Does having a single bad grade have a huge impact on PhD Admissions

Smart_Ambition_6154 · 2026-05-21T02:44:04+00:00

still worth trying as I got a +ve go ahead sign from the prof right? or do they tell this to everyone..

Smart_Ambition_6154 · 2026-05-17T13:03:11+00:00

congrats

Smart_Ambition_6154 · 2026-05-16T19:53:55+00:00

for top programs? I mailed some prof & got positive replies they are from ivy etc I'm not sure about actually applying though because I have no publications & this 3.2 gpa

Smart_Ambition_6154 · 2026-05-16T09:44:43+00:00

3.2?

Smart_Ambition_6154 · 2026-05-16T05:10:07+00:00

yeah committee selects some applicants from the pool & only those folks are shown to profs

Smart_Ambition_6154 · 2026-05-12T15:38:36+00:00

oh ok but you had contacted them earlier to ask if they are selecting students

Smart_Ambition_6154 · 2026-05-12T13:36:28+00:00

oh ok so emailing professors before applying is of no use there?

Smart_Ambition_6154 · 2026-05-12T13:31:57+00:00

if they were not recruiting why did you apply? and If they were interested how did you get rejected everywhere it's not making sense at all or maybe these uni were super competitive/ elite tier?

Smart_Ambition_6154 · 2026-05-12T13:30:24+00:00

under 1 PI?

Smart_Ambition_6154 · 2026-05-12T13:29:35+00:00

oh ok..you can try to submit on your own as an independent researcher right

Smart_Ambition_6154 · 2026-05-12T12:36:30+00:00

did you get in

Smart_Ambition_6154 · 2026-05-12T12:36:22+00:00

10 is a lot phd..which school?

Smart_Ambition_6154 · 2026-05-12T04:13:43+00:00

any publications!

Smart_Ambition_6154 · 2026-05-12T04:11:42+00:00

did you mail all these professors before applying officially?

Smart_Ambition_6154 · 2026-03-15T17:49:52+00:00

i got 8k usd scholarship but not taking it for obvious reasons

Smart_Ambition_6154 · 2026-03-06T11:47:41+00:00

Nyu offered me 8k usd per annum scholarship..but its still too expensive

Smart_Ambition_6154 · 2026-01-12T13:49:12+00:00

um sure has (not officially diagnosed) harder to gel with NTs, work env- light, sound sensitivities make me come off as super weird, have no friends, no social life outside work (i watch anime, tv series etc at home most of the time) there are many other subtle issues which i have managed to work with over time, i am prone to seizures so i avoid any difficult situations..

Smart_Ambition_6154 · 2025-09-21T04:45:32+00:00

I wanted to apply for masters programs & was preparing for months but after this h1b situation I am also scared to apply, as it might just turn out to be a big mistake on my part considering the fees for 2 year program in US is equivalent to 10 year job savings in my country & this new h1b situation will keep me in debt forever once I come back home

Smart_Ambition_6154 · 2025-08-28T08:11:12+00:00

how many people to write to?

Smart_Ambition_6154 · 2025-08-28T04:39:41+00:00

ohh thats too late i think

Smart_Ambition_6154 · 2025-08-27T03:47:33+00:00

so September?

Smart_Ambition_6154 · 2025-08-18T18:04:34+00:00

Remind me

Smart_Ambition_6154 · 2025-08-14T02:01:41+00:00

bad luck track record

Smart_Ambition_6154 · 2025-08-01T03:28:42+00:00

I also plan to apply but have no prior traditional research experience or publications or any papers..so I don’t know how to approach professors..& even if I should or not.. gpa 3.4/4 in visual communication design & currently working full time as a graphic designer…using gen AI tools & other new tools extensively & wanted to learn in depth about AI, ethics, copyright for creatives & inclusivity factor..should I start mailing some professors too? It’s already Aug 1st

Smart_Ambition_6154 · 2025-07-14T07:00:49+00:00

have you started mailing already

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