Ttpb: This is just my guess. They sent the invitations to all the students who have not been admitted maybe just to invite as many people as possible to participate in their virtual event to make the activities look more lively. Since the professors I contacted didn't give me any chances of interviews, I guess it's rare for private schools to admit students without any interviews.

Will most likely decline, too expensive.

Reached out to prospective PI twice but no response. no interview

Accepted. No funding information. Undergrad from top one of the top NITs in India. MS from mid ranked US school, 2 years full-time Mechanical Design engineer experience, 1 first author conference paper in IROS (one of the best robotics conference) , 1 first author paper under review in ICRA ( one of the best conference for robotics), 1 journal ( not highly ranked) . MS GPA 3.82. contacted professor after applying. He didn't like my profile for his lab. But still got the admission. I think graduate committee decides admission here. Best of luck.

Received an email to check the status page and view my decision letter.

Admitted with funding. My financial package was updated the following week with an EDS Award. Updated again recently (2/19) with University Distinguished Fellowship.

Two prior research experiences

Has penn state sent out the 2nd round of admission decisions yet? No post since January 20th. Anyone knows any update?

Ttpb: if they are not giving admission then whats the point of this virtual invitation. Just to show what you are going to miss! Totally ridiculous.

TTPB: Got invitation to virtual event. I think most applicants who have not got the admission get this.

ttpb: if you don't mind sharing what was your concentration of studies? Also, did you receive the email today (Saturday)?

Invited for ME Graduate Recruitment on 19 and 20. Interviewed with 3 faculty for RA.