Went for an interview, thought it went well. Generic email from program director stating that they had an overwhelming amount of applicants.

TA + $6,000 of extra funding for the 12-month year. $1,000 on top of this awarded contingent on my submission of a NSF GRFP application in the fall.

Professor emailed me personally.

Any updates on CS PhD from POI or Grad office?

Those who are accepted, can you kindly share your profile?

Received a phone call offering admission after attending open house last weekend. My top choice, so I am very excited! Faculty seems extremely nice and current grad students were very welcoming.

applied for CMT, no publication

Slightly outside of AoI

Called department anonymously to inquire about the timing of decisions. Was told that the first round of decisions has already gone out.

A strong resume, high TOEFL score, working, teaching and research experience but rejected :)

Hey guys, do any of you know whether Penn State has already done sending offers in gravity theory / quantum gravity this year? Any information somehow related to this question is much appreciated!

Rejected by MA offer without any funding or tuition reduction, gonna reject it.