Low GPA (less than 3.0), 4 publications, extensive research experience. I cried when the PI called me and they started crying too. Super excited.

I think I got rejected as I saw updates on gradcafe. But it is actually admitted, surprised...

Structural Engineering track

Officially committed to UCSF BMS! Had better connections with faculty at UCSF instead of Stanford.

Sort of expected this. Nevertheless quite disappointing.

Got an email to check the website. We regret to inform you that the committee did not recommend you for admission to our program. Because the number of applicants far exceeds the number that can be admitted, the process of making choices is difficult and painstaking. Each year, many strong candidates must be turned down. These decisions are made conscientiously by the faculty members, who have significant experience with this process.

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Sustainable Design & Construction

The director called to congratulate me. I have accepted my offer at MIT biology and will be declining the Stanford Cancer Biology offer.

Post-interview.

Applied to HCP as PM in AI research org of FAANG company with 2.5 YOE. Undergrad from top 5 public school with double major in computer science and finance, 3 YOE as teaching assistant for CS classes, no research experience, GPA 3.82, GRE 168Q/167V/5.5 AWA. Strong rec letters from FAANG director in AI, well-known professor who I work with, and TA supervising professor. Solid SOP.

3.94 GPA in Mathematics Undergrad from top 10 uni. 170/160/6 for Q/V/A in GRE. Two research placements during undergraduate and no prior internships. No publications. Focussed on causal inference in my SOP and Instructor of DL at NVIDIA. Stoked.

Is there a group chat for admitted students?

Found out through the application portal.

To the iit-b guy who got into stanford, how much is your per year cost including tuition and living and how are you planning to pay for it? I am asking because I need some idea for myself too. thanks