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Hey CheeAZ, Congrats on UT and TAMU! When did you hear from Houston, and what was their method of notification? Can I ask what state your from/where you did your undergrad? I, too, applied to UT ChEE (rejected) and Houston (waiting), but I am a Texas native and a friend of mine who is already in grad school told me that those who are not from the state of Texas have a better chance of being accepted to Texas schools because they try to maintain diversity. Anybody care to weigh in on the validity of that statement? Or was he just trying to make me feel better for not getting into UT? And CheeAZ, you have a line-up of your preferences yet? Thanks!

It seems like you've already got it sorted, but just my two cents... UC Riverside accepted me and within two weeks I received an e-mail saying that the 2013 cohort was filling up and if I wanted a spot I needed to respond ASAP. I contacted the graduate admissions counselor, and he informed me that it was an automatic e-mail sent by the department and that I did in fact have until 4/15 to decide. So I know it's a different scenario, but sometimes just asking someone else can really shed some light on the situation! Good luck with your decision!

I'm Chemical Engineering, but I found out in January that I was rejected- So I imagine if you have not heard anything yet, you very well may be on the wait list. Good luck!

I have been accepted to WashU's Energy, Environmental, and Chemical Engineering PhD program, so I will be in the engineering building and library most of the time- My dad grew up in St Louis, so I've visited before, but they lived in StL county, not the city. (Think Webster Groves, Kirkwood...) But that was 40 years ago, so he admits he is not much help when it comes to knowing driving distances/times as they currently exist. Are these suburb communities too far for someone who wants easy access to the school at the drop of a hat? My girlfriend and I will be there together, and I want her to be in a safe place. Also, I have 3 dogs that I will be bringing (non-negotiable). These are the main reasons I've thought I may need to venture out to the suburbs. But we'd be willing to rent an apartment near Forest Park that we could take the dogs, or one near any dog park for that matter. We'd like to keep the rent under $650/mo. What do y'all think? Thanks!

Undergrad Institution: Graduated May 2011 from LeTourneau University; small, private liberal arts school in Tx. Mostly known for aeronautical engineering Major(s): Physics, Chemistry Minor(s): Education GPA in Major: 3.4 Overall GPA: 3.4 Length of Degree: 4yrs Position in Class: Idk, top half for sure Type of Student: Domestic, white, male GRE Scores: Q: 164 V: 162 W: 4.0 Research Experience: None- not proud of this, but wasn't required in my program and I had no desire for grad school at the time. Awards/Honors/Recognitions: Student Teacher of the Year, various scholarships Pertinent Activities or Jobs: Physics and Physical Sciences Lab Assistant/TA Any Miscellaneous Accomplishments that Might Help: Intern for 1 year in Env. Lab at Eastman Chemical Company. Was hired upon graduation and now have 2 years experience in Analytical Laboratory at Eastman. Applying for PhD at: Washington University in St. Louis - Energy, Environmental, and Chemical Engineering - Accepted 1/27 $27k Univ. California Riverside - Chemical and Environmental Engineering - Accepted 1/10 $26k Univ. Texas - Chemical Engineering - Rejected 1/10 Louisiana State University - Chemical Engineering - Accpeted (provisionally) 2/9 University of Houston - Chemical Engineering - Waiting University of Michigan - Chemical Engineering - Waiting Vanderbilt University - Chemical Engineering - Waiting Yale University - Chemical Engineering - Waiting North Carolina State University - Chemical Engineering - Waiting Univ. Connecticut - Chemical Engineering - Waiting Univ. Oklahoma - Chemical Engineering - Waiting

Since Giles heard from NC State and Labrett heard from Michigan, I'm going to assume that, at best, I'm on a waiting list, and possibly rejected. Anyone heard yay or nay from Yale, UConn, Vanderbilt, Oklahoma, or Houston??

New here! I applied to UT Austin - Rejected Washington University in St. Louis - Accepted University of California, Riverside - Accepted LSU - Provisional (want me to pay for some undergrad courses first) NC State - Waiting Yale - Waiting U Mich - Waiting Vanderbilt - Waiting UConn - Waiting Oklahoma - Waiting Houston - Waiting Actually a BS Chemist, but graduated in 2011 and work now for a chemical company, Eastman. Learned quickly that a BS Chemistry degree gets me nowhere, and Chem Engr fascinates me. So 2 years of experience, no papers. GPA3.44 GRE 164 Quant 162 Verbal 4.0 Writing Glad to have found this resource and looking forward to learning from everyone. Good luck to all!