Graduate School Admission Results

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Did astrophysics for undergrad @ UC Berkeley (top 5 programs in the world for the major), minored in Data Science, strong LORs (one from the Astronomy dept. chair), multicultural background, self supporting student, transfer student from a California community college. No publications, but did over a year of research under a postdoctoral student, and have plenty of extracurriculars under my belt. No GRE. Submitted application 02/05, did not submit video interview until 03/06. Got into Carnegie Mellon MS-DAS.

If you're GPA is a tad lower and isn't a perfect 4.0 don't worry too much. As long as you have like 3-5 research experiences that match with the faculty you're interested in or show a narrative that supports a growing passion in that topic I think you can do well during application season, especially if you're applying to PSYD programs, I got accepted to quite a few so I'll just add this comment under my postings from this season, because I remember being very scared about my undergrad GPA when applying.

If you're GPA is a tad lower and isn't a perfect 4.0 don't worry too much. As long as you have like 3-5 research experiences that match with the faculty your interested in or show a narrative that supports a growing passion in that topic I think you can do well during application season, especially if you're applying to PSYD programs.

If you are not planning to go, can you please notify UCI? I really want to go and stay with family and friends.

Accepted from waitlist, call from Graduate Director yesterday indicating that a space had opened up, official confirmation via email today. Very excited! GPA is from MA

Advanced Standing, Online