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Just saw the first rejection by McGill. Hope this isn't the night my dreams fall apart. Earlier this evening, my POI for the other app emailed and said he's retiring due to family reasons. Would have gotten in, otherwise. Long night ahead.

Thank you, Ringo, for writing back so fast. My POI has written back also, saying that I would have gotten an offer but will most likely get declined now, given his situation. Reasons: (1) He is the only person who works clearly in my area. (2) Faculty members have to take out $5000 from their research funds for each of the four years for an international student like me. He says he was prepared to do that for me but doubts anyone else in the dept would, considering reason (1) and that they would rather spend the money on someone with a better fit. I can only hope I get offered a place in my only other application. Good luck with the rest of you, nonetheless.

Just got an email from my potential supervisor informing me of a change of plans. Due to family issues, he has decided to retire and will not be able to supervise me. Should I take this as a rejection? I've written back expressing sympathy with his situation and also asked if he would recommend someone else to supervise me. The department still hasn't officially rejected my application, though, so I'm just wondering whether this is a strong indication that I can forget about getting an offer? Would it be any help if I started writing to other faculty members? Would that be taken as an insincere approach (given that I never wrote them before)? P/S: It feels so inappropriate to feel dejected because of the difficult situation he's facing. But still...

Congratulations Kathiza. Don't worry about the other 4, I'm sure news will come in the next three weeks. This week does seem to be another quiet week, though. So, I don't think your situation is anything out of the ordinary. Relax As for me, I've only applied to two places and haven't yet heard back from both. Relatively, you're in a better position. Cheer up, ok?

Hi. I've also applied to McGill to do Comn Studies. I haven't faced any issues with the Minerva, and the graduate coordinator at AHCS has been very professional so far. My status still says Ready for Review. I have also applied to the Sociology program at Queen's. No news yet also. Hope you get your spot Cheers.

Hi, I'm from Malaysia and have applied to the Communication Studies PhD at McGill and Sociology PhD at Queen's. Anyone else applied to these places? Cheers, all the best to all of you.