I still don't understand why they haven't rejected me yet and why their process isn't more streamlined or centralized. I am not holding any hope for an interview at this point but I am just baffled how unprofessional Gates Cambridge is in handling their applications.
They don't have that many applicants compared to other nationally competitive fellowships, have AMPLE turn around time for interviews, and have a very much centralized admissions/screening process via GRADSAF.
Could you post the email you received?