2 years of research, multiple presentations, related volunteer work, no pubs. Offered a fellowship in addition to stipend.

Wow, so happy about this offer!

Generic e-mail: "Thank you for your application to the University of Washington Graduate School. On behalf of the University of Washington Information School and the Ph.D. Admissions Committee thank you very much for your interest in the doctoral program and for your application. After careful consideration of your application, I regret to inform you that we are unable to offer you admission to our program. On behalf of the Admissions Committee, thank you again for considering the University of Washington Information School. I wish you the very best in your future endeavors." I am an international student, I have 1 year of professional research experience ( first publication coming in 2020), 3 years of professional work experience, MA degree (4.0 GPA, valedictorian). That said, my GRE scores were awful except for AWA which was 5/6. I suspect these don't matter as much as speaking with a professor beforehand (they recommended it but I was unable to do so for personal reasons). I assume that as long as you have an idea for a research project that matches the prof's interests, you should be okay :) best of luck to everyone who was invited to an interview! Wishing you all the best.

My first offer! Very happy to hear this so early. Good luck to all.

int student, did not submit the validation of my academic records. low undergrad gpa, finishing 2 master’s degrees, 3.5 years of research experience, 2 conferences, 2 awards for my presentations, 1 submitted article; president of several student bodies. good luck for everyone applying for this program!

2 years (and still ongoing) of undergrad research, recent publication in Nature Communications, 4.0 GPA. welp

1 year of experimental research (not relevant). 1 year of theoretical and computational research (condensed matter). High GPA. GRE physics 960. Strong LORs. Funding with no requirement for TA. Will visit campus on Feb. 21.

Five years of research experience, 1 publication, and an REU at a top ten chemistry school. Received the official offer letter and fellowship notification in an email. Surprised to hear back this early!

I did not think I had a chance, and also wasn't where I was dreaming of attending. Appreciate the quick notification!

3 years of undergraduate research experience, 2 very strong LORs (from established PIs in the field), 1 year of post-undergrad technician experience, contacted several faculty from the program directly. Very surprised but happy by the offer!