3.95/4.00 GPA, 6 publications, 2 journal papers, 4 conference papers, H Index = 2, 2 undergrad NSF fellowships, from CSU undergrad. Photonics Concentration.

3 first author papers, prestigious research scholarship, multiple research internships/projects

Two interviews in January with POI, strong research fit. Two first author publications. Email to check portal for update.

ir subfield! 8a/1w/3r/3p

2 published papers (not top conferences though), NSF fellowship, had interview with both PI's identified in my application (one informal 30 min, one formal with 1 round with PI and 2nd round with his PhD students).

0A/4W/12R/7P

2 First Author IEEE Publication & Springer Nature Publication

2A/6R/0W/1P

Political Economy

No interviews

This is insane IR Subfield 8a/0w/4r/4p

I am applying out of undergrad and my main focus was Econ PhDs but decided to try my luck w Political Science - perhaps not a great fit? Which is okay, a gap year is calling my name :p

No interview

T20 Bachelors, Ivy League Masters

Was a great fit... shame on you yale