Planning Admission 2021

[yellowsurf]

My friend who applied to Berkeley for their MCP program just got their admissions results via email! I won’t share more details for privacy reasons, but just wanted to let you all know that results at Berkeley are coming out. However, I also applied but haven’t received an email (and am currently dying to know). 

[numenor]

1 hour ago, oliviaplanning said:

Just wondering if anyone has applied to any Canadian universities? I've applied to Queens, UBC, and VIU. Have not heard back from any yet!

I’ve applied to Ryerson, McGill, UBC and UofT—so far have only heard back from Ryerson.

I’m very anxious as I come from a humanities background with limited experience in the field. The wait is killing me!

[yellowsurf]

Just got in at the University of Michigan! Admissions letter and funding to come next week! So thrilled!

[mightybruinss]

On 12/6/2020 at 9:59 PM, mightybruinss said:

Hey JBourne! I think I bumped into you on reddit. I'll be one of the people submitting my apps just before my deadlines next week... but can't wait to finally get it done. Good luck to everyone applying this round. Being able to submit applications with everything going on is an achievement within itself.

Age/Gender/Citizenship

26/M/US
1st Gen Graduate/Applicant

Undergraduate degree/School/Year graduated 

BA in History / UCLA / 2016
Transfer from CA Junior College / 2014

GPA - GRE  - TOEFL (for Int'l students) 

3.55 GPA (Upper Divs) - No GRE

Work Experience:

2+ years in Community & Economic Development for a Local Govt Agency 
2 years in local community development and public works construction non-profit orgs

Letter of recommendations: (from whom)

Undergrad prof, 2 former supervisors

Schools applied to: UCLA, UC Berkeley

In:

Out: UC Berkeley

Wait-list:

Awaiting:

Results:

Just checked my portal for Berkeley and received the rejection notice. Ouch! Oh well, shot my shot and still happy that I did. Good luck to all those still awaiting ?

[Guest]

Just got rejected from Berkeley ---well at least the wait is over! Good luck to those waiting on their results.

[nola360]

On 1/28/2021 at 12:21 PM, nola360 said:

 

Hi! Best of luck everyone!

 

Age/Gender/Citizenship

21/F/US

Undergraduate degree/School/Year graduated 

BA in Economics and Environmental Studies / top private school in the south / 2021

GPA - GRE  - TOEFL (for Int'l students) 

3.6 - 163/157/4

Work Experience:

Internship at renewable energy nonprofit, community gardens internship, tutor/TA

Letter of recommendations: (from whom)

internship supervisor/band director/professor

Schools applied to: Yale, UCLA, USC, UCI, Berkeley, UIC, UNC, Duke, UPenn, Michigan, NYU

In: USC, Penn, Duke, UIC

Out: Berkeley

Wait-list: 

Awaiting:  Yale, UCLA, UCI, UNC, Michigan, NYU

Results:

Just got my rejection from Berkeley - glad the wait is over. Good luck to everyone still waiting!

[yellowsurf]

Just got my rejection from Berkeley too.  Not surprised, a little disappointed, but mostly relieved that the wait is over. Things happen for a reason, and I hope the rest of y’all get into the schools you deserve! Hugs!

(Now I’m counting on you, UCLA! My second choice!)

Edited February 24, 2021 by yellowsurf

[JSW_Planning]

Is tonight a wave of rejections from Berkeley? Haven't heard anything from Berkeley, so I am super nervous now. It seems many have got their offers one or two weeks ago. Good luck to everyone!

[sh2405]

Out from Berkeley! Opinions anyone about USC or UIUC? 

[anxiousplanner]

Lol, woke up to a Berkeley rejection - seems like that was a theme last night. Even though it was expected, still stings! I'm with you, @yellowsurf, hoping for UCLA now!

[urbanplanning2021]

On 2/19/2021 at 6:26 PM, urbanplanning2021 said:

Hi everyone! I'm applying for masters programs and hoping to focus in the intersection of housing, data, and equity. Best of luck! ?

Age/Gender/Citizenship

25/F/US

Undergraduate degree/School/Year graduated 

BS in Biology and Environmental Science from competitive New England liberal arts school in 2017

GPA - GRE  - TOEFL (for Int'l students) 

GPA: 3.62, GRE: 167V, 167Q, 5.5W

Work Experience:

2.5 years at urban planning data internship in city government, recently started as a research assistant at an affordable housing tech startup/non-profit, 4 semesters as a TA for a course in R at a local university, 1 year at a food justice org.

Research Experience:

N/A

Letter of recommendations: (from whom)

Internship supervisor, undergrad biology professor, and the professor that I'm TAing for.

