u/No_Bumblebee5393

Hey guys, i was waitlisted in R1 pre-interview.

Had my interview about 10 days back. Haven't heard back since. Was expecting a decision today (at this point, i just need a decision. even a reject is fine! just want this wait to fkn end)

I'm based in India so i assumed that if i had to get a call, i would've by now. since i didnt, i checked the portal assuming i would find the rejection letter there given they state they wouldn't roll out rejections in a separate email.

The portal still says waitlisted. Now idk if thats because their portal is glitchy / not updating or im still on WL.

Any other WL candidates hear back?? Im so confused whats going on!!

📍 Location: Hyderabad, India
📅 Interview Date: May 19, 2026
🧾 Visa Type: F1
✅ Result: 221(g) Administrative Processing
🔁 Previous denial: None mentioned

👤 Profile
Notes:
Attending XXX University
MBA applicant

🎯 Interview Questions
VO: Hand me the passport and I-20 please
Me: Sure
VO: Oh you’re going to XXX for your MBA? Amazing!
Me: Yes, thank you!

That’s it. End of interview. Just followed it up with standard harm questions.

📄 Documents Requested:
Passport
I-20

🔥 Officer Demeanor:
Very sweet and patient

The officer also asked me to email my social media handles. Any idea why some officers do that? What could it mean and by when can I expect a status change?

I had applied to CBS in R1 and got waitlisted post-interview. I conveyed my post-MBA area of interest as Investment Mgmt. I cant help but wonder if, as an international student, that has put me at a disadvantage.

Do you guys think if I had gone with the conventional Investment Banking story, that would have been better? Would it make sense to send them an update sharing that I've re-evaluated my goals and would be interested in going into IB post mba?

Indian, female, currently working in Capital Markets, CFA, GRE: 324