-> grad stats: MS Bioinformatics from USA with a 4.0 and 2 publications (1 first author, 1 co-author). Held a few leadership roles during masters. Solid LORs, TA+RA experience. -> undergrad stats: -Intl Student -2 gold medals (highest merit in campus and across all campuses) -ranked 1st in class (overall and in 4 semesters) -PS/SOP: 8/10 -LORs: 3 (10/10, 9/10, 6/10) well reputed faculty members -Extensive volunteering experience -Multiple ECs -Lead a few club teams -6 months full time SE experience -Bio major with a minor in CS -Gap year -No GRE, No publications -roughly 3.25 months to decision

DISREGARD STATUS - has anyone heard any updates from UNC?

No interview.

GPA is grad. First non-rejection notification.

Have dominating offers and will not try to convert this - good luck to the others on the waitlist!

2-year predoc at top EU university

GPA is grad. No interview

GPA is grad. Waitlisted after interview. A little bit upset about this decision

Accepted after interviewing last week. Email from DGS around 5pm ET. 3 years RA experience

Received email asking whether I have any dominating offers.

Neuroscience track. Interviewed 1/18-1/19. SO BEYOND EXCITED!! THIS WAS MY #1!!

neuroscience track

was informed to open a link. enrolled in 3 years of M.S. progrgam. No publlication

Has anyone heard back about the program?

Email to check portal.