Theoretical Chemistry. 1 pub (1st author), no interview, strongly encouraged to apply by POI but still got rejected. That's life [Cigarette]

Email to check portal.

Email to check decision letter on collegenet.

5 year military vet Background in ASCP certified MLT doing blast trauma research for the military Doing undergrad currently with a high GPA Volunteer research at a small california state college in total synthesis of redox active molecules and their electrochemical characterization, no papers published yet Wanted to continue in synthesis of organic molecules at various universities Got rejected today

Thank you for your application to the Graduate College and for a supporting appointment in the Department of Chemistry. After careful consideration, I regret to inform you that we are unable to offer you a position in our program at this time. With many highly qualified applicants, our Graduate Admissions Committee faced many difficult decisions. While we are unable to accommodate all applicants, we greatly value your interest in joining our community and pursuing advanced studies at Illinois. I very much appreciate your interest in continuing your studies at Illinois, and I wish you well in your efforts to extend your education and contribute to advancement in the chemical sciences.

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This cycle is tough. Good luck everyone!

Analytical Track, was expected tbh 0a/0w/7r/6p

Got email from the chair, official acceptance letter from the school should be sent next week.

Interview on 21 January. Informed via email admissions were paused 7 February for 2-3 weeks due to funding concerns. Haven’t received anything since then.