I have applied for a PhD in one of the management departments. I applied in February, references reached them by Feb end, skyped with my prospective guide in early March: all positive, but still nothing! Beginning to lose hope since this was my first and only application for 2012 entry. I am planning to make two more for 2013 entry at other places. Is this much waiting normal? The webpages promise a decision within four weeks or 20 working days, I am long past that waiting time.