u/HyenaGlittering4447

Hi everyone,

I received a conditional offer for the MS/PhD program, but unfortunately, I wasn't able to meet the English proficiency requirement before the official deadline passed. However, even though the deadline is over, I am still regularly receiving onboarding emails and official updates from the university (including getting my institutional student email recently).

Has anyone experienced something similar before? Does this mean:

They might still be processing my profile or giving me an unofficial extension? Or is it just an automated system glitch that keeps sending emails because my portal hasn't been manually updated/cancelled yet?

I would love to hear from anyone who has been in a similar situation or has insights into how the admissions/onboarding system handles this.

Does anyone know if KAUST is accepting DET this year? I heard they sometimes make exceptions for special circumstances. Are there any Fall 2026 admits here who got in with a DET score? I'd appreciate any info on how the process worked for you.

I took the Home Edition and had several massive internet connection drops during the test due to unstable infrastructure in my region. Because of the strict deadline (May 15) and limited testing availability, retaking it is not a viable option right now.

Current Status:

• My Professor said: "Not an issue from my side."
• I emailed Admissions to explain the technical glitch but no reply yet.

How much time it takes? Who have been faced with this problem?

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