Updated in the portal, not email: Thank you for applying to the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at MIT and thank you for your patience during this lengthy admissions process. Unfortunately, we are unable to admit you to our graduate program. This year we received a record number of applicants. As a result, we had to turn away hundreds of highly-qualified applicants. We wish you well in your future endeavors. Regards,

Checked the portal

Standard rejection letter. 8% acceptance. T10 engineering undergrad. No publications, but relevant research experience with renowned professor in the field I was applying for. Strong LoRs. Wasn't expecting much honestly.

I am writing with an update on your application to MIT SES. While it is true that most admissions decisions have now been released, about 10% of applications need one more look. The SES Admissions Committee expects to have a decision for you early next week, likely Monday afternoon or Tuesday. I am sorry we are running late this year, and sorry to keep you in suspense a bit longer. We will work to get you a decision as soon as possible.

No interview. Email to check portal update. That's it.

Rejected after strong interview with interested PI. Really thought I had a good chance here. Congratulations to those who were accepted!

Mathematics and physics double major. No prospective advisors responded to my emails, so an expected outcome, even if it is disappointing. No experience with oceanography but research experiences in pure and applied mathematics, experimental physics, and REU in computer science.

Email to check portal. Congrats to those admitted