Schools applied to: USC, Berkeley, UCLA, UPenn, UIC, Rutgers, Harvard

In: USC

Out: Berkeley

Wait-list:

Awaiting: UCLA, UPenn, UIC, Rutgers, Harvard

Results:

Rejected from Berkeley ? Seems I'm in good company

[takeitorleaveit97]

On 2/11/2021 at 7:23 PM, takeitorleaveit97 said:

 

Age/Gender/Citizenship

24/F/US

Undergraduate degree/School/Year graduated 

BA in an Interdisciplinary Degree + minor in French/ private university in NYC / 2019
MSc / UK top school / 2021

GPA - GRE  - TOEFL (for Int'l students) 

3.68 BA/ still in MSc program - No GRE

Work Experience:

Lots of random research experience + year working abroad  

Letter of recommendations: (from whom)

All from undergrad professors (I was close to all of them and so I know they have a lot to say)

Schools applied to: Berkeley, Harvard, UPenn, Cornell, UMich, Columbia 

In: Berkeley, Cornell, UPenn 

Out:

Wait-list: 

Awaiting: Harvard, UMich, Columbia

Results:

 

 

In at UPenn

[cityplace_uptown]

Wow, Berkeley is not messing around. My condolences to everyone who got rejected, you'll end up somewhere great!

On another note Hunter College has started sending out results! 

[urbanplanning2021]

On 2/19/2021 at 6:26 PM, urbanplanning2021 said:

Hi everyone! I'm applying for masters programs and hoping to focus in the intersection of housing, data, and equity. Best of luck! ?

Age/Gender/Citizenship

25/F/US

Undergraduate degree/School/Year graduated 

BS in Biology and Environmental Science from competitive New England liberal arts school in 2017

GPA - GRE  - TOEFL (for Int'l students) 

GPA: 3.62, GRE: 167V, 167Q, 5.5W

Work Experience:

2.5 years at urban planning data internship in city government, recently started as a research assistant at an affordable housing tech startup/non-profit, 4 semesters as a TA for a course in R at a local university, 1 year at a food justice org.

Research Experience:

N/A

Letter of recommendations: (from whom)

Internship supervisor, undergrad biology professor, and the professor that I'm TAing for.

Schools applied to: USC, Berkeley, UCLA, UPenn, UIC, Rutgers, Harvard

In: USC, UPenn

Out: Berkeley

Wait-list:

Awaiting: UCLA, UIC, Rutgers, Harvard

Results:

In at UPenn!

Edited February 24, 2021 by urbanplanning2021

[ojireojire]

18 hours ago, ojireojire said:

Okay going to join the bandwagon of folks who decided to stop lurking. 

Age/Gender/Citizenship

24/M/US

Undergraduate degree/School/Year graduated 

B.A Political Science/Berkeley 2019

GPA - GRE  - TOEFL

3.86 GPA, 163V - 160Q - 4.5 AWA

Work Experience:

Worked at an Urban Planning nonprofit for one summer, director in a student-run nonprofit, internships at city

Research Experience:

4? semesters assistantship (don't remember on top of my head) on unrelated subject (terrorism)

Letter of recommendations: (from whom)

Two professors and a political figure

Schools applied to:   Rutgers, Cal (never happening), Penn, Florida State, Portland State, Harvard (never happening), UCLA, USC, UMN, UNC

In: UMN, Rutgers

Out: 

Wait-list: 

Awaiting:  Everything else

Results:

Also in at UPenn! despite literally failing the virtual interview (talking off topic, not answering the question etc.) 

If anybody chances on this thread in the future and is stressing about it, I assume there's a lot of grace since they know it'll be nerve-wracking. Don't worry about it future planning applicants! 

[educationtoplanning]

Congratulations to all UPenn acceptances! This is one where I'm getting a little anxious...I'm wondering if those who have heard back applied earlier on in the cycle? I submitted that app (as well as all of my others) the night that it was due so I'm hoping the delay is based on the order in which they are reviewing. (Also, those who have gotten in seem to be shoo ins anyways  )

[ojireojire]

50 minutes ago, educationtoplanning said:

Congratulations to all UPenn acceptances! This is one where I'm getting a little anxious...I'm wondering if those who have heard back applied earlier on in the cycle? I submitted that app (as well as all of my others) the night that it was due so I'm hoping the delay is based on the order in which they are reviewing. (Also, those who have gotten in seem to be shoo ins anyways  )

If it helps you contextualize: at least speaking for myself, at least I did submit all of my apps relatively early (up to a week in advance, though most a day or two in advance don't remember when I submitted UPenn though). I don't think not hearing back yet is a bad sign! Hang in there! Fingers crossed for a good result  

Edited February 24, 2021 by ojireojire

[JSW_Planning]

On 2/13/2021 at 3:06 PM, JSW_Planning said:

