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Thanks TakeruK for your input on this. It was indeed very helpful and the closest answer I have been able to find online. Great to see that they might not be as inflexible if there are good reasons. I would like to revive this thread and see if there is anyone out there who was actually in that situation, either because they had a better opportunity abroad after or because they wanted to continue with a P.hD. best

Very disappointing news, as I really wanted to study here. I don't mean to sound arrogant, but I really don't understand the decision or I need opinions. I'm 28 from the so called "global south" middle class family. At 17, I got a scholarship to study in Canada. Then in the US, I went to university. I have worked/lived in 5 different countries in the Americas, worked in conflict zones, have working experience with the UN system in NY, bilingual English-Spanish, I have publications that were even praised by a former UN rapporteur and several professors in US and UK universities. If the want PhDs or people with 7+ years of experience, then they should say it. Otherwise I don't know what you need to be in order to get an education here.

Refused unfortunately. Best of luck to those who were accepted

I get it, same here. I need to know now. To be honest, I'm a bit annoyed that they can't commit to a specific date, considering that we definitely have to meet their deadlines.

It's 6AM where I am now, and though I tried, I just couldnt fall asleep. What is it with them?? It's not like they are marrying us! Results!!! Learned that last year they messed up decisions, so they told people who were to be turned down that they were accepted. I imagine they will have to be extra careful this year.

Thanks for sharing what they learned to those who called. The waiting has been tough. This is my first choice and for many reasons, I would like to join the school and reside temporarily in Geneva I wish everyone the best of luck. Its good to see Im not alone on the excruciating wait!

Thanks for sharing this info, ZTB. I can't wait any longer. I saw that in 2014, they let applicants know around March 22nd. Hope it won't take them that much longer. I don't know if you guys have seen the results page at GradCafe. If not, I invite you to take a look and report your results there too http://thegradcafe.com/survey/index.php