Princeton wasn't on my list before I met with a rep for lunch. It was also my absolute first application (Literally there was a week between lunch and the application being due), and I really feel that messed me up. I talked about two POI who couldn't be more different, and I think they probably felt that I was scattered/just applying for the name. I should have picked one and made my personal statement fit him better. A little depressing cuz I have lots of contacts there, but it was the weakest/weirdest fit for me. I really just want to do applications, not theory.

Sad day!!! 3 rejects, left with one school

Rejected but not dejected!!

Received a personal email from professor after the holidays, official notification came today.

First two rejections both from Bay Area schools lol maybe they are "efficient". [Mark so I know this is my post.]

Expected... the email said that my application materials reviewed carefully while I don't think so

ca. 5 years research, 1 first author, three second author, and several other publications

Expected to be rejected