- 18 months of research experience at an AI lab during my undergraduate years - 1 paper accepted at an International conference (2024) in computational linguistics primarily focused on the Asia-Pacific region - 3 recommendation letters submitted (although 2 was the minimum required)

Have 4+ years work experience, 3 LORs from prof and Co-workers, strong SOP, IELTS band 8

UIUC MCS

Undergrad from T10 School in the US, Strong research experience - 4 publications, 4 years of TAship in Undergrad, Concentration: ML Really didn't expect to get into UMD College Park. Very likely going to accept!

2 onsite RA, 1 accepted paper, no GRE

Applied PhD but got MCS

Applied straight from bachelors to PhD one semester research experience in an academic lab. Full year industry research. Two additional internships in industry.

Interviewed early Feb

4 pubs -Q1, 3 yrs job exp

Current UCSC undergrad. 4+1 CS pathway. No GRE & only 1 recommendation letter required.

1.5 yr research experience but no publications.