University of Waterloo grad, no conference papers, one undergraduate research experience in an unrelated domain of computer science, many internships. Rough cumulative GPA due to a couple of terms where I really struggled with completing schoolwork, due to external sources. Not very surprised at the result. Honestly, if anybody has any advice for how I can turn my chances next time I apply, despite not being able to change my GPA, I'd love to hear it in the comments.

Technically EECS application. Two previous NSF REUs. Two+ years of research experience during undergrad in physics/ECE. Two primary-author publications. All good, I got into another program that I am happy about! Good luck to everyone!

6 first-authored papers at top conferences

Thank you for declining me on Pi day, MIT.

BS Math with 3 stints of internship at Oak Ridge National Lab, one summer at Los Alamos National Labs and another year of undergrad research internship in school. Strong recommendations.

GPA is undergrad. First author on one paper, 2 years in industry. 6 years to the day after they rejected me for undergrad, too. 3a/0w/1r/2p

Area is systems and networks. No interview so it is expected.