University of Alberta -- PhD -- Applied math

[Zetton]

I was asked for providing my latest undergraduate transcript since the one I uploaded was issued in 2018. I did immediately and today the last statement "Offer Response Due Date: March 10, 2021" appears while yesterday it was not there definitely. I wonder if that means offer has been made internally?   

[Zetton]

It is admitted now.

[alphadawg]

19 hours ago, Zetton said:

It is admitted now.

Congratulations Zetton!

[Zetton]

Thanks.

[alphadawg]

On 2/26/2021 at 2:04 AM, Zetton said:

Thanks.

I have applied to uAlberta also but a different program. I’m still stuck at “Under Review” for almost a month now. May I ask how long it took to hear back after the “Under Review” status? 

[Zetton]

Not long. I guess it was about 1 to 2 weeks. If you are applying for PhD or thesis-based master program, you should be able to get admitted if your potential advisor agreed to recruit you.

[alphadawg]

On 3/2/2021 at 11:20 PM, Zetton said:

Not long. I guess it was about 1 to 2 weeks. If you are applying for PhD or thesis-based master program, you should be able to get admitted if your potential advisor agreed to recruit you.

I applied for a thesis-based master's program. My potential advisor said he would contact the students he is interested in after going through the applications, but I have not heard from him since I submitted my application. I sent him an email and got an automate response of being on leave until June 30. I am trying to stay positive. 

[Zetton]

This is very normal. I got several such response from profs at UBC, UVic and others. I think you will have big chance. If he had found anyone, he would have rejected you by now. My guess is that he wants to hire the other guy who's also waiting for another better choice. So, after a while, your potential advisor would contact you. You may send another email to represent your strong wish to work with this advisor. It won't hurt.

[alphadawg]

I just got a mail from him that he is about to start reviewing the applications. Fingers crossed. Thanks for those kind words.