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Reject from UMN

Three rejection letters in the past two days. My application season is looking bad

No updates . Waiting goes on for one more week. Its Almost march and zero updates. Waiting game continues

I am waiting for UMN

It might be easier to get into masters than PhD in robotics. You can try that.

Better inform the grad student. If there is a error, probably the reviewer will find that as well while reviewing the paper. So earlier he/she knows, the better.

Put the link of your honours project on your CV or your website

I think this is a good score I don't know why you want to retake GRE.

That's okay. Lots of people make such minor mistakes. That wont be an issue

If you can, submit four recommendation letters to the university. That way you will be in a better position.

Give the new percentile scores. Its okay if you have given the old already but from now on give the new one.

Yes. You don't have to send your SOP unless they ask for it. CV is enough. I too don't know what they ask in the reference form. Try to find if there is template of reference from the university if they accept manual reference letters

I sent my resume and also gave them details of the work I had done with them - courses/research projects/TA and grades obtained. Send you CV to your professors.

Best way is by experience. Make a list of all the questions you were asked in the interview and prepare for it.

I agree with ashiepoo72

You can look at Canadian universities which doesn't require GRE.

Which course are u applying to?

I don't know about political science but i feel your SOP is small .Usually in engineering its from 500-1000 words. You can talk about any extra curricular activities you have been involved which will show you are a well rounded person You can also talk about any project/research work you have done in your undergrad

Personal/Diversity statement as I understand can be used to explain to admission committee how you can contribute to your university through your skills and it can also be used to explain the adversities you faced in your life and how you overcame it. I think its perfectly fine to talk about it.

Few suggestions I wouldn't suggest you to write , you were compelled by your family to pursue engineering. That will look bad. You can try to include works/projects in Computer science where you introduced your creativity in design It would be better if you expand more on your internships/jobs as that is where you show your interest/skill related to design The last but one paragraph is not clear to me - Especially the first two lines and its relation to next few sentences.

I can review it for you

I agree with jipq6175. If you can meet him in person that's the best way to tell about the deadline. Getting recommendations in time is a big process and it has to be handled carefully.

Yes. It might be a deterrent compared to your peers who might have 3.7 or above. But if you have enough research experience to compensate that, you will stand out. If you are able to reach 3.7, I would say you will be a strong candidate to the top 10-20 schools

I can review it for you.

My general suggestions: Try to reduce about your undergrad GPA content When you say "part of Men-On game development", you can describe about what part you were involved in and what you learnt from it Instead of just saying you have knowledge of C++, C#, Java , u can write about a project you have worked using these. That will demonstrate your level of understanding rather than stating it.