After interviewing with the professor, I received a Graduate Assistant offer letter — which I have since declined. If anyone is interested, I'd suggest reaching out soon (Data Science Track), as the department's recruiting process is wrapping up.

Wasn't expecting the reject as I have gotten acceptances from even more selective and Ivy schools.

A real shit department. Sent a generic two line letter — no applicant's name, no application id, nothing. Even they couldn’t manage any professor to send the letters from the department. Good for the dept that grad-co at least took that burden.

No interview

I didn't contact the supervisor beforehand, nor did I receive an interview. I submitted my application in mid-January and was rejected outright.

My prospective supervisor emailed me directly to let me know that I'm not on the shortlist.

PhD -> Master offer

Late application. Contacted the advisor in early February. Received a verbal offer in early March. No formal committee interview.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

5 relevant internships, offered 1 semester of merit funding

no tests, 5 relevant internships.

After contacting a newly hired faculty member in advance, I attended an informal interview with him; there was no formal committee interview.