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I think you also saw some people discuss this in the results section, but just in case you didn’t, I want to share it with you. According to the people who had interviews with Georgetown, acceptance occurs within the group of interviewees. One of them asked directly, and it seems that this was the answer given by Georgetown. Since I was not invited to interview, I am going to assume that I am being rejected.

Hello, I don't have much information about the Georgetown Government PhD admission process, so I wanted to ask if anyone here has insight. I have seen some interview reports on GradCafe. Do all admitted students typically receive interviews? If someone was not interviewed, should they assume it is a rejection? I would appreciate any clarification from those familiar with the process.

I just saw “Application final processing; decision to be posted soon” (02/19/2026) on the Madison portal. My interview didn’t go well, and it’s been silent for weeks, so I have a sense of what the decision might be. Still, seeing that status update is nerve-wracking.

When I finished my undergraduate degree back in 2019, I wasn't thinking about academia at all. My initial goal was to work for an international organization. After spending several years in professional and policy settings, I realized that what I truly want is to pursue a doctoral degree and build an academic career. I'd appreciate any advice or feedback on my profile and chances this cycle. Undergraduate: B.A. in Journalism, GPA 3.56. My undergrad was my first English-based academic experience as an international student. My first two years were around 3.0–3.3, but my junior and senior years were consistently between 3.7 and 3.9, which raised my overall GPA to 3.56. First Master's: M.A. in International Affairs (Top-5 IR program), GPA 3.7. Concentration in Development Economics and International Political Economy. Received solid quantitative training and completed an econometrics-based thesis (grade A). Professional Experience: Worked for one year as a political analyst at a government office. Second Master's: M.A. in Political Science (Top School, like top 5), GPA 3.61. Completed a graduate thesis (grade A). I understand some view the program as terminal or "cash-cow," but it provided the academic environment I needed to deepen my political science foundation. Research Experience: One year of policy analysis in government and a three-month research internship at another governmental body. Letters of Recommendation: Four professors from my second master's program, three of whom are senior and well-known scholars in political science. Writing Sample: Based on my master's thesis (graded A), I am currently revising for clarity and framing. Research Interests: Comparative politics — particularly political communication, legitimacy, and democracy. Target Programs: Michigan, Cornell, Northwestern, Wisconsin, Virginia, Minnesota, Georgetown, Toronto, and Penn State. I know my research experience is relatively limited, and my GPA is relatively lower. I'd appreciate any realistic feedback or advice on how competitive I might be for these programs this year. Some people said I can easily get into the top 30, but others said the top 30 is very challenging for me because of my GPA and lack of formal research experience. I am not sure which opinion is a more accurate assessment.