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Still haven't heard from SSHRC. but my university (Western) notified me I was successful. Kind of confusing as I do not know any details other than that. Nonetheless, happy to get the notification. Best of luck to everyone waiting!! This process really sucks (was denied last year), but keep pressing on! Your dedication to this alone is proof you have the capability of being a great researcher!

Me: tries to be a cool, composed graduate student who is capable of being a responsible TA and careful researcher Also me: frantically refreshing the grad cafe website as if this will somehow deliver my SSHRC results sooner

Domestic!

Got into York in February. Just declined on Thursday. Hope that helps!

They are usually pretty quick, I would expect just a couple business days!

That Guelph program seems cool! Never heard of it. Good luck with your coming admissions!

Toronto (rejected), Western (in), Queen's (in) and York (in). How about you?

Hello! I am not sure if I will accept it yet - basically all I know is that I was admitted so hard to tell at the moment. Thank you! I'm quite sure York's PhDs are fully funded, but I do not know yet what funding I have been given, as I have not received my letter yet. Hope that helps!

I actually messaged the department and they said it should update in one to two days! So we just gotta keep checking in hahahaha

Hahaha thank you! Also got rejected from Toronto so they're not all home runs!

Pretty sure I'm in for a PhD at York as my status now reads "Admitted"..... anyone know who how we can view the letter? It says there should be a column that says I should see, "1. Your offer letter can be found in "Admission Letters" in MyFile." but I do not see this. Perhaps it will help to get a notification from the grad coordinator later (quite surprised this didn't happen before the portal was updated).

Hello there! I am a Canadian who is doing a Canadian MA, and just got into PhD's for next year. I would say this is very much to be expected. Like you mention, the goal is to open up spots for others/finalize next year's cohort as soon as possible. I do have experience asking for a deadline. Last year, I had a MA offer due before I heard about the other. I asked for a one week deadline and the grad coordinator was happy to give it to me. That would be my main advice: engage with the grad coordinator. Remember while these deadlines may seem hard and fast, that they're set by people. All schools want the same thing, to finalize the cohorts; but remember, you were accepted. That means they want you too! I would recommend reaching out and being honest. I'm sure a deadline, or perhaps some other work around, can be arranged! Above all, I would reach out and get your name on the board. This will help the coordinator in figuring things out - and you when the time comes to ask for an extension (as they will be aware the request was coming)! As for the amount of "significantly", I'm not sure what can be honoured by that specific department, but I think mid April could be granted! A big ask, but I think it would be possible. Depends on factors unbeknownst to you and I, but not the grad coordinator! I hope that helps!

Domestic!

Got into Queen's this morning. Will likely be declining - hope that opens up the spot for someone else! Hope everyone is doing well

Thank you! I wouldn't worry too much, but checking in with the admissions office probably wouldn't hurt. Who knows, maybe we will both be hearing good news soon. I wish you luck!