zjc664656505 Posted January 2, 2021 Posted January 2, 2021 Hello everyone, I'm one of the MIT EECS PhD applicants for the 2021 fall. Recently, I saw someone already posted that they got acceptance to the MIT EECS Master program, which is so confusing because MIT only has the MEng EECS program for their own undergraduates and anyone who wants to get into their PhD program has to apply their PhD program. I contacted one of my potential POI at MIT, and he said he has not started reviewing the applicants' profiles and will start soon in the next week. It seems very unlikely that anyone can get acceptance at such a early time.
kkdas088 Posted January 3, 2021 Posted January 3, 2021 Relax. Check the calendar http://calendars.mit.edu/eecs Seems the meetings related to graduate admissions end on 3rd Feb,2021. So, hopefully after that letters will be sent.
theUniqueOne_v2 Posted January 3, 2021 Posted January 3, 2021 On 1/2/2021 at 6:31 AM, zjc664656505 said: Hello everyone, I'm one of the MIT EECS PhD applicants for the 2021 fall. Recently, I saw someone already posted that they got acceptance to the MIT EECS Master program, which is so confusing because MIT only has the MEng EECS program for their own undergraduates and anyone who wants to get into their PhD program has to apply their PhD program. I contacted one of my potential POI at MIT, and he said he has not started reviewing the applicants' profiles and will start soon in the next week. It seems very unlikely that anyone can get acceptance at such a early time. I was a bit unhinged at the deadline being postponed although by just a day. Does it mean that there are fewer applicants?
dcat52 Posted January 9, 2021 Posted January 9, 2021 On 1/3/2021 at 11:16 AM, theUniqueOne_v2 said: I was a bit unhinged at the deadline being postponed although by just a day. Does it mean that there are fewer applicants? I thought about the implications of that, but I do remember when I checked and performed last minute tweaks the last day, the website glitched many times, often giving an 500 error. Anyways I applied, did any of you reach out to POIs? I got the impression that they didn't want that but I am never sure.
theUniqueOne_v2 Posted January 9, 2021 Posted January 9, 2021 5 hours ago, dcat52 said: I thought about the implications of that, but I do remember when I checked and performed last minute tweaks the last day, the website glitched many times, often giving an 500 error. Anyways I applied, did any of you reach out to POIs? I got the impression that they didn't want that but I am never sure. No I haven't contacted them. Have you? How's their response?
dcat52 Posted January 9, 2021 Posted January 9, 2021 3 hours ago, theUniqueOne_v2 said: No I haven't contacted them. Have you? How's their response? Nope I haven't.
cicolus Posted January 16, 2021 Posted January 16, 2021 I heard back from one professor whose work I really like from MIT and he wants to schedule an interview with me. I saw a past post that MIT only interviews borderline applicants. Does anyone know if it is still true? Oh my god I'm so anxious, nervous, arghh... Now I'm afraid if I mess up the interview my chance is going to be 0 afterwards.
Dideng Posted January 16, 2021 Posted January 16, 2021 The same for me. Just wonder what's the research field of you? I heard that if you're ESL(English is you second lang) applicant, an interview would generally be necessary to ensure you can communicate well with the Profs you may work with.
anti-anonymous Posted January 16, 2021 Posted January 16, 2021 Professor I contacted said interviews are standard in their lab. That said, you can imagine if the professor already knows the applicant pretty well (e.g. joined the lab as a undergrad or masters) then there is no need to interview. It seems bizarre to me a prof would accept a student, fund them, mentor them, etc without getting to know the student on a personal level beyond what's on paper. I wouldn't believe everything online as a steadfast rule :).
theUniqueOne_v2 Posted January 16, 2021 Posted January 16, 2021 (edited) 10 hours ago, cicolus said: I heard back from one professor whose work I really like from MIT and he wants to schedule an interview with me. I saw a past post that MIT only interviews borderline applicants. Does anyone know if it is still true? Oh my god I'm so anxious, nervous, arghh... Now I'm afraid if I mess up the interview my chance is going to be 0 afterwards. You people are scared because you get interviews? I am scared 'cause I'm not getting an interview ??? Edited January 16, 2021 by theUniqueOne_v2
dcat52 Posted January 16, 2021 Posted January 16, 2021 In in the same boat as the unique one. So your said you heard back from the professor, so you reached out to them directly? Out of curiosity, want to share the lab you are interested in?
Dideng Posted January 17, 2021 Posted January 17, 2021 Does anyone know what would be the ratio of getting admitted after receiving an interview?
kkdas088 Posted January 19, 2021 Posted January 19, 2021 On 1/16/2021 at 7:06 PM, theUniqueOne_v2 said: You people are scared because you get interviews? I am scared 'cause I'm not getting an interview ??? Is approaching POI is the only solution for this or should we wait?
theUniqueOne_v2 Posted January 19, 2021 Posted January 19, 2021 33 minutes ago, kkdas088 said: Is approaching POI is the only solution for this or should we wait? I have absolutely no clue
Dideng Posted January 20, 2021 Posted January 20, 2021 8 minutes ago, shannon58 said: Got an interview request from PI Congrats！Could you pls share your research area? Thanks.
Dideng Posted January 20, 2021 Posted January 20, 2021 27 minutes ago, shannon58 said: The information systems one? Thanks! Best luck of u!
KronosT Posted January 20, 2021 Posted January 20, 2021 14 hours ago, shannon58 said: Got an interview request from PI Did you contact your PI after applying? Does he already happen to know you, if you dont mind telling me? Good look for your interview btw!
KronosT Posted January 20, 2021 Posted January 20, 2021 (edited) On 1/19/2021 at 4:25 AM, kkdas088 said: Is approaching POI is the only solution for this or should we wait? I approached my PI and he said he will interview only those candidates that have already been selected for the PhD program. IDK if that's true or just a polite way of telling me to F off ? Edited January 20, 2021 by KronosT
shannon58 Posted January 22, 2021 Posted January 22, 2021 I didn't know him. I didn't reach out. He said they typically do at least 1 interview to make sure students are a good fit. He also said to expect offers by mid Feb.
anti-anonymous Posted January 22, 2021 Posted January 22, 2021 I can confirm shannon58. I've had a few interviews (with the same group) and the PI said decisions should be out early February.
cicolus Posted January 24, 2021 Posted January 24, 2021 I had an interview earlier and the Professor didn't tell me anything about the admission process (I wonder if that's a good sign or bad). On 1/22/2021 at 10:23 AM, shannon58 said: He said they typically do at least 1 interview to make sure students are a good fit. He also said to expect offers by mid Feb. Does this apply to the entire EECS department or just the lab/group you interviewing with?
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