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Thanks BlackHatGuy, that is helpful. It's nice to hear that my chances are not shot already! I actually haven't heard of anyone that has been accepted or rejected from the program I'm referring to (I was just curious about what 'unofficial acceptances' mean in general), so I am still hoping for the best. Congrats on the good news you have heard so far!

I have seen people post that they have received 'unofficial acceptances' from their POI, often after an interview. For anyone who has received an unofficial acceptance, does this literally mean that the POI told you that you're in, but that official paperwork is to follow? Both of my advisors have told me that the admissions committee and the program director with which I interviewed are not *allowed* to give unofficial acceptances (although my advisors are only speaking from their own experiences in/with other schools). I had a phone interview with my dream program's director, and I have sent him two subsequent emails (one to thank him for the interview, and another to tell him I got into another conference since we spoke) and he replied nicely to each of them, but with no hint either way except that I would still hear back at the time which he told me during our interview. Are my advisors just being nice? Has anyone else had interviews and correspondence which didn't reveal a decision, but come to find out that you're accepted? Any kind of feedback would be much appreciated. I haven't found any info on this in the posts which I've scoured, so I thought I'd ask

Congratulations hitomimay!!!!

I applied to the Philosophy and Education PhD. Did you apply to any programs there?

Has anyone else applied to Columbia Teachers College PhD programs for Fall 2012? I am so curious what other people's experiences have been so far. The website didn't have any information about an interview being part of the application process, and yet, they asked me for a phone interview. I had the interview, now I am just waiting to hear back!.... Congratulations to everyone who has been accepted ANYWHERE, it is a big feat in itself and you should pat yourself on the back... for everyone who is still waiting, keep your chin up.