MIT IDM Fall 2021

[Faighar]

Hi all! 

Congrats to the people that got accepted and good luck to you all. 

New to the thread, so I’ll share some of my information. Applied 2 days before due date, I’m an Engineering background (only because I get to choose 1). I have 4+ years of experience. 

I’ve also received that email on 3rd of Mar about reviewing my application. Haven’t heard anything since. I should say that email was odd since not all applicants have received it, and it has been almost 3 weeks since that email. 

Hoping for the best to all of you!

 

Edited March 22, 2021 by Faighar
Wrong date

[wemuns]

Congratulations!!!! @leeps

All the best for your Masters with MIT ?

I gave my interview on 8th March, and really anxious since it has been more than 2 weeks now! I hope they convey their decision to me soon! 
 

Edited March 22, 2021 by wemuns

[desginengineeringmasters]

I just got my acceptance last night too! Super excited. @leeps would love to connect!

[aqudon]

@leepscongrats on the offer! If I may ask what other programs have you applied to and gotten offers from? What’s your general opinion of the different options?

[TheCreator]

Hey Everyone,

First off, a huge congrats to @leeps and @desginengineeringmasters!

Similar to @Faighar I'm new here so I'll share a bit about my background as well.

I applied with an undergraduate degree in design and a background in business. Prior to pursing my design degree I worked in the music industry for 10+ years in various roles ranging from event marketing to brand partnerships and new business development. This unusual path has led to a passion for product design and innovation, specifically looking for ways to improve the quality of life for vulnerable populations. It's crazy where life can lead us sometimes ?

Received the email on March 3rd. Interview took place on March 11.

Best of luck to everyone waiting on next steps!

Edited March 22, 2021 by TheCreator

[j118]

IDM Alum here. Congrats to those who made it and good luck to everyone else! Feel free to PM me for any questions. 

[Azman]

Hey guys! Got my acceptance on Sunday too so really happy! God has been kind. Good luck to everyone!

[kweeneytodd]

53 minutes ago, Azman said:

Hey guys! Got my acceptance on Sunday too so really happy! God has been kind. Good luck to everyone!

Congrats and all the best! Would you mind sharing when you had your interview?

[wemuns]

2 hours ago, kweeneytodd said:

Congrats and all the best! Would you mind sharing when you had your interview?

Same question, really nervous ? 

[robopobox]

Wow great news and congrats to @leeps , @desginengineeringmasters & @Azman

I had my interview on 9th March in engineering. eagerly waiting for IDM decision.

I can imagine what everyone else is going through hitting F5 every  second waiting for their email. 

Best wishes to all 

[Wobblyrhino]

@robopobox Hitting F5 *constantly* over here ?

[desginengineeringmasters]

If it helps, I got the email for an interview Feb 26th, and interviewed on March 2nd. Important to note that even though I was accepted, I haven't received an email yet. Matt Kressy, the founding director, personally called to let me know of my acceptance. Everyone who was accepted so far got a call from him (I believe). He said emails would be coming in a week or so (I can't remember exactly because my head was spinning I was so excited), so don't quote me on that. 

Hope that helps and gives your F5 key a bit of a break ? Best of luck!!

[Rishabh Agnihotri]

20 minutes ago, desginengineeringmasters said:

If it helps, I got the email for an interview Feb 26th, and interviewed on March 2nd. Important to note that even though I was accepted, I haven't received an email yet. Matt Kressy, the founding director, personally called to let me know of my acceptance. Everyone who was accepted so far got a call from him (I believe). He said emails would be coming in a week or so (I can't remember exactly because my head was spinning I was so excited), so don't quote me on that. 

Hope that helps and gives your F5 key a bit of a break ? Best of luck!!

Wow this is amazing. This is why I love this program. Best of luck man, may you do great things!

[desginengineeringmasters]

On 3/22/2021 at 8:15 PM, aqudon said:

@leepscongrats on the offer! If I may ask what other programs have you applied to and gotten offers from? What’s your general opinion of the different options?

@aqudon I started a thread a few days ago where we're discussing different options: 

Would be great to hear your opinions on these as well

[firsttimeuser]

Hello! I have been admitted to MIT IDM with a design background, and I would love to share my experience as well if it helps.

I was interviewed on March 2nd, and I was notified of my acceptance via the phone as well. Amongst the program acceptances I have received in my life, it has been the most heartfelt one. 

The founding director of the program is gold.

I'd love to connect with fellow admits and alumni, and I would like to share information that would be helpful to other applicants who are waiting for their results given that it is within a boundary that I am comfortable with. 

Edited March 24, 2021 by firsttimeuser

[Wobblyrhino]

Wow a phone call? Matt is so wholesome ❤️  I think that reflects well in how the program was put together/what it entails.

I guess I'll actually turn my phone ringer on. Looking forward to all the robocalls I'll be getting excited about. ?

Edited March 24, 2021 by Wobblyrhino

[flashdrive]

On 3/4/2021 at 5:31 PM, flashdrive said:

@aqudon @youxiangbutongle I'm still waiting on a few additional replies so once I have the full summary I'll post key takeaway here for consideration

Just dm'd both of you @aqudon  @youxiangbutongle

[wemuns]

11 hours ago, firsttimeuser said:

Hello! I have been admitted to MIT IDM with a design background, and I would love to share my experience as well if it helps.

I was interviewed on March 2nd, and I was notified of my acceptance via the phone as well. Amongst the program acceptances I have received in my life, it has been the most heartfelt one. 

The founding director of the program is gold.

I'd love to connect with fellow admits and alumni, and I would like to share information that would be helpful to other applicants who are waiting for their results given that it is within a boundary that I am comfortable with. 

Are all of you who received the acceptance call based in the US? Or did they make calls worldwide? 
Just curious! 

[firsttimeuser]

@wemunsHe made an international call for me!

[cookiesandchai]

Hey everyone, I got the call as well. I am also international and I've applied with a business background. Looking forward to connecting with the rest of you. 

And goodluck to all the rest who applied ❤️

I had my interview on March 9th if that helps.

 

[robopobox]

4 hours ago, cookiesandchai said:

Hey everyone, I got the call as well. I am also international and I've applied with a business background. Looking forward to connecting with the rest of you. 

And goodluck to all the rest who applied ❤️

I had my interview on March 9th if that helps.

 

I had it on the same day as well from engineering background.

@cookiesandchaiAny update so far? 

Edited March 25, 2021 by robopobox

[cookiesandchai]

@robopobox I heard back last weekend on Sunday with the call from Matt. 

[gabrielatvives]

Hello everybody! I was accepted too last sunday. I am from Peru and with a business background. Hope to connect with all and best luck for all of you!

[wemuns]

Did anyone else receive any calls this Sunday, 29th March? (I didn't receive any, just curious)

[Wobblyrhino]

@wemuns nope. nothing yet.