1500 apps for < 50 spots. Really not surprised tbh

sad

Generic rejection mentioning that they received more than 1,500 applications this year for an incoming class of fewer than 50 students.

CMT/Quantum information

Says 1500+ applications and around 50 selected.

HEP-ex, interviewed on Feb. 8th

Well, this sucks. I worked at MIT for a year and interviewed two weeks ago. Oh well.

The mail says that they received more than 1500 applicants for 50 seats.

Already expected tbh. AMO, 2 years of research experience, no publications.

Astro. One first author paper.

CMT

Hep-ex. Interviewed last week.

I'm sorry.

2.5 years of teaching experience in my undergraduate university, 2 research articles, 1 project, Secured 1st position out of 127 students. Thought I would be accepted, anyway good luck

TTPB: My interests line up with social networks. From my experience this cycle, the more interdisciplinary/'unusual' (in a good way!) a program is, the more likely interviews are to matter. For example, no straightCS programs I applied to interviewed me before being accepted. But every information science program had interviews. This is simply because the interdisciplinary/unusual programs are looking for a more niche person.

Thank you for applying to the Mechanical Engineering Department at MIT and thank you for your patience during this lengthy admissions process. Unfortunately, we are unable to admit you to our graduate program. This year we received a record number of applicants, but we were only able to admit approximately 1 in 10. As a result, we had to turn away hundreds of highly-qualified applicants. We truly wish you well in your future endeavors.