desperate4cal Posted February 22, 2011 Posted February 22, 2011 Hi Everyone, Hope you guys are receiving the good news. I, on the other hand, have not been doing very well but today, I saw that my status at georgia tech(PhD in BME) was finally updated from "no decision has been made" to "action-dept decision pending". Funny thing is, now in the documents sections, I have two new documents that popped up, 1) Visa/I-20 and 2) Final transcript from my ugrad both marked missing. Reading this, my mind is trying to take it as an admit, but my sane brain tells me not. So for those lucky ones who have already been admitted or rejected (I say lucky for the ones who were rejected because not knowing anything is really killing me), did you guys go through the same "no decision" to "action-dept decision pending"? Thanks lots and hope all of you are doing great!
UFGator Posted February 22, 2011 Posted February 22, 2011 Hi Everyone, Hope you guys are receiving the good news. I, on the other hand, have not been doing very well but today, I saw that my status at georgia tech(PhD in BME) was finally updated from "no decision has been made" to "action-dept decision pending". Funny thing is, now in the documents sections, I have two new documents that popped up, 1) Visa/I-20 and 2) Final transcript from my ugrad both marked missing. Reading this, my mind is trying to take it as an admit, but my sane brain tells me not. So for those lucky ones who have already been admitted or rejected (I say lucky for the ones who were rejected because not knowing anything is really killing me), did you guys go through the same "no decision" to "action-dept decision pending"? Thanks lots and hope all of you are doing great! This usually means the graduate college is forwarding your application to the department for a decision. I have an application in a similar status. I imagine that the graduate college likely makes sure min. requirements are met, and lets the department have the final word. Interpret that as you'd like.
newms Posted February 22, 2011 Posted February 22, 2011 No good news on my end from GaTech as they took a really long time to update the status from "No decision has been made" to "PreEval-Dept. Decision Pending" which it only recently changed to. I don't see a space for Visa/I-20 (they already have my final transcript). So that could mean potentially good news for you or it could just be another step in the processing. Good luck!
CogEdPsych11 Posted February 22, 2011 Posted February 22, 2011 Hi Everyone, Hope you guys are receiving the good news. I, on the other hand, have not been doing very well but today, I saw that my status at georgia tech(PhD in BME) was finally updated from "no decision has been made" to "action-dept decision pending". Funny thing is, now in the documents sections, I have two new documents that popped up, 1) Visa/I-20 and 2) Final transcript from my ugrad both marked missing. Reading this, my mind is trying to take it as an admit, but my sane brain tells me not. So for those lucky ones who have already been admitted or rejected (I say lucky for the ones who were rejected because not knowing anything is really killing me), did you guys go through the same "no decision" to "action-dept decision pending"? Thanks lots and hope all of you are doing great! I went through the same process. It started by saying "No decision" through mid-January and then "action-dept decision pending." Less than two weeks ago, I was notified by the department (Psychology) of my acceptance via phone. Only a couple of days ago was my status changed to "Admitted." I think all departments at Tech probably go through the same general stages but just at different times. Your change in status hopefully means you'll be hearing a decision soon. Good luck!
garbledy Posted February 22, 2011 Posted February 22, 2011 This exact same thing happened to me a couple months ago (status changed to Dept. Decision Pending + two new docs in req. docs section) It hasn't changed since that! At first I thought it was a good sign, but now I agree with UFGator -- it's probably just the application has been forwarded from the university-wide grad office to the department.
desperate4cal Posted February 22, 2011 Author Posted February 22, 2011 @meow: is your status "action"-dept. decision pending or "pre-eval"- dept. decision pending? This exact same thing happened to me a couple months ago (status changed to Dept. Decision Pending + two new docs in req. docs section) It hasn't changed since that! At first I thought it was a good sign, but now I agree with UFGator -- it's probably just the application has been forwarded from the university-wide grad office to the department. and thanks guys for your replies
Arcadian Posted February 23, 2011 Posted February 23, 2011 (edited) I was rejected by the GT School of Psychology today by physical mail. Edited February 23, 2011 by Arcadian
desperate4cal Posted February 23, 2011 Author Posted February 23, 2011 I was rejected by the GT School of Psychology today by physical mail. oh noes I'm sorry to hear that.. did your status on buzzport also say "action-dept.decision pending" and show missing documents such as your final transcript?
garbledy Posted February 23, 2011 Posted February 23, 2011 @meow: is your status "action"-dept. decision pending or "pre-eval"- dept. decision pending? and thanks guys for your replies it says Action-Dept. Decision Pending
REZ Posted February 23, 2011 Posted February 23, 2011 can be good news! look at this: http://www.edulix.com/forum/archive/index.php/thread-83641.html (should register first to see) there is a discussion similar to your case. Action means that your application is under review by the department, and if they need more documents for administrative stuff (not about your qualifications), it may mean that your application is at least shortlisted (or you may be admitted). keep us updated on your status.
