Published two papers at a top-tier HCI conference, hold a master’s degree in Robotics from the University of Pennsylvania with a 4.0 GPA, and previously interned at the University of Chicago.

Applied to 3 different programs. PhD with MLD, LTI, SCS. Got rejected from MLD on Feb 13, SCS on Feb 11 and LTI on Feb 14.

PI Recommendation after Interview

I received an email saying that I need to check my account as there is an update.

Contacted by POI

Informal letter from the department.

MS From US, Two Internships in national labs, publications, no interview

I got an Admission offer. No Funding yet. No interview.

Have had interview and then rejected

1 publication at mid-tier journal first author, 2 other not first others. 4 Publications on less known venues. Good letters of recommendation from great researchers not from USA.