Politics and International Studies Cambridge Postgraduate Applicants 2021 Thread
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Hey there,
I know there is a general Cambridge PG Applicants thread for 2021, but I thought it would have been helpful to have a thread for applicants to POLIS specifically.
I thought we could give a timeline of our applications, and a bit of background — as well as the outcome of the application in case one has heard back.
I know there is a general Cambridge PG Applicants thread for 2021, but I thought it would have been helpful to have a thread for applicants to POLIS specifically.
I thought we could give a timeline of our applications, and a bit of background — as well as the outcome of the application in case one has heard back.
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hi, applied Jan 7th and currently 'under review by department' last I checked! I'm an international applicant and super excited to attend Cambridge if admitted. applied to Christ's College and Emmanuel College as well
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Hello, I've applied on 21 dec and I'm still at 'under review by department'. I graduated from Warwick obtaining a First Class BA in Politics and International Studies. Hopefully we'll hear back soon!
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I applied on 25.12 and have been under departmental review since then. In terms of background, I study Politics with Philosophy at King’s College London and expect a mid-first overall. I think the degree committee is scheduled for today.
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(Original post by Hd2510)
Anybody seen a status change for Mphil Politics and International Relations?
Anybody seen a status change for Mphil Politics and International Relations?
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(Original post by Lc1155)
Hello. I’m an international applicant. I submitted my application on Jan 1st. Today my status changed to awaiting approval by GAO
Hello. I’m an international applicant. I submitted my application on Jan 1st. Today my status changed to awaiting approval by GAO
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(Original post by Lc1155)
Hello. I’m an international applicant. I submitted my application on Jan 1st. Today my status changed to awaiting approval by GAO
Hello. I’m an international applicant. I submitted my application on Jan 1st. Today my status changed to awaiting approval by GAO
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Thank you OP for making this thread! I'm applying for the MPhil in Politics and International Relations.
A bit about me: I'm an international student from the US, studying theology at a mid-sized private university. My GPA is 3.92/4.0. Relevant experiences on my CV include president of student government at my university and an internship on a Congressional campaign this summer. Most of my work experience has been administrative (though I did work at a non-profit), so not necessarily related to politics, but I have done a lot of research on the intersections of theology and political-social issues during my undergraduate degree.
I'm still at the "Under review by Department stage" and I submitted 25 November. I put Magdalene as my first choice; if admitted, I'd really like to join their quiz team!
A bit about me: I'm an international student from the US, studying theology at a mid-sized private university. My GPA is 3.92/4.0. Relevant experiences on my CV include president of student government at my university and an internship on a Congressional campaign this summer. Most of my work experience has been administrative (though I did work at a non-profit), so not necessarily related to politics, but I have done a lot of research on the intersections of theology and political-social issues during my undergraduate degree.
I'm still at the "Under review by Department stage" and I submitted 25 November. I put Magdalene as my first choice; if admitted, I'd really like to join their quiz team!
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I have been moved to the “awaiting approval by GAO” stage this afternoon, for the MPhil in Development Studies (which particularly focuses on my research interests within politics and political economy).
I am not sure what that means. Some say it means I have been basically accepted, others that it is a good sign, others not to read too much into it. I lean toward the latter, and hope to receive an official communication soon (still expecting a rejection to be honest).
I am not sure what that means. Some say it means I have been basically accepted, others that it is a good sign, others not to read too much into it. I lean toward the latter, and hope to receive an official communication soon (still expecting a rejection to be honest).
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(Original post by B999555)
I have been moved to the “awaiting approval by GAO” stage this afternoon, for the MPhil in Development Studies (which particularly focuses on my research interests within politics and political economy).
I am not sure what that means. Some say it means I have been basically accepted, others that it is a good sign, others not to read too much into it. I lean toward the latter, and hope to receive an official communication soon (still expecting a rejection to be honest).
I have been moved to the “awaiting approval by GAO” stage this afternoon, for the MPhil in Development Studies (which particularly focuses on my research interests within politics and political economy).
I am not sure what that means. Some say it means I have been basically accepted, others that it is a good sign, others not to read too much into it. I lean toward the latter, and hope to receive an official communication soon (still expecting a rejection to be honest).
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(Original post by lori.keet)
No, that is basically an acceptance! At this stage, the staff will check to verify your transcripts and make sure you're at a creditable institution. So unless you submitted fraudulent documents or you come from a very new/illegitimate university, you're basically in. Congrats!
No, that is basically an acceptance! At this stage, the staff will check to verify your transcripts and make sure you're at a creditable institution. So unless you submitted fraudulent documents or you come from a very new/illegitimate university, you're basically in. Congrats!
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(Original post by B999555)
I hope I will be safe with King’s College London then 😅
I hope I will be safe with King’s College London then 😅
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Any mphil applicant has been under review for more than 8 weeks? The wait is killing me >.<
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(Original post by Politics1998)
Anyone apply for the PhD?
Anyone apply for the PhD?
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(Original post by maritimer97)
Hi! I have applied for the PhD but have not heard back yet unfortunately. My portal still reads 'Under review by the Department.' Has anyone any news?
Hi! I have applied for the PhD but have not heard back yet unfortunately. My portal still reads 'Under review by the Department.' Has anyone any news?
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(Original post by Politics1998)
No news yet! I think the department usually runs interviews and the website says they will all happen next week. But I haven’t heard anything...
No news yet! I think the department usually runs interviews and the website says they will all happen next week. But I haven’t heard anything...
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(Original post by maritimer97)
Ah, thank you for letting me know. Very suspenseful! I am aware they have been sending out rejections over the past week for this programme, so let's hope that we will receive positive news in the next few days!
Ah, thank you for letting me know. Very suspenseful! I am aware they have been sending out rejections over the past week for this programme, so let's hope that we will receive positive news in the next few days!
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