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KayD

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  1. This thread was 4 years ago, but I'm digging for info on Duke. So does Duke do rounds of interviews, like first choice the first weekend, second choice the next, or are they just split up?
  2. I am thrilled to say I got an invitation to interview weekend at Duke for the Civil and Environmental Engineering PhD program! I know that different schools have different approaches to interviews, with some schools making interviews competitive with only 25% admission, others where you are basically guaranteed as long as you aren't super awkward or get really drunk, or in the middle inviting 12 and accepting 6. Does anyone have knowledge of where Duke's CEE program stands on the spectrum?
  3. Undergrad Institution: UCMajor(s): Biology & Environmental ScienceGPA in Major: 3.4 Honors for researchGRE Scores -revised:Q: 157V: 167 (opposite everyone else's scores, I know)W: 4Research Experience: A few years of work experience in biotech research. Awards/Honors/Recognitions: Distinction in the major for undergrad research. Pertinent Activities or Jobs: work as research assistantApplying to Where: UC Berkeley, UC Davis, Colorado School of Mines, Duke, North Carolina State University Admitted: Colorado School of Mines Rejected: UC Berkeley, UC Davis Invitation to interview: Duke Anyone know relative chance of admission to Duke if invited to an interview???
  4. I received an email from UNC- Chapel Hill inviting me to the ESE departmental open house January 29. I'm not sure if I should be excited or not. I have heard of getting invited to an interview weekend, but the email does not mention an interview. Does this indicate anything for my chances of admission? Here is the email: "Dear Applicants,I'd like to invite you to our departmental Open House on January 29. We do realize that if you are applying from overseas you are unlikely to be able to make it, but we hope that we will be able to at least live stream the group session (and you should feel free to reach out to faculty regarding your application).The schedule for the day has not been determined, but in the past we have held a group session hosted by Dr. Aitken and other faculty, opportunities for individuals to meet with faculty and research groups, a departmental tour, lunch, and a student reception.1. Please RSVP to me if you intend to make it on the 29th.2. If you would be interested in staying with a student host (this minimizes your costs and gives you an important perspective on the department), please respond to me (strictly) BY January 15 with the following information:- Which faculty you are interested in working with and- Your travel plans, if known.Of course, if you can arrange your own accommodation that is fine, too.Finally, if you cannot make it then you are welcome to visit at another time. The Gillings School of Global Public Health will hold an Open House, aimed at admitted students, in March.Best wishes for the holiday season. Please let me know if you have any questions, but I will be on holiday from tomorrow through Jan 4."
  5. I am not sure if my undergraduate research thesis was particularly well written. At the time of graduation my advisor and I were both over it and basically just said good enough so its done. However, I talk about my undergraduate research in my personal statement. Should I submit the thesis paper or not? How much will they really read it? I'm not sure what is worse, having a poorly written thesis or not submitting it altogether... Thanks for the advice!
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