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Lots of people have heard back for both acceptances and rejections. I, however, have yet to hear a peep! But as they held interview in February, I have written it off as an implied rejection...

Thanks! Loving the positive attitude! It's hard when you are international and no one around you really understands the process They still haven't contacted me. I sort of feel slighted! (look, I'm dealing with my grief through humour haha)

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Well, I have yet to hear back from two schools, but I think this year it's rejection from all seven schools I applied to. Currently I am not sure whether I will re-apply next year as I have a fall-back grad school plan in France set up. It is kind of hard to let go of the dream though ! So I might re-apply. I think my main mistake was not sufficiently tailoring my SoPs to each school. I was kind of too "shy" to blatantly bring forth the names and research of professors. It was kind of hard to figure out (as an international student) what exactly is expected of the American SoP... And I don't think the subject of my writing sample necessarily showed me as the best fit. Anyway I have learnt so much that I feel like I could definitely make a much better application. If anyone is in a similar situation (or has advice !) feel free to reach out

Joining the Berkeley rejection / broken hearts club ! I only applied to seven schools and have five left to hear from. Crossing fingers (for myself and for everyone still waiting ! )

Anyone else waiting to hear from Berkeley? Seeing those acceptances has re-awakened the nervousness that had been dormant since submitting the applications! And congrats to those accepted!

Hello - I literally just submitted my final applications last night! I've applied to 7 schools (of which Columbia, haha). I feel so much better now that the decision process is out of my hands and I have nothing to do but keep myself distracted until February!