[UTornto Computer Science MSc F19]

2 hours ago, GokuUI said:

Thanks for replying! Really calmed me down to know that it isn't as big a deal as I thought it would be! I get a sort of waiver from TOEFL cause I graduated from a US university. I really hope it boils down to LOR, GPA and projects (fingers crossed). 

I Like your name ? Goku Ultra Instinct  !!!

[UTornto Computer Science MSc F19]

Just now, cs_103 said:

What research area are you applying for?

I'm applying for ML.

computational biology, 2nd pref ML

[UTornto Computer Science MSc F19]

17 hours ago, cs_103 said:

I listed all the POIs in my SOP, as well as in the application, also because in my SOP I explained the reasons for my interest in them.

Last year's results page shows that the first acceptances went out at the beginning of January, and the last ones in April (if I remember well), thus there is a huge time period during which to be anxious ?

The only POI I (kind of) contacted is a professor that explicitly stated to submit a form if interested in being supervised by him, but I haven't heard back from him yet (even though I think he visited my homepage) and I haven't had direct contact, such as an e-mail, with him.

I think it is not that necessary to contact them, even because on the department's FAQ it's stated that "Your application will be read by one or more members of our Admissions Committee. The best applications are then sent to faculty members in each applicant's research area(s) for additional comments. Some applicants are contacted for additional information or for a telephone interview." Thus, I think that, if we pass the first screening, our applications will be forwarded to the POIs as well.

My biggest worry is that I come from a kind of unknown Engineering School (even though it is one of the top ones in Europe), and I have no clue about my GPA conversion (of course I checked with their tool that is greater than B+, but I don't know how much greater it is).

Moreover, I listed my POIs in the form with the format "Prof. Name Surname", and not by surname as stated before. I realized it a week ago, and I hope it won't affect me in any way ?

Hi. Thanks for your response. I am heavily relying on one strong LOR from Max Planck and my bachelors is from a top IIT (i hope that is somewhat known, obviously still not among the top schools in the world ) with good GPA. Best Wishes ?

[UTornto Computer Science MSc F19]

Since our applications are getting reviewed and SGS status updated to "under review", I think it a good time start this thread. 
My worries:

I did not mention POI's name in SOP. Mentioned in departmental form though. Shall I not get picked up?

When will the decisions start to be dished out?

Should I contact my POI? Does it really matter?

 

So, people, share your worries too and if possible answer some of mine.

[MIT EECS 2019]

6 hours ago, Jay Wong said:

No... "U" means "International, with US degree"

yep, sorry, messed it up

 

[MIT EECS 2019]

7 hours ago, MAshKam said:

What does status "U" mean? 

American but outside America college education. Refer gradcafe results section.

[MIT EECS 2019]

I think they process US residents' applications first. Maybe I am wrong though.

[MIT EECS 2019]

Seems like someone of status "U" got an interview yesterday. Anybody else did?

[Harvard SEAS Fall 2019]

Computer Science, PhD applicant

[MIT EECS 2019]

2 hours ago, zjh said:

It's a myth whether we should contact POIs. Honestly I have heard of cases where none of the POIs even replied and the guy got into the programs. There are also cases where the POI's reply sounds promising but the guy didnt get in

Thanks for the reply. Best of Luck ?

[MIT EECS 2019]

Me too. Area of interest BIoinformatics, Data Science, Machine Learning. Is it necessary to contact POI? And when can we expect to hear from them?