional follow ups for those that applied by Jan 15.
Got an email this morning to schedule an interview for March 2nd as the admissions committee requested a interview be conducted. Nervous beyond belief and was rlly tryna not get my hopes up so I’m not too disappointed if things don’t go my way but not rlly working out too well lol.
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What do you think they meant by “additional follow-ups”? Like an interview? And, can one be “deferred” or does GS operate on an “accepted/denied” basis?
I assume it’s mostly interviews. I forgot to mention I applied before January 15 for the March 1st notification but the they requested an interview to be held March 2nd.
GS must have a waitlist, right? Do they fill out the yield? It’s curious because they don’t seem to have a set enrollment quota.
That sounds like a good sign to me. Is it wrong to assume that it’s a bad sign for those who didn’t get selected for interviews?
If you don’t mind me asking, are you an international applicant? I sent my application on January 13th so I do not know if I should expect to get an interview request or is it just for those who are 100% admitted - I think it is a good sign as well!
The admission advisor also mentioned that interviews doesn’t guarantee acceptance, but more so the committee wants to know a bit more about you. If you don’t get an interview doesn’t mean you won’t be admitted, it’s just case by case scenarios. The follow ups would most likely be the interview or possibly some additional documents that wasn’t added to your application.
I am from Michigan so not international. I rlly think it’s just to get more info so wouldn’t worry if you haven’t gotten a request as I’ve scoured the threads and def seen people with interviews that got rejected. Tryna not overthink it too much lol but anxiety def getting the best of me. Wish u luck!!
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I def wouldn’t think it’s a bad sign if an interview hasn’t been requested. Spending time scouring previous threads, I’ve come across those with interviews with differing outcomes. I know that when I first wrote my essay it was like 3500 words and remember feeling it was somewhat incomplete when I trimmed it so maybe the committee felt the same way after reading it?? Idk lol tryna just stay positive and know regardless of what happens, I couldn’t of tried any harder. Good luck and hope you just get a smooth admittance on March 1st!
I mean at the very least, an interview means they’re showing interest. I hope you do well in it and show them why you’re a great fit for Columbia GS!
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Best of luck from a fellow Michigander!
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GS who a RD deadline in July and gives decisions in July. If there would be a wait list, it may not be until August.
What? 
Meant to say the RD deadline isn’t until June and notifications are given in July. Notifications of any wait list would occur after that time but I do not think there is one.
Ah gotcha. But OMG I am very anxious right now. I keep refreshing my email and logging into the portal to see if there are any updates.
Is it Monday yet? 
Same! I couldn’t relate more honestly, I’m really stressed — hoping for the best, but at the same time I can’t help but wonder “if the worst happened, would they allow me to apply for the next term?” 
fingers crossed 