2012 Acceptances
2012 Acceptances
Should start coming in soon now that some deadlines are passed. Post results in here!
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I am so nervous about all of this. I'd rather it just be over at this point.
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Not technically an acceptance, but I've been invited for interviews at UChicago (biophysics) and Harvard (systems biology).
Btw, has anyone interviewed at Harvard systems biology (or biophysics) before ?
Btw, has anyone interviewed at Harvard systems biology (or biophysics) before ?
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All, go to the post "==> Sticky: 2012 Applicant Profiles and Admission Results" in the second section of the "Prospective Physics Grads" forum. A comprehensive, detailed list of applications and results has already been started.
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The reason we like to have a second thread for acceptances is so that people can be notified (via the unread posts icon in this thread) when new acceptances come in. Otherwise you'd have to continually scan the entire profiles thread and have everyone's status memorized in order to tell when new acceptances have come in.
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Just invited for on-campus interview+open house at Yale (Geology & Geophysics)
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InquilineKea wrote:Just invited for on-campus interview at Yale (Geology & Geophysics)
Congrats!! Can't wait til more decisions start rolling in, the anticipation is driving me nuts!
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And to all the lurkers out there, please sign up and post your profile on the sticky thread here: http://www.physicsgre.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=4274
It's an incredibly useful resource!! (And Don't worry if your profile is lackluster in comparison to some of the 990s posted. The average profiles probably tend to be much more needed since that's where most of us are!)
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Please, Yale geology does not even have interviews.
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No need to flame, people.
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Congrats!! Just wondering -- did they say anything about admitting anyone? I didn't apply to Yale, but I'm just curious whether an invite to visit can happen without an acceptance offer.InquilineKea wrote:Just invited for on-campus interview+open house at Yale (Geology & Geophysics)
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Yes, some schools do invite people to visit before acceptances/rejections are sent out. It is a good sign though.TakeruK wrote:Congrats!! Just wondering -- did they say anything about admitting anyone? I didn't apply to Yale, but I'm just curious whether an invite to visit can happen without an acceptance offer.InquilineKea wrote:Just invited for on-campus interview+open house at Yale (Geology & Geophysics)
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Ah thanks.TakeruK wrote:Congrats!! Just wondering -- did they say anything about admitting anyone? I didn't apply to Yale, but I'm just curious whether an invite to visit can happen without an acceptance offer.InquilineKea wrote:Just invited for on-campus interview+open house at Yale (Geology & Geophysics)
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No - they didn't say anything about that. But it is generally a good sign (they definitely accept over 50% of those who visit).
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Good luck with flipping the coin.
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Accepted to Wisconsin-Madison Physics PhD Program.
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Congrats rb87! Jan 17 is so early. I'm kind of jealous.
I'm applying to all for AMO experiment as well.
I'm applying to all for AMO experiment as well.
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congratz rb87!!!
I'm also applying to AMO experiment. 6 of my schools are the same as yours, although madison is not one of them![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
I'm also applying to AMO experiment. 6 of my schools are the same as yours, although madison is not one of them
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Unofficially accepted to University of Chicago, an email from the admission chair yesterday ![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
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Just a reminder to everyone posting--it's good form to see you post your profiles in the "2012 Application Profiles and Admission Results" sticky if you haven't done so already. Feel free to leave blank any info you don't feel comfortable showing, but the more you share, the better the resource is for everyone.
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Hmmm, Berkeley asked me for my official transcript. Does that mean something?
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Last year, they asked certain people for official transcripts and told them in the email that they were planning on admitting them. It doesn't sound like they told you in the email they are planning on admitting you, but if it's like last year, you have been unofficially admitted.kangaroo wrote:Hmmm, Berkeley asked me for my official transcript. Does that mean something?
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^^
Really??? Here's hoping *cross fingers*
Really??? Here's hoping *cross fingers*
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Accepted 1/18 to UCI as a Chancellor's Fellow- ~22k RA/TA + 10k stipend = ~$32k funding for first 2 years.
Very happy to be able to let out a sigh of relief, but I'm not uncrossing my fingers just yet.![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
Very happy to be able to let out a sigh of relief, but I'm not uncrossing my fingers just yet.
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Got email from Caltech Geological & Planetary Sciences today (Jan 20). Accepted with a $29k fellowship for first year (no promises on future years, it seems though). They also tried to call. Will have a phone conversation next week to get all the details, and open house is Mar 1-2 this year.
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I talked with a professor on the admissions committee for Santa Barbara on skype earlier today - he told me that although the official decisions won't be made until February, that I'm among their top applicants and my acceptance is essentially decided! I'll wait to update my profile until I get the official letter/financial info.
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I just got an email notifying unofficial admission offer from the Ohio State U Astro! =D
Btw, I'm an international applicant, of overrepresented minority. This should be an encouragement to you guys!
Btw, I'm an international applicant, of overrepresented minority. This should be an encouragement to you guys!
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I got an email from UC Irvine asking for Official Transcripts, and saying that they were ready to make an admissions decision this week. Does anyone know if this is a good sign? Or do they just need the transcripts to process my application?
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If they don't have a copy, official or unofficial, it doesn't mean anything expect that they want you to complete your app. If they already have unofficial copies and say that those are acceptable for the initial evaluation, then it's usually a good sign.wavygravy wrote:I got an email from UC Irvine asking for Official Transcripts, and saying that they were ready to make an admissions decision this week. Does anyone know if this is a good sign? Or do they just need the transcripts to process my application?
