Got an email from the POI. So happy about this! He told me that all the interviews are completed, and decisions have been made. Those who have applied should hear back soon!

I was contacted via phone by POI in late January letting me know I was accepted, and received my official acceptance on 2/3

I completed a bioarchaeology field school in Spain, had a biological anthropology internship at the Field Museum in Chicago, am the President of the Sociology + Anthro Club at my school, founded the first undergraduate humanities and social science academic journal at my school, have a 3.8 GPA in my anthropology classes, am a member of Lambda Alpha, and have glowing reviews from respected anthropologists. I am convinced that I was not accepted as I did not have a strong relationship with a professor at UT Knoxville. However, I spent months contacting professors via email + phone, and nobody ever gave me the time of day to meet and talk about my research. Therefore, for no fault of my own, I was unable to forge a meaningful relationship. Comment below if you think its ridiculous that I was rejected!!!

Generic email from the graduate program contact (Shelley Coughlan). Based on the number of available time slots, it looks like they are interviewing 16 people.

I had a recommender fall through, so I didn't think they would review my application, but they did and told me that they can only admit so many people and cannot admit me to the program at this time

a little bummed about this one 1a/2r/6p/0w

gpa is masters. undergrad gpa is 3.4.

Not surprised. Not the best match. 3r0w0a