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Moe

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    Wait guys, so if the application portal states that the application has been updated, does that mean they have responded? I'm not sure if it's updated to reflect that I finished my Watson Glaser or to show that they have come to a decision...?
     

    HCY

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    Aug 17, 2019
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    Wait guys, so if the application portal states that the application has been updated, does that mean they have responded? I'm not sure if it's updated to reflect that I finished my Watson Glaser or to show that they have come to a decision...?

    If it updated when you did your Watson Glaser then that’s probably what it reflects for you.
     
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    Celestie

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  • Nov 14, 2020
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    I feel ya - but at least we can focus on other firms now and not need to panic about this one. Each rejection is just another stepping stone to the right path - as cringe and annoying as it may sound.

    Furthermore, if you passed the WG this year, you don't have to retake next year :)
     

    Alexa.159

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    Jul 3, 2020
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    Hi everyone! I’m non-priority and have not received a rejection or a Watson Glaser invite. Is anyone in the same position? My portal got updated on Thursday and I was expecting a rejection yesterday. I checked spam but nothing arrived...
     

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