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midwestphysics wrote:If they don't have a copy, official or unofficial, it doesn't mean anything expect that they want you to complete your app. If they already have unofficial copies and say that those are acceptable for the initial evaluation, then it's usually a good sign.wavygravy wrote:I got an email from UC Irvine asking for Official Transcripts, and saying that they were ready to make an admissions decision this week. Does anyone know if this is a good sign? Or do they just need the transcripts to process my application?
They already have unofficial, I really hope I get in, it looks like a great program for me. Thank you very much for the input
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Got an official offer from UCSB
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When and how did they contact you? And what program?kangaroo wrote:Got an official offer from UCSB
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Email to check decision status on website yesterday, physics.sarthorks wrote:When and how did they contact you? And what program?kangaroo wrote:Got an official offer from UCSB
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This would be a good time to post your profile. And congratulations to everyone so far.kangaroo wrote:Got an official offer from UCSB
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I got a fully funded studentship offer from the University of Bristol for research into quantum chaos today. ![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
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Received an official admissions offer from University of Washington today via email! They say they'll be sending "personalized letters" via email and postal mail soon (so no financial information yet).
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Just wondering, do colleges look at your list of applied colleges, decide whether or not you are using them for a back up, then disqualify you based on whether or not you will get into the other places?
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No, it's generally just used for statistics. So they can say that their applicants and accepted graduate students come from and apply to places like such and such.asdfuogh wrote:Just wondering, do colleges look at your list of applied colleges, decide whether or not you are using them for a back up, then disqualify you based on whether or not you will get into the other places?
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I'd also imagine that there is a small chance that it could result in better offers if they really want you.midwestphysics wrote:No, it's generally just used for statistics. So they can say that their applicants and accepted graduate students come from and apply to places like such and such.asdfuogh wrote:Just wondering, do colleges look at your list of applied colleges, decide whether or not you are using them for a back up, then disqualify you based on whether or not you will get into the other places?
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After I accepted and rejected offers during my MSc application cycle, each school asked us to fill out a survey for statistical purposes. It was optional but we could explain why we chose to apply, why we chose to accept/reject their school, why we ended up going to where we were going, did we think the funding offered was good enough etc. I think it's better to ask these questions for statistical purposes AFTER the decision, so that we aren't pressured to participate and so that we aren't left wondering whether or not they will really not consider the answers in our applications as promised!
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wavygravy wrote:I got an email from UC Irvine asking for Official Transcripts, and saying that they were ready to make an admissions decision this week. Does anyone know if this is a good sign? Or do they just need the transcripts to process my application?
I just got an email today from UCI as well, but it was in regards to sending them my official transcripts from the college I took one summer school course at. they have my official transcripts from my undergrad institution but not this one. hoping this doesnt delay too much/hurt the review of my application.
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Accepted to U Chicago astronomy with McCormick fellowship. ![Shocked :shock:](./images/smilies/icon_eek.gif)
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Ironic.ale87 wrote:Accepted to U Chicago astronomy with McCormick fellowship.
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Also, rejected by Caltech but it doesn't matter anymore.
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You mean coincidental. Irony has a totally different meaning...InquilineKea wrote:Ironic.ale87 wrote:Accepted to U Chicago astronomy with McCormick fellowship.I just got accepted to the UChicago Geophysical Sciences department with the McCormick fellowship too.
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Also, rejected by Caltech but it doesn't matter anymore.
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Accepted by Wisconsin Physics on 1/17.
Accepted by Columbia Applied Physics today (1/25).
So far so good!!
Accepted by Columbia Applied Physics today (1/25).
So far so good!!
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shortlisted by yale astro.
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Accepted to Columbia-Applied Physics on 1/25
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Maybe its just the anxiety talking
, but do the physics results seem to come out later than most? Watching the gradcafe lists is aggravating. Note, I'm not including: geophysics, astrophysics, physical chemistry, nor biophysics. I spoke to a professor at Caltech and they haven't even begun looking at applications.
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You seem familiar. Do we happen to know each other?hardenbr00k wrote:Maybe its just the anxiety talking, but do the physics results seem to come out later than most? Watching the gradcafe lists is aggravating. Note, I'm not including: geophysics, astrophysics, physical chemistry, nor biophysics. I spoke to a professor at Caltech and they haven't even begun looking at applications.
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We'll I guess that depends on who you are.InquilineKea wrote:You seem familiar. Do we happen to know each other?hardenbr00k wrote:Maybe its just the anxiety talking, but do the physics results seem to come out later than most? Watching the gradcafe lists is aggravating. Note, I'm not including: geophysics, astrophysics, physical chemistry, nor biophysics. I spoke to a professor at Caltech and they haven't even begun looking at applications.
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You're from Florida, right? And we both dated the same girl, right?hardenbr00k wrote:We'll I guess that depends on who you are.InquilineKea wrote:You seem familiar. Do we happen to know each other?hardenbr00k wrote:Maybe its just the anxiety talking, but do the physics results seem to come out later than most? Watching the gradcafe lists is aggravating. Note, I'm not including: geophysics, astrophysics, physical chemistry, nor biophysics. I spoke to a professor at Caltech and they haven't even begun looking at applications.