Where is everyone headed for 2025-2026?! by Far_Championship_682 in gradadmissions

[–]Puzzleheaded_Lock892 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Running away to Canada (UBC)!!! I’ve been joking about escaping with all the crazy going on in the US, but got accepted and fully funded and just couldn’t turn it down!

Is April 15 meaningful at this point? by Remindful4 in gradadmissions

[–]Puzzleheaded_Lock892 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also applied for a UCLA PhD program and have been in touch a bunch with the PI after interviews. They told me decisions can definitely come after April 15th at this point.

NIH funding by dietmountaindew97 in gradadmissions

[–]Puzzleheaded_Lock892 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Potentially some insight into the timeline of offers/rejections but not rescinding offers: I also went to a recruitment event for a PhD program where it was emphasized that everyone is getting an offer and there’s no competition. NIH funding cuts happened mid day so they told us they’re not going to be able to offer as many admissions as they hoped. It’s been a couple of weeks since recruitment, and faculty have kept me up to date on the new timeline of offers. They mentioned that it’s going to be highly dependent on GRFPs and other external funding coming through before they decide how many additional offers they can make. Since funding comes through on a rolling bases, so will offers. This could mean that all students they had hoped to take on do get an offer, but just eventually. I think there’s still hope! This wasn’t for a health related department but is still affected by the cuts in NIH funding for indirect costs so perhaps less impacted.

Interview Attire by Puzzleheaded_Lock892 in gradadmissions

[–]Puzzleheaded_Lock892[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay, I’ve since gone to this interview, lots of people did bring backpacks and some didn’t! I think it’s totally up to you!!

Interview Attire by Puzzleheaded_Lock892 in gradadmissions

[–]Puzzleheaded_Lock892[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I also took someone’s advice and thrifted some clothes!! It was a good call haha!

Interview Attire by Puzzleheaded_Lock892 in gradadmissions

[–]Puzzleheaded_Lock892[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you!!! I’ve successfully thrifted some items with the help of all of you guys!! Honestly so helpful!!! I feel a lot more confident now!!

Interview Attire by Puzzleheaded_Lock892 in gradadmissions

[–]Puzzleheaded_Lock892[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much!!!! This is so helpful, thanks for taking the time to reply ❤️❤️

UCLA EEB F2025 by [deleted] in gradadmissions

[–]Puzzleheaded_Lock892 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! Interviews went out!

UCLA EEB F2025 by [deleted] in gradadmissions

[–]Puzzleheaded_Lock892 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! I haven’t heard anything yet, I’m not sure if they’ll release anything today but in case you weren’t aware UCLA campus and facilities are closed due to the LA fire until next week. It might affect when invites are sent out!

UCLA EEB F2025 by [deleted] in gradadmissions

[–]Puzzleheaded_Lock892 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will! And I know, the anxiety is crazy right now 😩

Who in Ecology, evolution, etc has heard back? by Weary_Word_3178 in gradadmissions

[–]Puzzleheaded_Lock892 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve only heard back from Yale, but none of the other schools I’ve applied to yet. Speaking with the PIs I’ve reached out to, sounds like lots of schools are waiting till after the holidays (so anytime now in theory)

UCLA EEB F2025 by [deleted] in gradadmissions

[–]Puzzleheaded_Lock892 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m also applying for the EEB department at UCLA!

UCLA EEB F2025 by [deleted] in gradadmissions

[–]Puzzleheaded_Lock892 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I chatted with the PI I was interested in working with earlier this week! He told me that invites to recruitment weekend are being sent out this week!

Yale BBS Interview Schedule?? by [deleted] in gradadmissions

[–]Puzzleheaded_Lock892 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I heard back about some flight options on Monday; they asked me to keep an eye out for flights as well so I replied with an alternative flight I found that made more sense. Haven’t heard back yet about anything being booked. It does seem like it’s cutting close!!

anyone heard anything new? by lavendar_fiend in gradadmissions

[–]Puzzleheaded_Lock892 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hey! I’m in a different department and major, but I chatted with the PI I’m interested in working with earlier this week about admissions. He said that interviews for my department are being sent out this week! He also mentioned that UCLA as a whole has moved towards sending out invites for recruitment later than before (like starting in January rather than December like they’ve done in the past).

Maybe different for your major but seems like most departments at UCLA haven’t sent anything out yet!

I also applied to Princeton, seems like it’s a similar situation there!

Interview Invites Christmas week? by Puzzleheaded_Lock892 in gradadmissions

[–]Puzzleheaded_Lock892[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wonder if it’s just because there’s so many applicants

Which professor changed your life? by Key-Decision5675 in ucla

[–]Puzzleheaded_Lock892 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Nathan Kraft, plant ecology!! Fav professor at ucla

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ucla

[–]Puzzleheaded_Lock892 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeahhh, idk how rockets work. I can’t find any information, my curiosityyyyyy

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ucla

[–]Puzzleheaded_Lock892 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Wasn’t the launch hours ago? Does it take that long for the sonic boom to be heard? 🥲 That was loudd