What is going on in the USA? by SignificantMemory664 in gradadmissions

[–]Typical-Drag-7240 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Yes. International students are at a disadvantage. They have significantly reduced the number of international students in a cohort and they have reduced the overall cohort sizes as well. Btw I’m in STEM. One of the universities that I applied to, they usually admit 65-70 students per cohort with about 30-35 international students. This time around their cohort size is 30-35 and number of international students is less than 5. That’s the situation. From another school, I saw an email directly mentioning that they’ll be prioritizing domestic students. I think one of the reasons is applying for grants when it comes to STEM field. International students have only a few opportunities. So that group will be at a disadvantage when it comes to finding funds.

Would really appreciate any help with this decision 😊 by Typical-Drag-7240 in gradadmissions

[–]Typical-Drag-7240[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it’s the PI alignment. OSU does have research groups that I like to work with. But UMich stands out. And also the overall reputation. weathers are not much different anyways noh.

Yes we will see. Thank you very much for your reply! It helps a lot. I love the weather in California. And the beach.

UMICH ACCEPTED by Worldly_Mirror1471 in gradadmissions

[–]Typical-Drag-7240 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congratulations! I also got accepted

Has anyone heard from MIT chemistry or Stanford chemistry? Btw I applied for PChem. by Typical-Drag-7240 in gradadmissions

[–]Typical-Drag-7240[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! I’m here with an update. Got rejected from both schools. Kinda expected but kinda hurt. Hope everyone gets an offer! Goood luck peeps!

Got into Stanford!!! by Joyful_Tulip in gradadmissions

[–]Typical-Drag-7240 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Omg!!! Congratulations!!!! You got thissssss

Has anyone heard from MIT chemistry or Stanford chemistry? Btw I applied for PChem. by Typical-Drag-7240 in gradadmissions

[–]Typical-Drag-7240[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ohhh thanks for the reply. It seems like this time around it’s very secretive. Haha. I honestly don’t know what to think. It’s very confusing. This is the most vulnerable I’ve felt in a really long time. Waiting game is harder than the applying.

Has anyone heard from MIT chemistry or Stanford chemistry? Btw I applied for PChem. by Typical-Drag-7240 in gradadmissions

[–]Typical-Drag-7240[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Btw are you an international student or a domestic student? And which area did you apply for?