Application Information

Details and information about the application.

Acceptance Rate
27%

This data is estimated based on applicant submissions at The GradCafe.

Institution
Harvard University
Program
Astronomy
Degree Type
PhD
Degree's Country of Origin
International
Decision
Rejected
Notification
on 02/02/2024 via E-mail
Undergrad GPA
3.30
  • GRE General: 0
  • GRE Verbal: 0
  • Analytical Writing: 0.00
Notes
Grade: 1.6 (german gpa scale); doing MSc in astrophysics; Total 4 yrs of research experience, including 2 yrs in astronomical instrumentation. Two summer schools in instrumentation. No pubs or conference presentations. Worked on various topics and currently doing thesis on galaxies, but wanted to switch fields, so applied for exoplanets. Didn't cold-emailed profs before. Really thought it would have worked, but I guess my lack of depth in astrophysics research and no pubs weakened my application. But I'm really happy for everyone who got in!! All the best guys! Live your dreams!

Timeline

  • Received notification of Rejection