Graduate School Admission Results

canadian from ubc okanagan master. Accepted to vancouver campus AI related

4 years work ex (including FAANG), 1 hackathon win, 2 student leadership roles, undergrad basic research exp

1.5 yrs work exp, 2 internships, 2 papers, 1 research intern

Had interview with prof in December, no GRE, graphics

1.5 years research experience, one first author paper coauthored with PI, Super Strong recommendation letters from both PI and dean of undergrad cs department. Probably offset weak GPA.

1.5 years research experience, one first author paper coauthored with PI, Super Strong recommendation letters from both PI and dean of undergrad cs department. Probably offset weak GPA.

Degree in Econ and Cs, exchange in Australia taking graduate courses in AI and math, research experience in AI, no work experience. Some good placements in hackathons and leadership roles in student associations

1 publication at mid-tier journal first author, 2 other not first others. 4 Publications on less known venues. Good letters of recommendation from great researchers not from USA.

ML Theory & Optimization Track. 1 IEEE Conference First Author Publication. TOEFL 107. No Interview. Rejection email received.