princeofphysics Posted January 20, 2015 Posted January 20, 2015 Hi, I submitted all of my documents on 29/12/20014, now my status is still registered/waitlisted. I am still waiting from their response/interview schedule. is there anybody on the same foot here?
abdulkader90 Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 hello bro.. i also applied and still waiting for the interview........but i am worried since didnt submit my IELTS exam... i am gonna write in few days, then i will send them my results do u think this may affect the results?????
princeofphysics Posted January 22, 2015 Author Posted January 22, 2015 Hello, I guess this FAQ will answer your question, I took it from KAUST website. "May I apply before receiving my official test scores (i.e. TOEFL/IELTS and GRE scores)? Those applicants who are unable to produce a English language proficiency test score or the optional GRE score by the deadline may still apply. However, you must submit your scores or upcoming test date including the confirmation/registration code to complete your application and enable it to move forward to the faculty review committee. (KAUST Admissions ETS TOEFL code 4107). (KAUST Admissions ETS GRE code 4139)." You may explain your situation to KAUST admission team, I think it will be OK.
alvisyhrn Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 I completed the application on 21th December 2014, still waiting for the interview as well. The last time I emailed the admission, they said that a decision has not yet been reached, and they couldn't tell the specific date. According to a student at KAUST, the interview will be hold on February/March/April. Are you applying for master program?
Ash92 Posted February 1, 2015 Posted February 1, 2015 Hi Guys, I applied to KAUST for Masters, Chemical Engineering -Fall 2015 term on Dec 27th 2014. My status is still showing submitted on the website. Still waiting for the interview. Do let us know if anyone gets an update on interview/admission. Cheers.
annona Posted February 3, 2015 Posted February 3, 2015 Hi Ash92 I submitted my application on Oct 1st 2014 but I was lacking an official certificate that was submitted in Dec 7th 2014. My VIP page is showing Registered/waitlisted. Any body else??!
alvisyhrn Posted February 4, 2015 Posted February 4, 2015 (edited) Hi, annona. When I first submitted my application on December 18th 2014, I was lacking an official certificate that shows the completion of my degree, too (I only uploaded the transcript), but, two days later, I got an e-mail from KAUST Admission, saying that I was lacking that official certificate, and I should attach it on the e-mail they sent to me. It's solved. You better contact the admission. Edited February 4, 2015 by alvisyhrn
Hazzy Posted February 5, 2015 Posted February 5, 2015 I'm applying to a masters program at kaust. I had the first interview with the academic staff. I was told that there will be a second interview with the admissions office after that. But so far, I haven't heard anything from the university. Will be emailing them to check. My VIP page still shows registered/wait listed so I don't think you have to worry about that? Just check your emails regularly for emails from the uni.
annona Posted February 5, 2015 Posted February 5, 2015 Alvisyhrn ... thank you for ur reply. Hazzy ...I hope u did well in the interview. Are u applying for fall 2015? can u tell us how the interview was and what questions they asked u?
Hazzy Posted February 5, 2015 Posted February 5, 2015 Annona- thank you. Yes I'm applying for Fall 2015. The interview was through Skype with one of the professors. Basically he asked things like which professor/area I was interested to work with and if there are any specific projects that I would like to work on. He also asked more details about my previous study. Mostly things like my background and experience and plans for what I want to do after the masters program. annona and alvisyhrn 2
alvisyhrn Posted February 5, 2015 Posted February 5, 2015 (edited) Hi, Hazzy. When did you do the interview? And, when did you submit all your applications? Hope you will get the good news soon. Edited February 5, 2015 by alvisyhrn
Hazzy Posted February 5, 2015 Posted February 5, 2015 (edited) Alvisyhrn- I submitted my application on 31 dec 2014. The interview was on 23 Jan. Thank you! I hope you guys hear from the uni soon! The wait is nerve wracking. >.< Edited February 5, 2015 by Hazzy
abdulkader90 Posted February 5, 2015 Posted February 5, 2015 Hi Hazzi... i have a question for you please... i have all requirements except the GRE..so do u think that i maybe accepted????
Hazzy Posted February 6, 2015 Posted February 6, 2015 Abdulkader90- I didn't take GRE either so maybe? I can't say for sure obviously but I guess there's a chance.
rudychin Posted February 8, 2015 Posted February 8, 2015 (edited) I got an academic interview on Jan. 27, and had a personal interview with admission@kaust just now (Feb. 8). I applied for CS, MS degree My profile: BSc @ National Chiao Tung University GPA: 4.0/4.3 ( 3.92/4.00 ) TOEFL: 91 GRE: V147, Q167 Internship experience in MediaTek Inc. Edited February 8, 2015 by rudychin
Hazzy Posted February 9, 2015 Posted February 9, 2015 @rudychin How was the personal interview? If you don't mind sharing, what sort of questions that they asked, and how many interviewers were there? Also all the best for your application!
princeofphysics Posted February 9, 2015 Author Posted February 9, 2015 @rudychin When did you get an email containing interview invitation? I hope you get admitted !
rudychin Posted February 9, 2015 Posted February 9, 2015 Perosonal interview was fine, but a little short; it's about 10 minutes through Skype. Several questions such as why choose KAUST and why would they choose me. He had mentioned that my English is very strong and hope to see me at Saudi Arabia. I got first email on Jan. 25, and the second on Feb. 4. Hope these help. Good luck for all of you.
abdulkader90 Posted February 9, 2015 Posted February 9, 2015 Does the interview invitation mean that u are accepted??
rudychin Posted February 9, 2015 Posted February 9, 2015 I don't think so. Still waiting for another email. ARJS 1
Hazzy Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 I got a reply from the admissions office saying that the applications are still under review. Also, has anyone seen the kaust homepage? It says that 'Applications for Fall 2015 and currently being reviewed and will be accepted through to Feb 14th'. Does that mean that we will know our results by 14 Feb? I'm starting to feel really nervous now.
ARJS Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 Dear Hazzy don't be nervous. It usually takes at least two months from the first application deadline for universities to make a decision. At KAUST, there is no specific deadline for admission decision however, at a particular date (which actually is a deadline for KAUST admission committee) the admissions office will stop reviewing application for upcoming semester and would send rejection emails to all others. Meanwhile, they will send interview invites, conduct interviews, make final decisions and communicate those decisions to relevant department / people and the students, all on rolling basis. So, if you hear that someone is interviewed or has been invited for one or have been offered an admission, you should not be nervous about that. KAUST will keep interviewing during Feb and March and decisions can be communicated as late as middle of May. Hope this alleviates...
princeofphysics Posted February 10, 2015 Author Posted February 10, 2015 @ARJS Thank you very much for the details It makes me less nervous..
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