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    ketchup got a reaction from jhopp_ in Interviews for top US/UK programs?   
    ^ This is untrue for chemistry.
    It is true that barely any interview. A couple do, but it's more of a last check after deciding offers to make sure you are a normal person/can speak english well. You won't be formally interviewed at visits, but it is basically an interview for the group you want to join at some places. You will be being watched.
     
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    ketchup got a reaction from AntiSpinel in Interviews for top US/UK programs?   
    ^ This is untrue for chemistry.
    It is true that barely any interview. A couple do, but it's more of a last check after deciding offers to make sure you are a normal person/can speak english well. You won't be formally interviewed at visits, but it is basically an interview for the group you want to join at some places. You will be being watched.
     
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    ketchup reacted to kristincas in Waitlist Success Stories for Hope   
    Well, I started this post for inspiration, but now I will post here to inspire others. After finishing interviews this cycle, I was waitlisted without interview at one university and waitlisted after interview at three universities. I have since been admitted to my top choice! I hope that others start getting admissions offers as those with multiple offers make decisions. The last few months have been such an emotional roller coaster!
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    ketchup got a reaction from firefoxquantum in 2 accepted, 4 waiting: need help deciding, plox!   
    Might be worth calling up to see if all acceptances are sent out (or not). They might give you more information.
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    ketchup got a reaction from ninah in Fall 2018 Cycle   
    Just contacted Caltech. Apparently all their admits have gone out and they hope to update the website by the end of the week. Hope that puts some minds at rest!
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    ketchup got a reaction from rw16202 in Fall 2018 Cycle   
    Just contacted Caltech. Apparently all their admits have gone out and they hope to update the website by the end of the week. Hope that puts some minds at rest!
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    ketchup got a reaction from rwoodward in Fall 2018 Cycle   
    Just contacted Caltech. Apparently all their admits have gone out and they hope to update the website by the end of the week. Hope that puts some minds at rest!
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    ketchup got a reaction from raul.carmo in Fall 2018 Cycle   
    Usually acceptance rates for international students are higher at private institutions than at public institutions.
    I think this is because at private institutions it costs the same to fund domestic and international students. This is not true at public institutions where a non US citizen's tuition is substantially higher than a US citizen's since the latter can qualify as an 'in-state' student when they've lived in the state for a time.
    However there are other reasons why international students may be disadvantaged such as familiarity of school/recommender/grading system... but this is true at any school.
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