Had an interview with a professor that shared research interests closely, disappointed but best of luck to the incoming students!

TTBW: I agree. I got admissions from other good schools and I do not think my profile is such bad. I wonder who could be accepted. Area: controls.

Was invited for a group recruitment visit in early March.

Unconditionally approved

Invited to graduate recruitment event for interviews. Already told unofficially by a potential advisor that I'd be invited

Invited to PhD applicant visit day for interviews. Already told unofficially by prospective advisors that I'd be invited since December

There was previous discussion with PIs in this department, as well as the Engineering Physics Department. I got a good funding offer as well. I had 3 strong LORs, 2 international co-ops, and 3 research experiences as well. Happy to get this offer :)

5 LONG years of research, 4 internships at NASA and SPACEX, 10 first author papers, and 3 EXTREMELY strong LORs, including one from Elon Musk. A SOP that would make Hemingway cry. Oh, did I mention my 3.9 GPA? I can't believe they rejected my application. I've literally dedicated my life to getting into Princeton. I shunned socializing, women, and sometimes even hygiene in order to focus on my work. I'm literally shaking right now. Life is so unfair. Screw Princeton. I guarantee I'm smarter than 90% of the admissions board.

3 years of research, 2 internships, currently finishing masters, 3 papers, 3 presentations, and 3 very strong LORs. Not a perfect match in research interests. Congrats to those accepted!

Rejected stating interests not perfect fit. Congratulations for all admitted candidates!

Grateful to be accepted, looking forward to visit day!

Same poster as below applied for wind turbine - fluid mechanics research in Princeton. Had only listed two academics, one of which was doing a year abroad and the other was not taking any students so I didn't come as a surprise but it still feels bad.

Long shot anyway