Graduate School Admission Results

Did not submit GRE. Interviewed on 01/03/2022, had 30 minute discussion with the professor I indicated as my first choice.

Got a call from POI

Was a Fulbright awardee during masters

Generic rejection letter. No contact with POI before. Totally acceptable.

Materials/synthesis interest. Super hyped, this was my shot-at-the-moon dream school.

Generic email saying they sent out all the interview invitations, and those who haven't received one (e.g., me) are unlikely to be offered admission. They received over 1000 applications and will offer admission to 21 students. I appreciate that, at least, they let me know.

Social Psych conc

No GRE, got a phone call from POI on 12/31, waiting on official offer. 3 strong LORs. Currently attending a top 20 university. Double majoring in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. 2 summer research experiences in Chemistry, 1 semester design project for Chemical Engineering (8 mo total full-time research experience). 1 poster presentation, 1 peer-reviewed conference proceedings first author. Lots of scholarships and honors.

GPA is Masters, got the generic email. It seems that their ideal candidate is someone who wants to be the protege of the faculty researcher and a research history that demonstrates something nearing proficiency with the methods they use. Just a heads up, for anyone else; a diverse skillset may not be helpful with this particular program

Generic mass email: Faculty are looking for 1) students who can make contributions to the research in their lab; 2) students who they can advise and mentor in developing their own research projects; 3) students with relevant research experience. It's largely about the "fit" and how successfully an application conveys this through the Personal History Statement, Statement of Purpose, and letters of recommendation. But there are other factors at play, with the biggest being the limitation on how many new students we can bring in each year. Most of our faculty can consider having only one new student and sometimes don't offer admission to any.

Received an email from UC Berkeley: "We are kindly reaching out to let you know that at this point in time applicants who have been invited for interviews have been contacted. Applicants not invited for an interview are unlikely to be offered admission, but all applications remain open until final decisions are made and applicants notified in late spring."

got the email saying that all interview emails had been sent out, so...

TwT My search continues...

TTPB - do you mind sharing initials of PI?

Had contacted POI earlier regarding openings, they interviewed me about my past research experience and current interests. Also mentioned that they were being proactive and that the results would take some time.