boilermaker Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 at least they are replying to the emails in addition here are some stats that i found from the grad cafe archives they may not give an accurate pic but may serve as an indication In 2011 mech started reporting approx by 24 feb in 2010 by 12 feb in 2009 by 24 feb so they shud start this year between 15th to 25th feb i think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbaNader Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 (edited) Just FYI: Purdue ME has had a problem for the last two years where they are exceeding their internal enrollment cap. That, coupled with funding sources drying out will make admissions much more selective this year. Don't be surprised if they expect you to pay for your education - thats how they make up for lost funding. Edited February 1, 2012 by AbaNader Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechapplicant2012 Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Guys, if we haven't heard from Caltech does it mean it's a reject? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanuckBoy Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Oy... looks like we're in for a tough fight... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boilermaker Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 yup, and the crummy part is that ive only applied to PU - Mech. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanuckBoy Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 BTW, According to Peterson's, 450 people applied last year or the year before. This year is over 1100?! http://www.petersons.com/graduate-schools/purdue-university-school-of-mechanical-engineering-admissions-000_10027860_10099.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbaNader Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 I don't know if this helps anyone but I got an informal offer from JHU. The POI said formal offers will be sent after visit days (which she invited me to) which is after Feb. 24th. If you haven't gotten an offer yet, then don't despair...it seems official offers are sent much later. In fact, if you haven't gotten a rejection yet, that might be a good sign. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonylee Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 I don't know if this helps anyone but I got an informal offer from JHU. The POI said formal offers will be sent after visit days (which she invited me to) which is after Feb. 24th. If you haven't gotten an offer yet, then don't despair...it seems official offers are sent much later. In fact, if you haven't gotten a rejection yet, that might be a good sign. Hope so... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonylee Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 I don't know if this helps anyone but I got an informal offer from JHU. The POI said formal offers will be sent after visit days (which she invited me to) which is after Feb. 24th. If you haven't gotten an offer yet, then don't despair...it seems official offers are sent much later. In fact, if you haven't gotten a rejection yet, that might be a good sign. Hope so... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbaNader Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 I just got an acceptance to UCSD but without any financial aid (so far). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCS_aspirant Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Got into MIT MechE, but very confused about financial aid. They said- all the students are admitted without assistantship, and later matched with advisors. Now, what happens if they don't find a match? Do I need to pay on my own (which is not going to happen)? MechE_Girl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbaNader Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 (edited) Got into MIT MechE, but very confused about financial aid. They said- all the students are admitted without assistantship, and later matched with advisors. Now, what happens if they don't find a match? Do I need to pay on my own (which is not going to happen)? Congratulations! I'm still waiting on MIT, Caltech and UCSB. Do you mind sharing your stats? Edited February 10, 2012 by AbaNader Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCS_aspirant Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Congratulations! I'm still waiting on MIT, Caltech and UCSB. Do you mind sharing your stats? BS in Aerospace Engineering, BS in Physics, Minor in Mathematics (a top US public university) GPA: 3.99/4.00 (Both of my majors GPAs are 4.0) GRE: 650/800/4.5 (V/Q/Q) TOEFL: 117/120 Research experience.Lab A: 3 years in a space science lab (2 summers)Lab B: 1.5 years in a dark energy research lab (1 summer)In freshman year, worked on a student team design project (but I don't think it was "research").Currently working in both the labs. Awards:Important one is: one of the top 3 juniors in the engineering college. Others:Advanced coursework: completed 1/2 of the requirements of a Masters degree as an undergrad.One semester study abroad. 2 months of work abroad.Working as an academic adviser for 2 years now. LORs:Research adviser in lab A (see "Research experience" above).Professor under whom I took a graduate class in my junior year.Work supervisor (a PhD) for my advising job. Publications: [*]NIL. But one article in an undergraduate research journal. Stuff I don't have: [*]Never did any research outside the university. Limited industrial experience. [*]Don't have any contact with any professor at MIT. And thank you AbaNader. It would be a shame if I don't get to go there for not getting any funding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10sor Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 (edited) I'm still waiting on MIT as well. Did anyone else get in? Based on previous years' results, they send out most acceptances within a span of a few days. The decisions released later in March are almost always rejections... Edited February 15, 2012 by 10sor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neocortex Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 I got my acceptance today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCS_aspirant Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 I got my acceptance today. Any news about funding? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neocortex Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Not much. Just stated that I should look for RAship from professors with matching interest. They will only notify about fellowships after the open house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCS_aspirant Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Not much. Just stated that I should look for RAship from professors with matching interest. They will only notify about fellowships after the open house. Same here. But getting an MIT fellowship is probably not my thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanuckBoy Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 For those waiting for Purdue, decisions will begin to roll out today and continue for the next month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonylee Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 For those waiting for Purdue, decisions will begin to roll out today and continue for the next month. Thanks, any information about Cornell ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanuckBoy Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 I don't know about Cornell. I heard the bulk of the decisions for MIT internationals will roll out in the next 2 weeks. USC is also rolling out decisions now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polytropic Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Thanks, any information about Cornell ? I got an admit to PhD from Cornell (MAE dept.) on Feb 7. Anyone knows about Stanford ME PhD admissions ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanuckBoy Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 I got an email from Stanford saying the decisions will be made late March to early April. Some will be made early to mid March. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polytropic Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 I got an email from Stanford saying the decisions will be made late March to early April. Some will be made early to mid March. Ok, I received the same email but I thought maybe someone had some insider information... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10sor Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 ^^ Were the emails for Stanford MS or PhD? I applied for MS and haven't heard anything yet... Quite a few of my friends were admitted to the MS program without funding in early Feb. My background is similar to many of theirs, so I hope it'll turn out alright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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