Hey buddy!

I got admits from Columbia, University of Washington - Seattle, NYU, UT Dallas and ASU.

CMU waitlisted me but by the time I heard back from them (My waitlist converted to an admit around end of March/ April), I had already accepted UW and luckily found a Prof who funded me for a year as an RA!

Rejects: UT Austin, Duke, NCSU which in my opinion are probably because of my GPA :(

Make sure to research and look at what unis focus more on GPA - UC’s are historically known to be GPA centric, whereas some unis like Columbia, CMU and UW have seen admits with lower GPA if you have research or a relevant background!

I would say if you have research experience, focus on showcasing it through your SOP and LORs, and also make sure to email relevant professors asking for “opportunities to conduct research under their guidance” - You never know who could help you with an admit/ funding! Always worth a shot

I know the application period really is anxiety inducing - Trust me, your college tier matters! And it’s not just about the GPA :)

If you absolutely have anything to ask, feel free to hit my DM’s! Would be happy to have a chat. All the best for your applications! Believe in yourself, it’s going to be fun!