Received an e-mail from the head of the program indicating that I am invited for an interview and am on a "short-list of applicants who we are still considering for admission."

Currently a master student in the U.S. No publication, 2.5 years of research experience.

Email from the Department Chair

I emailed Tom Hurst and he replied: "We hope to have PhD decisions out in late February, early March. " Note: I applied for MS in CS, not sure why he replied for PhD decision.

Finally reached out to contact person after not hearing back/not seeing anything on here and was told that all interview invites have been extended.

Interested in Quantum Information and thermodynamics

TTPB: I got an offer letter from the physics department, but they said my application still has to go through Graduate Admissions so they can verify my documents/credentials. It's “unofficial” in this sense.

TTPB: Did you get an email to check the portal or was your acceptance "unofficial"?

AMO, ~2.5 years of prior research experience, no publications

TTPB: Which Maryland are you referring to? College Park or Baltimore?

TTPB: Which Maryland are you referring to? College Park or Baltimore?