"Unfortunately, the very competitive academic environment in which we function does not allow us to admit every student who has the potential to do successful graduate work. "

Not totally surprised but still bummed lol

This year the number of highly qualified applicants far exceeded the number of available slots, making the selection process extremely challenging. Therefore, we are unable to offer you admissions at this time, but because of our enthusiasm for your application and your clear potential for success, we are offering you a spot on our waitlist

Email from Jun Ding, near the top of waitlist! Top choice, pls decline as soon as you choose somewhere else 🥺

Never thought this would happen. I received an informal email from Chris Bobonich

When are they releasing decisions this year? Did anyone contact the gradoffice? Please do reply if any one has got some news.

I was accepted but will decline due to a better advisor match elsewhere. For future applicants, here are some relevant statistics from the visit days (keep in mind this is from a COVID year, so that might affect future statistics): - 48 / 506 admitted students (~9.5%) - 15 / 48 international (2 from Canada) - 13 / 48 have MS or equivalent (some obtained alongside the BS, some after) - 85-90% of admitted students accept the offer historically The undergraduate institutions of the incoming class are probably a lot more varied than people would think. If you're reading this in the future, good luck! I hope this was helpful.

The only accepted 6 people, man I hope I get the a spot

Do you know when the results be out?

Do you have an idea when the results be out?

Thought I had a pretty good shot but I didn't get an interview. 1 conference paper, 3 years of relevant experience in multiple labs at 3 different universities, good connections to prospective labs