skhann

Seeing that the "Decision Made" at UMN means rejection, I've officially struck out this season. I may or may not apply next cycle. It was great interacting with you guys. Wishing you all the best for your future endeavors. Adios!

Thanks man. Means a lot to me. No I'm not in that much despair so no wandering in the forest for me I've been through much in my life so this is nothing comparatively. Just that I'm afraid about my prospects in the next cycle, especially all the emotional, logistical and, more importantly, financial hassle involved. P.S. Good to know things turned around for you and wishing you the best for your future endeavors.

Good tips for domestic students. I am an international applicant though so the waivers don't work for me. Plus there's the TOEFL test fee and the application fees are also higher for international applicants. These expenses forced me to cut down on my applications and now I'm left with no options.

I'm in the same boat. Except I'm not sure whether I would be able to go the second cycle route. Tough luck I guess. Congratulations to all the admits from my side as well.

Congrats to all those who have been admitted to their dream programs, or at least acceptable programs. Wishing you all the best for your future endeavors. The rest of us are still hanging in here, dreading another cycle. That's life I guess.

Congrats! Guess your camping trip paid dividends.

Right. US schools are quick though. Even some Feb.1 deadliners are sending acceptances.

When do they notify usually?

Congrats! I guess they only interviewed those they really wanted in the program. You have bright chances of getting admitted.

I know. I have long assumed it as a rejection though. Soldiering on for the rest of the cycle

I've not got any interview requests from Vanderbilt. If there was a chance, a request would have arrived by now. Judging by the DGS email pre-application-deadline, I'm assuming a rejection.

For a second I thought this was MRes/PhD.

Anyway, I can only talk about my applications. Vanderbilt appears to have interviewed those it wanted to admit with chances of an invite getting slimmer. Minnesota is likely to announce by the end of this week or early next week.

Probably the slowest Sunday on this thread.

With a score of 4.5/8, I would say it is not a bad showing at all.