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guys,
I have a general question. Do people generally reach out or stay in touch with the school/admissions team once the interview has been done and you are awaiting decision?

Is it wise to keep in touch or is that an overkill even if you don't have any particular query? just curious.

They would have probably told you the tentative dates for decision during the interview. Therefore, asking for status would be a kill IMO.
Moreover, if you have a genuine query you should reach out to them without hesitation.

I submitted my Application on 1st oct but due to some issues my Application went into under review in 1st week of November but I haven't received any decision on it yet. No decision.
shall I contact the Smeal Admission committee??

Status under my Application page says that "The initial phase of the admission process has been completed. Your application is now pending review by the program/plan of study admissions committee. Please be patient; you will be contacted by the program/plan of study directly when a decision has been made."

What should i do guys?
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Write an email I guess asking about the status!

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Updated Status

"A decision regarding your application has been reached. Please be patient, as your intended program/plan of study is working to notify students. You should receive notification directly from the program/plan of study soon"

xx

Anyone with a reply from Smeal?

Rejected

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How did you check it ? I have not got any reply till now

Mail and portal update.

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No Information yet. Does anyone have any info ?

Hi guys,
I am an Indian, Engineer.
I have operations background of 3 years and I will be looking at the same at a tech firm post MBA.
I have a 690 at GMAT and I am looking for scholarship too.
is it too late now to apply at Smeal? Next deadline is Feb 1.

i took my gmat on nov 7, submitted everything including references nov 15 or 16th, got interview invite nov 30. Will have to be a skype interview because I am out of the country

Congratulations and good luck apwang

You can check a few Interview debriefs here https://gmatclub.com/forum/smeal-pennsy ... brief.html

Please also add your debrief in the same link once you are done with your Interview.

Thanks.
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Not Yet. Still waiting.. Submitted Application on 1st Oct. They updated my Gmat Score in the first week of Nov. But no reply yet..
No update on Application portal also.

Applicants who have submitted later got their interview invites but I am still to hear anything from them.

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Anyone apply by 1st Dec?

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I was not accepted to the program after an interview. Applied on Oct 1.

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Still no update from Smeal. Deadline is also over.

rashimsethi

Did you try reaching out to adcom? I guess it is their responsibility to let the applicants know if they have a delay in communicating decisions. Now, especially since the deadline is over, you should send an email or telephone them.
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I contacted the Adcom and his reasoning for delay was "ThanksGiving Holidays". He also said that before 25th Dec they (admission team) are planning to review all the applications and send interview invite for successful candidates.



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