first round 15 min zoom interview

15 min short interview

I was called and notified by email requesting an interview.

Says here everything will be remote (aka ZOOM)

About a 3.5 GPA, 3 years of research experience, one summer research position, 3 strong letters of recommendation, a lot of peer mentoring experience, strong statements

McMaster University Mosaic showing "You do not have any pending applications at this time" . What does that mean? Is this a rejection?

Invite for an in-person interview in February, was told that more details would be available soon. Really excited!!

Very demanding interviewer, but well the program is historically very prestigious (with Waterman, Pevzner and a list of proteges), so expected. Congratulations to people accepted.

MSc GPA 3.77. Low impact factor paper during undergrad. Silver iGEM. Poster presentation 1st place prize. Congratulations to the winners :)

No email, had to check the site. After 4 months of submitting application was denied. Don't really care anymore after such a long wait. Program seems to not really care about their students either.

Denied admission, but told that I may want to transfer my application the master's program instead. Currently pursuing that option. Will update as decisions for it come out.