University of Notre Dame Graduate School Admission Results

Interview occurred on the second week of December, and I was accepted via an email from my PI.

Africa + Peace Studies

Unofficial admission letter. 3+ years of research experience. One first-author paper, one second-author paper. Participation in multiple local and international conferences. Grad GPA: 4.0

1 a / 1 r / 16 p

Organic focus, T20 undergrad

Interviewed last week with 14 others, they said they would select 5-6 people. I am miffed at the reasoning they gave that I wasn't clear about the research question/methods I want to use, but if I was, why would I be doing a PhD and 2 years of additional coursework over having 2 masters? GPA is grad. Could have been anyone honestly. 1a/2r/7p

I interviewed along with 14 others last week, they said they would select only 5-6 people. Faculty meetings went great, but the interview went okay-okay. Honestly, it could have been anyone. I was the only one applying for the joint degree in Political Science. I am miffed at the reason they gave that I wasn't clear about my research question/methods that were feasible, but if I was completely clear, why would I be doing coursework and applying for the program at all? GPA is grad. 1a/2r/7p

Email from Curtis Franks. GPA is undergrad. This is my top choice of school so I am over the moon. Thank you, God! 2a/11p (a=acceptance, p=schools applied to ig idk)

email from Curtis Franks

This was my third time applying to Notre Dame. Hang in there! 2a/0w/0r/13p

Email from Curtis Franks. GPA is undergrad.

Email from Curtis Franks

Received a sweet email from the DGS after a virtual Recruitment Weekend – first acceptance after weeks of doomscrolling.

Personalized email from DGS after interviewing on 2/7 -- hoping a spot will open up!

fighting irish bb 1a/2w/1r/6p

Interviewed via Zoom last week, personal email today. No pressure but if anyone is taking up an acceptance elsewhere please please please let the department know!!