Went here for undergrad and was previously employed as an RA here as well.

Personalized email from POI

Undergraduate research in an unrelated field and 2 years postbac research at the NIH

2.5 years undergrad research, multiple conferences, presentation award, 2 internships in related fields. My research interests align very well with the program too which I think is a plus

Email was directly from PI of interest (not admissions officer/random professor). Interview either Jan 22nd or 29th

Interview offered for Jan 15th or 19th

"We ask that you hold either Jan. 21, 10a-1p Pacific Time or Jan. 22, 2p-5p Pacific Time for an introduction and orientation session to the program, the university, and life in Portland. We will also be holding different scientific and student interest group sessions every Thursday from 12p-1p Pacific Time starting Jan. 28 and ending Feb. 25, schedule coming soon. We ask that you attend at least one of these events. Finally, please plan for your interviews with faculty to be held between Feb. 14-21."

Virtual interview Feb 11-12

Very generic and short reject letter. As anticipated but still disappointed. Good luck with those who got the offers

4 fellowships, 1 publication, 6 presentations, summa cum laude, 2 prestigious research awards, NSF GRFP applicant, multiple honor societies.

Generic email. Apparently they only accept from top schools in UK and US

Interview dates: January 21-22 or February 11-12

Interview dates: February 9-10 or February 10-11

Interview dates: January 29 or February 5