DE Shaw Reference/Background Check Stage -- Offer likelihood?

How likely is it to get an offer after reaching this stage? Applying for generalist intern role. 

Typically would think that this would mean an offer, but I heard DE Shaw is different. They asked one of my references for a 30 min call ...

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