Interview request from a Prof that was not selected in the checklist. 2nd interview from the same school. He mentioned that the admission review carries on 'til February and some Prof are started to review candidates in late January.

Interview request from a Prof that was not selected in the checklist

Professor contacted me to interview. It was short, and I discussed my research and interests.

POI contacted me asking to meet and chat about their research and my interests.

Interviewed last night and got an email this morning from POI for an unofficial acceptance. Area: NLP

Got an email about admit to the MCS program. Safe university but first acceptance of season so feels good!

Interview request from POI. Undergrad in CS from a decent university.

Interviewed by one POI listed in my application

Tier 1: Non-IIT; GPA: 7.5; Undergrad in Non-CS branch MCS; 3 years of work experience;

Canadian. Previously worked with POI and received unofficial acceptance, was told I would get a letter in a few weeks.

Reached out by the POI mentioned in my SOP. Talked with her last year and was invited to her lab meeting. Background: "Interesting" undergraduate studies (I guess haha), no publication, a few research experiences in multiple areas, lots of work experience.