Had a good conversation with the PI, he contacted me a couple of times but didn't reply to my last emails and I got rejected last Friday.

Admitted into the Brain & Cognition specialization - so excited!

Rejected after interview. Although the rejection letter was considerately worded and it's not my top choice, the rejection still felt rude and offensive because they only told me about it after I followed up multiple times.

"I appreciate your interest in graduate study at Illinois. I regret to inform you, however, that our Graduate Admissions Committee did not recommend your admission to doctoral study in the Cognitive program area of Psychology. We have not reached this decision easily. We examined all applications conscientiously, accepting for each program those applicants who appeared to have the greatest potential. As always, and unfortunately, we had to deny admission to many applicants with very strong credentials. I sincerely hope that you will continue your studies at another institution and I wish you success in your career. I am sorry that we were unable to give you a favorable reply to your application for study at Illinois."

Undergraduate in China (BSC PSY, GPA 85/100 = 3.38/4), master in the UK (MRES PSY, GPA 69/100 = 3.74/4 with distinction), 2 years of research assistant experience in China (related to cognitive neuroscience in psychiatry), publication 5 sci (3 first author, impact factors are all around 3~5), TOEFL 101, not take GRE

Notfiation via portal, no email.

Rejection after interview. RUDE.

Accepted the offer! (Email sent from POI).

Was told earlier in the week I had been nominated for admission by my potential PI after interviewing, and that the grad dept. would give discuss the list before recommending students for admission. Received an email on Friday!!!

Got an interview invite for March 10th

Got an email to check my application portal for an update.