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Well, since they haven't announced any maintenance plans yet, I guess we won't find out tomorrow

When do they usually announce maintenance to their site? I've never seen their site maintenance announcements before... so I want to be sure I don't miss it if they do decide to update in the week.

And super anxious since I found out they'd be announcing awards at the end of march... :')

I have no idea lol, I was rejected without an interview

MIT just sent out their rejections for organic... in case anyone is still waiting

There's also a chance you (or anyone that hasn't heard back) is waitlisted. They don't inform applicants if they are waitlisted or not, so it could really go one of two ways (i.e. there's still a chance for you to get accepted). I'm pretty sure that is why they don't inform of rejections right away

Yup! Virtual is Feb 16th and 17th and in-person open houses are March 17th and the 24th

I didnt get a second interview-- just a call saying that I was admitted today (im organic) and info about visiting weekends and whatnot. So im sure its just a meeting with good news!

Has anyone who had a Caltech interview already heard back yet (organic specifically)? I can't remember if the interviewer said they'll have decisions by the end of this week or next week lol

I'm not sure how expensive the Bay Area is exactly since I've lived in the midwest my entire life, but is 38k a good stipend considering the cost of living in that area?

HAHA I I think I had the same problem. Talked so fast I forgot to mention some of the best parts of my undergrad experience and research?

Did they rush through any of the Caltech interviews (organic)? They rushed through mine and I'm scared thats a bad sign lol, they barely asked any follow up questions so I'm concerned

I didn't apply to UCSD or UCLA but I heard back from a faculty member at Berkeley about a week and a half ago. I was reading some old admissions forums and some people received their official acceptances without being contacted by a professor. They haven't sent official acceptances yet so there is still hope if you haven't heard from them yet! Also to those wondering about Caltech organic, my interviewer mentioned more interviews are going on early next week, and these interviews were not listed on the initial schedule, which makes me think they are not done sending out interviews to prospectives.

Does anyone have an idea of Berkeley's stipend? They didn't send out official acceptances yet and I'm more concerned about their stipend considering how expensive the area is.

This is super helpful, thank you!! Glad to hear your interview went well!