Age/Gender/Citizenship

21/F/Int'l

Undergraduate degree/School/Year graduated 

BS in planning related major / US Undergrad Top 25 / 2021

GPA - GRE  - TOEFL (for Int'l students) 

4.0 - GRE waived - TOEFL waived

Work Experience:

undergrad research assistant for 2 years (1 third-author journal paper, 1 conference presentation), city transportation department intern for 1 year

Letter of recommendations: (from whom)

1 undergrad department chair, 1 undergrad prof (research with), 1 landscape prof, 1 internship supervisor

Schools applied to: UC Berkeley, Harvard, Penn, UCLA, ETH

In: Penn

Out:

Wait-list: 

Awaiting: UC Berkeley, Harvard, UCLA, ETH

Interview: ETH (for the ESOP fellowship)

In at Penn! I submitted all my applications at the last minute, so I am more than happy to receive early notice at this time. 

Edited February 24, 2021 by JSW_Planning

[Oriole4869]

Hi everyone, 

Just found this thread today, thought I might join in. Good luck!

Age/Gender/Citizenship

31/M/USA

Undergraduate degree/School/Year graduated 

BS Geographical Sciences/2013

MS GIS/2019

GPA - GRE  - TOEFL (for Int'l students) 

BS: 3.2 

MS: 3.9

Work Experience:

4 years as GIS analyst/project manager for small federal government mapping contractor

3 years as coordinator/project manager for small transportation data contractor. Managing parking studies in LA and Bay Area, so linked with planning. Some GIS and programming. 

Letter of recommendations: (from whom)

2 professional (1 for each job), 1 academic from MS program

Schools applied to: Rutgers, Maryland, UC Berkeley, UCLA, UC Irvine, Washington, UIC

In: Rutgers (found out Monday night via email)

Out:

Wait-list: 

Awaiting: Maryland, UC Berkeley, UCLA, UC Irvine, Washington, UIC

[curiousplanner]

Hi y'all, 

Figured I'd add along to the thread. Best of luck to everyone!

Age/Gender/Citizenship

23/M/USA

Undergraduate degree/School/Year graduated 

BA Geography/public southern university/2020

GPA - GRE  - TOEFL (for Int'l students) 

GPA: 3.9

GRE waived

Work Experience:

1 year internship with a COG

1 year AmeriCorps Vista doing affordable housing work with nonprofit

Letter of recommendations: (from whom)

2 academic (2 professors from planning department at undergrad institution), 1 from current supervisor

Schools applied to: Rutgers, Michigan, UNC, Minnesota, Harvard

*Just applied for masters in urban planning for each program, no dual degree

In: 

Rutgers (found out 2/22 via email)

Michigan (found out 2/24 via phone)

Out:

Wait-list: 

Awaiting: UNC, Minnesota, Harvard

Edited February 25, 2021 by curiousplanner

[Stackase]

On 2/23/2021 at 8:20 AM, jsm94 said:

In at SUNY Buffalo with $6k scholarship and $5k TAship, which is basically 100% of in-state tuition. Going to be hard to justify Cornell's costs in light of this.

Hi there,

I applied to SUNY Buffalo too but yet to hear back. I applied a little late (02/02/21) and since they do rolling admissions I am curious as to when you submitted the application?

[jd212]

17 minutes ago, Stackase said:

Hi there,

I applied to SUNY Buffalo too but yet to hear back. I applied a little late (02/02/21) and since they do rolling admissions I am curious as to when you submitted the application?

Hi there! I applied pretty early in November, but my recommendations came through in early January. I imagine you'd still be under consideration if it's rolling, best of luck!

[rogueginger]

If you applied to Michigan, I checked my portal and received my admissions decision. They didn't send an email but I got in. On the note, it says information to follow in an email in the next few days.  

[takeitorleaveit97]

On 2/11/2021 at 7:23 PM, takeitorleaveit97 said:

 

Age/Gender/Citizenship

24/F/US

Undergraduate degree/School/Year graduated 

BA in an Interdisciplinary Degree + minor in French/ private university / 2019
MSc / UK top school / 2021

GPA - GRE  - TOEFL (for Int'l students) 

3.68 BA/ still in MSc program - No GRE

Work Experience:

Lots of random research experience + year working abroad  

Letter of recommendations: (from whom)

All from undergrad professors (I was close to all of them and so I know they have a lot to say)

Schools applied to: Berkeley, Harvard, UPenn, Cornell, UMich, Columbia 

In: Berkeley, UPenn, Cornell, UMich 

Out:

Wait-list: 

Awaiting: Harvard, Columbia

Results:

 

 

In at Michigan (no email, just checked portal)

[808sAndCheesecake]

Lurker here who just received Berkeley acceptance today. Was really nervous after seeing others hear back earlier, so wanted to share to let others waiting still that there's hope!

Edited February 25, 2021 by 808sAndCheesecake