2 years of relevant research experience, 1 first-author paper, 2 first-author conference presentations. Congrats to everyone who got in. On to the next for me.

Ttpb: Yeahh I emailed them. They said they're still finalizing decisions, and they should be out in a week or so

Undergrad from a top 15 engineering program (flagship state school). Had a 3.5 GPA, 2 publications as a primary author, research experience, internships. Received a canned rejection email at 9:15AM this morning (Friday, 2.26.2021) that said: Dear Carson Cortez: Thank you for your interest in the Aeronautics and Astronautics graduate program at MIT. You clearly have many strengths, but unfortunately we cannot offer you admission to our department at this time. Our committee selects from a large and talented pool of applicants each year (this year fewer than 8% of applicants were admitted), and we are truly sorry that we cannot extend to you, and many other strong students, the invitation to study with us for September 2021. We wish you much success as you take the next steps in your studies and your career. Sincerely, Graduate Admissions Committee Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics MIT At least I can rest easy now and move on to my backup schools, which are in a much better (and sunnier) location anyway!

BS / MS from Top 3 program w/ funding. Cheers y'all

gg everyone

Received my rejection email this morning. The program coordinator had said in a separate email that every applicant should receive word on their admission decision by March 1st so keep an eye out. Stay strong! You'll succeed regardless of where you end up!

Received my rejection email this morning. The program coordinator had said in a separate email that every applicant should receive word on their admission decision by March 1st so keep an eye out. Stay strong! You'll succeed regardless of where you end up!

congrats to those admitted!

Astrophysics. Zoom interview on 1/26. 3.99 undergrad GPA. BA in physics and BA in astronomy. At the time was a Fulbright semi-finalist for the ongoing selection season, have now been selected. About two years of research, first-authour paper in prep.

3 years of research, 2 first-authored conference papers, 2 Bachelor's degrees (Physics and Astronomy), 3 strong LoRs, currently enrolled in a Masters in Space Engineering.

4 years of research. 1 first-author journal pub + 5 others. 2-3 years of leadership in student orgs. Multiple national scholarship awards. Prestigious internships. Top ~40 undergrad school. Might try again next year.