Astrophysics. Interview went poorly.

I'm sure essentially all 1700 applicants were qualified, don't take it personally and good luck everyone! CMT, experience in 2 research groups with 2 papers in development. 1 conference, 1 research poster from a very well ranked physics dept.

HEP-Th. One publication. Famous master's institution (non USA).

Double major in physics and math, 4.0 in major courses, 3 years research experience, 2 conferences, 1 pub in progress. :( haven't received a single acceptance yet

RNM, tui qian!

AMO experiment. Funny how it seems everyone applied to MIT

HEP-Th

Congrats to all who are accepted! Fierce competition this year.

Quantum info theory. Current MIT research staff collaborating with several of the groups I applied to join. Got a raise 3 weeks ago. MIT remains deeply chaotic lol.

Double major in physics/engineering, 14 months equivilent full time research experience across two major projects and several minor projects including one I won funding for, 1 year TA/LA experiencing, 1 publication (not first author), several posters, and senior thesis (unpublished). I think there was a lack of fit between my interests and department research, on top of generally high competition (1700~ people for 40 slots).

HEP-TH. Generic rejection email.

A bit surprising since I had a very promising interview in which they said things like "you'd be a perfect fit" but that's OK. I was interviewed for PSFC despite my primary interest being experimental particle physics. Good luck to everyone else!

Out of 1700 applicants, only 40 were selected. Generic rejection mail

Strong LORs but no publications and not the best research experience,

Generic Rejection Email

CondeNsed Matter exp and QI