TTPB, Congrats!! Are you admitted to the Meng or the MS program for the structural field?

I got a phone call yesterday, and I can't believe it, such an early notification—apparently, from 800 applicants, only 30 spots.

Received an email asking to schedule a phone call, and then a call from a professor who will be my point of contact. Accepted with minimum 75% scholarship guaranteed. So thrilled!

Accepted today into Civil Eng Master - structural engineering focus. Phone call.

Two prior research experiences

TPB: The faculty says they are still sending interviews next week.

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

TTPB: No, I can assure you that if you have not received notification of waitlist, then at this point you are rejected :( everyone who has a chance of getting in has either been accepted or waitlisted already. The top-tier schools have already notified everyone of acceptance, as well as those who have been waitlisted.

TP(very) below: I am also strongly considering deferring for a year because of Covid. I know that several people did it last year!

Default rejection email

Expected

4 publication, two in JHEP

We regret that we are not able to offer you admission. We received more than 1100 applications and were able to admit less than 5%. In selecting so few from a large and talented group, we must turn down many qualified applicants.