In-state, 3.9+ GPA with no GRE, externship with open-source contributions, on-campus tutoring for CS

Got official acceptance from the dept two days ago with a funding letter and official rejection from ad office today.

No wonder!

No research; 2 average LOR from CS faculty, 1 positive LOR from internship manager

Ignore status!!! Does anyone know if formal acceptance or rejection letters have been sent? I haven't received anything yet

Fked up with the SOP and the Essay

Was expecting this after no communication from them since applying in Dec.

No interviews. Was expected. They just waited 4 months to give rejection.

Applied blindly

I was hoping that good news would come from all the waiting. However, I could not have been more wrong, and it blows; UCSD is my dream school. Moreover, I am a recently separated US Navy veteran who worked in cryptology for close to 4 years. I have no published papers and did not go to a top university; however, I had three strong letters of recommendation, a strong SOP, a solid GPA, immense drive, dedication, and proven work experience, which I hoped would lead to acceptance. But, in the end, it wasn't enough. (Although I am very happy for all those who were accepted and hope all the hard work pays off!) P.S. While looking over the UCSD website and after contacting them about the university's demographics out of pure curiosity, I am unsure if they actually consider and or accept veterans. Additionally, when I asked how many actual veterans (those who served, not family members) attend, they said they do not have the information to give. So, if you're a veteran and find yourself curious about the inclusivity of this university, keep this in mind: you might not be as important of a consideration as others, and apparently, you have to be okay with it.