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That's what I thought too, yet it seems to be the predominant choice so far! Not ruling out the obvious sample bias, but it's interesting to know that the number of people who only applied once and entered a program is so high in comparison. Figured it'd be lower. Also slightly regretting not breaking the 5+ years into more specific numbers but I didn't want to poll to have too many choices.

Has anyone ever messaged a professor during a review process (either app review or post-interview) and managed to convince them to invite you for an interview or into the program? Wondering how viable of a plan this is. Would it be seen as annoying? Wondering if any impressions were changed.

Has anyone heard from creteA who said they got an invite from Columbia? Wondering if they got a response and know who the PI is. If so, please PM me!

It's been a while for me so I'm wondering if others went through or are going through the same experience. I can add other questions (how many times taken the GRE, psych GRE, etc) if people are interested.

Did you have an opportunity to even ask other faculty questions specific to their work? I'm wondering how valuable and efficient for me to read articles from them or if I should just skim their abstracts.

Posting rejection via SDSU/UCSD email: As I'm sure you are aware, our program is very competitive. This year we received almost 400 applications for a maximum of 15 slots.The Selection Committee has now evaluated all applications and have made all interview offers. Although we understand this is not the result you were hoping for, we wish you well in your career.Please note that this notification is being made as a courtesy and you will receive an official notice by e-mail from the SDSU Graduate Admissions office at a later date. Couldn't even see a CAPTCHA to enter in the Submit Results page, so posting it here.