Arcadian Posted February 26, 2011 Posted February 26, 2011 oh noes I'm sorry to hear that.. did your status on buzzport also say "action-dept.decision pending" and show missing documents such as your final transcript? Yeah.
yang2010us Posted March 1, 2011 Posted March 1, 2011 Hi Everyone, Hope you guys are receiving the good news. I, on the other hand, have not been doing very well but today, I saw that my status at georgia tech(PhD in BME) was finally updated from "no decision has been made" to "action-dept decision pending". Funny thing is, now in the documents sections, I have two new documents that popped up, 1) Visa/I-20 and 2) Final transcript from my ugrad both marked missing. Reading this, my mind is trying to take it as an admit, but my sane brain tells me not. So for those lucky ones who have already been admitted or rejected (I say lucky for the ones who were rejected because not knowing anything is really killing me), did you guys go through the same "no decision" to "action-dept decision pending"? Thanks lots and hope all of you are doing great! mine is pre-eva dept decision pending. In the documents sections, I think the visa form is eligible for the international students. I am really eager to know the result, too. Figure cross for all applicants.
yang2010us Posted March 1, 2011 Posted March 1, 2011 @meow: is your status "action"-dept. decision pending or "pre-eval"- dept. decision pending? what's the difference between these two? My is pre-eval-dept decision pending. Many thanks. and thanks guys for your replies
crazyskr Posted March 1, 2011 Posted March 1, 2011 ii got no reply yet. i am applying urban design. hope us good luck.
gtrdave01 Posted April 8, 2011 Posted April 8, 2011 Anyone applying to Tech have any updates? I've been in "Action-Dept. Decision Pending" for 3 weeks now and the waiting is KILLING ME!!! I figure this can't last more than another week. I'm applying to the HCI program in the College of Computing.
Golden Monkey Posted April 8, 2011 Posted April 8, 2011 My application to HCC said it was incomplete and missing a transcript all the way up until the day I got a rejection letter from them. I had it sent twice.
Golden Monkey Posted April 8, 2011 Posted April 8, 2011 ...and the email rejection said that I could look forward to a snail mail rejection just to make it official. I have not received this a week later, despite the fact that I'm a few hours away from Atlanta. I got an email saying that my buzzport password was about to expire though.
hardcrashxyz Posted April 9, 2011 Posted April 9, 2011 Anyone applying to Tech have any updates? I've been in "Action-Dept. Decision Pending" for 3 weeks now and the waiting is KILLING ME!!! I figure this can't last more than another week. I'm applying to the HCI program in the College of Computing. I have been in "Action-Dept. Decision Pending" for 4 weeks. Bioinformatics. Just checked no change.
garbledy Posted April 9, 2011 Posted April 9, 2011 This exact same thing happened to me a couple months ago (status changed to Dept. Decision Pending + two new docs in req. docs section) It hasn't changed since that! At first I thought it was a good sign, but now I agree with UFGator -- it's probably just the application has been forwarded from the university-wide grad office to the department. just as an update -- recieved a rejection email yesterday (they said official rejection is in the mail) and my app status is still the same as above (with "Action-Dept. Decision Pending").
gtrdave01 Posted April 10, 2011 Posted April 10, 2011 I have joined the ranks of those who have been rejected.. the letter came yesterday... website still says the same thing "Action-Dept. Decision Pending". Bummer.
joysword Posted April 11, 2011 Posted April 11, 2011 my status changed from PreEval-Dept. Decision Pending, which has been there for months, to Action-Dept. Pending yesterday. and 3 more lines appear in the checklist Visa Degree docs and Final trans I think I won't receive a mail before 415, whether what it will be
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