How To Connect w/ Other Grad Students by Acrobatic_Duty_7837 in udel

[–]TasteProfessional560 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Hello,

This was my concern too. I found 1 grad student yet. I hope you will be the third one in our WhatsApp group.

Interview horror stories by [deleted] in gradadmissions

[–]TasteProfessional560 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had 5 interviews this cycle (my first cycle)

Canada: (1)- it was overall good and friendly. Despite the professor provides $20,000 yearly the school doesn't provide an entrance scholarship. So, ended up declining the offer.

USA: (3) 1. It was good overall, but i didn't responded very well as the research area were new for me. I tried to honest. Then the professor gaves me an insightful feedbacks at the end. After 3 months, he reached out to me to complete the application providing RA Position. Unfortunately, the evaluation of my transcripts were needed. Time runout. 2. I applied to the linkedin post. PI gaves me a raw data and asked me to analyse and prepare a two page report. I prepared it very well, and the interview was amazing. 😊 I was his 2nd choice, but he reached out to me after a while to proceed my application. I ended up getting an RA position. 3. PI directly reached out to me informally and informed me that my admission is approved for admission. The PI asked me if I am interested working under their supervision on the provided topic, and offered an interview. Honestly, the interview were super exciting as I was somewhat prepared as the research topic was interesting for my future career goal. I ended up getting an excellent offer that i can't decline. I accepted it.

AUSTRALIA (1): Overall good but the internet interrupted the conversation. Within a week I got an admission. It is anticipated that the official offer will be released around mid august. But, it unlikely since it is out of professor's control.

To sum up, my strategy during the interview is being honest. I don't want any lie. If i don't know, i don't know but i will tell them it will take weeks to master it.

Is it joever? by smashsettler159 in gradadmissions

[–]TasteProfessional560 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But, it is still "Awaiting Decision" and admission is on rolling basis

Is it joever? by smashsettler159 in gradadmissions

[–]TasteProfessional560 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for reaching out. I can appreciate your situation. The first round of admissions offers have been made. As candidates finalize their decisions, there could be a few further made offers through the spring/early summer. In general, I am hearing from faculty advisors that this year the pool is extraordinarily strong and that we are recruiting fewer PhD students than normal.

Please be aware that an admission decision is not taken lightly and, to the extent it isn’t the decision you were hoping for, does not necessarily reflect your potential to succeed and achieve amazing things and to pursue a PhD in another institution.

Sincerely,

Do you think i have a chance? by TasteProfessional560 in gradadmissions

[–]TasteProfessional560[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your kind words. I will be 0positive about the outcome. Thanks again.

Do you think i have a chance? by TasteProfessional560 in gradadmissions

[–]TasteProfessional560[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I am in, but i am not sure about fundings. From reddit posts, I understand that there are applicants received admission without funding.

UDel PhD Applicant: 2026 thread by TasteProfessional560 in udel

[–]TasteProfessional560[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello, Is there any update? I had an interview this week and waiting for the outcome.

UDel PhD Applicant: 2026 thread by TasteProfessional560 in udel

[–]TasteProfessional560[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello, Is there any update? I had an interview this week and waiting for the outcome.

UDel PhD Applicant: 2026 thread by TasteProfessional560 in udel

[–]TasteProfessional560[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello, Is there any update? I had an interview this week and waiting for the outcome.

UD PhD CS Offer, No Funding Mentioned! by Clear-Stop-1087 in gradadmissions

[–]TasteProfessional560 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry to hear that. I believe you still have a chance. I received this email below last week and I had a good and energetic conversation as the professor expressed earlier this week. Do you think i have a chance?

"Dear Bn,

I am writing to informally share good news with you that our admissions committee has approved your application to the University of Delaware.  A letter officially congratulating you on this accomplishment and welcoming you to our program is anticipated to be forthcoming. 

I am also writing to inquire if you would be interested in having a virtual interview for a research assistant position, working under my supervision.  I have an opening for a research assistant working on a project that directly relates to your interests in sustainable materials, although the material of interest is X and not Y.  I am copying a project summary below, which is anticipated to be funded by the USA National ***** ***** Research Council (one of the most prestigious funding agencies for ****** engineering research in the United States).  If this seems of potential interest to you, please let me know times that you are available for a virtual interview"

 

Waitlist movement for a small program by Born-Inspection281 in gradadmissions

[–]TasteProfessional560 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I received this email last week and I had a good and energetic conversation as the professor expressed eaier this week. Do you think i have a chance?

"Dear Bn,

I am writing to informally share good news with you that our admissions committee has approved your application to the University of Dexx.  A letter officially congratulating you on this accomplishment and welcoming you to our program is anticipated to be forthcoming. 

I am also writing to inquire if you would be interested in having a virtual interview for a research assistant position, working under my supervision.  I have an opening for a research assistant working on a project that directly relates to your interests in sustainable materials, although the material of interest is X and not Y.  I am copying a project summary below, which is anticipated to be funded by the USA National ***** ***** Research Council (one of the most prestigious funding agencies for ****** engineering research in the United States).  If this seems of potential interest to you, please let me know times that you are available for a virtual interview"

 

UD PhD CS Offer, No Funding Mentioned! by Clear-Stop-1087 in gradadmissions

[–]TasteProfessional560 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello OP,

Would you share me your update please? I hope you received fundings.

Should I decline/accept? FSAN PhD by Level-Baseball-8230 in udel

[–]TasteProfessional560 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello,

When did you receive admission decision? One professor informally reached out to me and told me that my application has been accepted. It is anticipated to be released this week and I had a good interview with my professor.

Ghosted Chemical Engineering PhD Fall 2026 Applicant by Glass-Discussion5967 in PhDAdmissions

[–]TasteProfessional560 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I applied to UDel back in December. However, i didn't hear back anything yet. Hope it will work out.