My first notification was a rejection, I was a bit bummed about it, but to be honest it was actually unlikely that I would get in... it was U of R, their poli sci programme, which I believe is up there in the top poli sci programmes. Although, as I said, I didn't expect much (low GPA, little background in Poli Sci, extremely international background, no publications/conferences) ... but it was nice to hope and dream...