Multiple co author publications, one first author in works, double major in physics and mechanical engineering with materials focus, reu, summer fellowship, outreach, and teaching (multiple years), two research mentors for letters and a professor + teaching assistant boss who taught a graduate level course I was in as an undergraduate important for my field, close connections with pi

materials chemistry, informal acceptance over email

Inorganic chemistry. Received a customized, informal acceptance email from a PI of interest.

organic chemistry, three peer-reviewed articles, one manuscript in preparation (two first author)

Low GPA from freshman and sophomore year but a lot of research and two publications. Consistent upward trend with GPA and extenuating circumstances.

Interviews scheduled throughout this coming week.

I received an email on Dec 15 of zoom interviews happening Dec 17 and 18. I have a B.S. of Biochemistry with a minor in Biology, did two summer internships, and a year and a half of full-time experience

Asked why I wanted to be a graduate student, why I was interested in Chicago and what my research interests were. Was a 1 on 1 meeting with chair of admissions

Was emailed by a professor who I mentioned in my SOP. Interview was 20 minutes and I was given the questions ahead of time.