Got an email to visit GSMS portal as an update has been made and status was updated with decision 'Reject'.

3.7 GPA from UMD Masters in Data Science, 2 unpublished research papers

Degree from Europe, GPA that I have entered is what UofAlberta GARS calculator estimated for last two years, although it should be 3.0-3.3 based on conversion to US GPA through scholaro, grading scales provided by UK universities, etc. Did not take GRE. Decent SOP, decent recommendations, 1 very good research internship, no publications. I think low GPA is the issue. Willing to answer if anyone has questions :) Best wishes for those admitted

Canadian Student. Has a publication and strong research background but low GPA.

This is for an MS in CS (for S&E). BA in Statistics from a Top 5 US public school, with all A's in CS courses like ds&a, OS, DB, AI, etc. No published research but a strong undergrad honors thesis in statistical machine learning, and a few decent projects in deep learning and computer vision. About 2 years of experience in startups and Big 4 consulting. Program-tailored SoP, though written in one night so not perfect. 1 LoR from a manager. The program targets engineering or science majors, but seems open to others with relevant experience or coursework in computing.

Strong motivation letter, no-name American university, 1 great and 2 okay LoRs, no GRE.

Accepted for 1 year masters

After a relatively good interview on 5th Feb, Today I have been Rejected.

Very good student from top French university (Ecole polytechnique). None of us got in, even the best. Good LoRs, good motivation letter. No idea what happened.

expected. no interview.