Waiting for Cambridge results

[artvandaley]

I submitted my applications on December 3rd, and never heard back for an interview so far. 
I almost gave up but still somehow ended up checking the portal today. I noticed that the status has changed to "Awaiting approval by GAO - Awaiting approval by the central graduate admissions office"

Any idea what this means? 

[Krea96]

1 hour ago, artvandaley said:

I submitted my applications on December 3rd, and never heard back for an interview so far. 
I almost gave up but still somehow ended up checking the portal today. I noticed that the status has changed to "Awaiting approval by GAO - Awaiting approval by the central graduate admissions office"

Any idea what this means? 

GAO means that you're 99% accepted. It means the grad department is currently reviewing if your grades and school are real. Everyone gets a conditional offer afterwards , usually takes from 3-10 days. Congrats! For more details, you can check http://studentroom.co.uk , the thread: Official Cambridge Postgraduate Applicants 2021 Thread. This is the main place where we all freak out and share results  Congrats!

[artvandaley]

12 hours ago, Krea96 said:

GAO means that you're 99% accepted. It means the grad department is currently reviewing if your grades and school are real. Everyone gets a conditional offer afterwards , usually takes from 3-10 days. Congrats! For more details, you can check http://studentroom.co.uk , the thread: Official Cambridge Postgraduate Applicants 2021 Thread. This is the main place where we all freak out and share results  Congrats!

Oh!! That sounds promising. 
Thanks so much, especially for sharing the UK applicants forum - had no idea!