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March 2021
Archaeology, NSF GRFP VG/VG, VG/VG, G/G The first two reviewers were very kind, mentioned that I had a strong background, though didn't offer much in the way of improving my application next time. Third reviewer took issue with specific parts of my methodology as well as significance of project. Senior undergrad.
Added on March 23, 2021
Mathematics, NSF GRFP Reasonable and expected. Based on the feedback, it sounds like my application was good overall (although, I got conflicting feedback on my Broader Impacts section). Imperfects aside, the real deal-breaker for them was my lack of research experience. Undergrad. Next year, hopefully!
Added on March 23, 2021
Earth, Environment, And Planetary Science, Brown University POI replied to my follow-up with an unofficial acceptance! Literally fell over onto my kitchen floor! What a ride, didn't finish undergrad until my 30s!! For anyone using this page in the future to gauge their competitiveness: Undergraduate GPA 3.35 (Personal Statement explained a long, "non-traditional" undergraduate journey) Masters GPA: 3.78 when applied (will graduate with over 3.8) 2 Conference abstracts GRE: not required Basically.... on paper probably not the top of the list. Likely accepted because I had a clear vision of what I wanted to study, shared my NSF GRFP submission which I worked on for about 6 months, and kept in touch with POIs throughout the process to show my level of interest and share research Ideas (tried my best to not over email), Strong LORs likely helped. Even if its a longshot you always have to apply!!
Added on March 10, 2021
Computer Science, Cornell University Area AI/ML. 3.97 gpa, 166V, 169Q, 5.0A, math and CS dual degrees from top 20 US university, 3 years research, previous pubs, current pubs submitted, received national undergrad awards. Anyone think it’s funny how AI is supposed to be encouraged this year for NSF GRFP applications, but it’s almost impossible to get accepted into a grad program in AI?? People are going to get the fellowship but not be able to use it anywhere. Gotta laugh at this brutal year.
Added on March 04, 2021
Physics, Indiana University Bloomington Was accepted into dual PhD program with physics and complex systems and networks. Applied for HEP-ex and have been talking to professors on and off since December but nothing formal. Haven't received official acceptance to phys yet but was told by the director of graduate admissions that the dual PhD situation had slowed the offer letter but I am definitely accepted. I have received the acceptance letter from the NSF-NRT already which also says I've been accepted into the physics program as well.
Added on March 02, 2021
February 2021
Aerospace Engineering, University Of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) International student, 3.67/4.0 Undergrad GPA, 3,81:/4.0 Master's GPA. 2 years of research experience in NSF project, 1.5 years of teaching assistantship. 1 first author pub. under review, 1 national conference, 1 international conference, 1 journal in preparation
Added on February 13, 2021
