Got the phone call today. Took longer because I applied PhDCEP. So excited!!

I got a Zoom call from a PI of interest and told me that I would positively hear from MIT. Got the congratulating email on the same day. This is for the Physical Chemistry (experimental) division. Credentials: Converted GPA: 3.88/4.00, one first author international journal paper, three research projects, three strong LORs. Best of Luck!

Ttpb: They told a few weeks. So I guess it can be this week or next week. Moreover, they have mentioned that we will be receiving decisions soon.

TTPB: I haven't! Is interview a part of their process? Let me know when you hear back!

Did anyone apply/hear back from the Personal Robotics Group?

expected

TTPB: Sorry to hear the rejection. I still haven't heard anything back from the center. Did you email them to ask about your application?

TTPB: bro just scroll down

Dream school, dream program - Heartbroken

ttpb: thank you for sharing the info. By Friday you mean on 19 Feb?

TTPB: I would assume it's a rejection (I was one of the ones who got an interview) based on the email's wording. Looks like that's the pool who is offered admission. But 2 notes of consolation -- since I have been in your position for a few schools I really liked this cycle! (1) The acceptance rate at programs like this are very low so by definition many qualified people won't be accepted. This happens because (1a) MIT would rather risk a false negative than false positive and (1b) sometimes really idiosyncratic things come up, like who has funding for a particular project. But ofc none of this is necessarily a reflection of you as a candidate since you can't control MIT's risk tolerance or projects of faculty. (2) In general, I think this was a bad year to apply for PhD programs because so many people applied for PhD programs. So many people who would have been accepted last year will not be accepted this year simply based on numbers. And in that case, it's always worth it to shoot again next year. And your experience of applying this year will be helpful. Hopefully these comments are somewhat useful/consolatory. And ofc, best of luck with your other choices since there are many amazing programs out there :)

TTPB: Had an interview with POI last week, and received the waitlist notice from POI due to limited funding yesterday. Field: environmental fluid mechanics. Status may change if funding becomes available.

Heard from a friend at MIT AeroAstro that the admits will be out by Friday

1a/1r/0w/10p Longshot anyways

Hey guys when can we expect a decision this year? is it bit late this year?