Offered masters admission instead

Got a scholarship worth 3300 dollars.

Domestic Student with B.Tech from India (CGPA: 8.58/10) 15 months of research experience

Zoom interview w/ PI on Jan 9, 2026; attended Preview Day campus visit Feb 8 - 10

Rejected and offered a M.S I already have an M.S. Lol

Applied for PhD program, got a master's offer (I already have an ME master's degree) Thank you for your application for admission to the School of Engineering at Tufts University for entry into the Fall 2026 term. After careful review of your application materials, we believe your qualifications are notable, but unfortunately, we cannot offer you admission to the Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering program at this time. However, the Admissions Committee was very impressed with your work and personal attributes and would like to extend an invitation to join our Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering program as a full-time student.

Accepted to the Professional MS track, no funding. No GRE, submitted 2 hours before the application deadline.

Applied for PhD, but get master offer.

Received University of Florida, Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering Achievement Award Scholarship

Applied with Bachelor and 3 Years of exp in Industry R&D, Had 2 conference publications and 6 Patents