boruchan93

I will go to Carleton for PhD! 

oh ok..good luck with that. I just declined the U of A offer. 

Yes..This is what I got in the e-mail:
"I know I had contacted you earlier about doing Skype interviews, but the Graduate Studies Committee has decided that in order to increase our chances of recruiting our very top-ranked applicants to the doctoral program, we should make a select number of offers that skip that step." 
I am likely declining this. 

So sorry to hear  Don't lose heart though. There are lots of excellent programs you're waiting to hear from. Sometimes it's just about that "fit" and you never know which program you might be a great candidate for. Sending lots of good wishes you way!

Offers may depend on funding sometimes but don't worry. Canadian universities routinely admit international students and you haven an impressive profile. For what its worth, York isn't my first choice so if I get into my top 3, I will be giving up this offer. 

Claiming the York acceptance!

I received the UCSD rejection yesterday night, like around 10 pm. If you consider the times in Europe, Middle East, and Asia, it is already a day later there. 

Looking at the previous results, probably some time between late February to early April depending on the school.

I am applying to Political Science programs in Canada and I received similar replies. Additionally, since I am an international student they were saying that competition is fierce and scholarships are very limited. However, I had some professors telling me that my research is promising and that I can nominate them as potential supervisors. I think it really depends on the character of the person. What I did was that I directly asked them at the end of my e-mails whether I could nominate them as potential supervisors. Also when they say they are not involved in the process they are probably not involved in the process. Committee that evaluates applications may consist some other people so it ends up at your submitted documents and how well you articulated your research interests. 
Furthermore, I really don't think these people have the time to Skype each person who mails them about possible PhD supervision. They probably receive tens of these mails. One of the professors I contacted is a huge name in his field and although it took him quite a while he replied saying that my research proposal is promising which I think is a positive feedback. If these people are replying back to you it means you actually have something promising going on. My recommendation might sound cliche but just try to submit the best application you can. Try to get the consent of professors that you want to work with so you can include their name as potential supervisors in tour applications. Hope this answer helps you!