Hi, for those who are still waiting for Columbia Phd decision. I sent an email to Prof. Shamus Khan and got his reply:
"We have issued offers to our doctoral program; our decisions for our masters program are still pending.
We receive several hundred applications for eight spots. In making decisions we must balance composition, interest areas, and fit. I am sorry we were unable to offer you admission to our doctoral program, but I wish you luck in your future sociological pursuits. "