Finally admitted to a PhD program after my second cycle! Emailed to look at portal. I thought it was going to be a rejection because usually offers come from POI or an admissions director, etc. Was emailed on Feb. 22nd at 8:06 AM. Thrilled that I have been admitted but now to work out funding...

Bachelors in Film and Electronic Arts

I had my interview yesterday -- the folks who interviewed me were incredible. They made me even more excited about the program. Interview was 20 minutes which felt very quick! Questions were straightforward, but they make sure that you know what you're talking about! I felt like I was in the hot seat a few times but it just showed how much they care about their program and the communities they work closely with.

Second time applying to programs, don't give up!

Notified a couple weeks after open house.

I checked my portal and saw the rejection statement, did not receive an email.

Reached out to the program via email and they said "We have begun sending out offers for admission and are now waiting to hear back from those who received initial offers. As we hear who accepts and who does not we will continue to make additional offers. Just as a bit of context, there were a fairly large number of folks who interviewed so please consider all options available to you for your graduate studies"

US Citizen studying in India

18k scholarship

accepted w/ Dean's scholarship 50% tuition remission