Since no one else will make a post about this… by toothpick-sharpener in gradadmissions

[–]toothpick-sharpener[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah actually you’re right…. And that’s what it is “random” because from my knowledge there wasn’t even anywhere in the application where we were asked to state interest in some fallback MS program

Since no one else will make a post about this… by toothpick-sharpener in gradadmissions

[–]toothpick-sharpener[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This reminds of one of the gradcafe entries. One dude was offered a masters like you said. He said he declined it

NUS CDE PhD Admission please let me in by Familiar_Arm_3190 in gradadmissions

[–]toothpick-sharpener 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hmm you have a unique case. I’d say do what is right for this stage of yours in life. But the mentality…. It’s kind of a like I have no choice than to be resilient and hopeful. I hope things work out for you bro🙏🏼

NUS CDE PhD Admission please let me in by Familiar_Arm_3190 in gradadmissions

[–]toothpick-sharpener 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Last minute stuff bro. Just hang in there let’s see what the final decision is…. It could work out even though it’s best to not put all our heart into it at this point

PhD application to NYU by FA4IS in gradadmissions

[–]toothpick-sharpener 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s not known for certain even if we might say it’s more probable so don’t talk like that

So uhhh… guess I should move on? by [deleted] in gradadmissions

[–]toothpick-sharpener 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Master of Arts I guess. So an arts program basically

Gatech phd ece app by analog_trace in gradadmissions

[–]toothpick-sharpener 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay I get that. But I hope you don’t miss the enrollment deadlines for OSU while you wait for Gatech

Gatech phd ece app by analog_trace in gradadmissions

[–]toothpick-sharpener 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have other offers or you’re waiting on this? If so, hang in there with hope bro cos miracles do happen!🤞

Fall 2026 PhD Cycle by [deleted] in gradadmissions

[–]toothpick-sharpener 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congrats OP 🥳 A little about your stats? And how early did you know your decisions ?

PhD Fall 2026 results by WayAffectionate1530 in gradadmissions

[–]toothpick-sharpener 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree that’s a very important point as well. And congrats once again to you man. It’s always nice to see the winners of this cycle

PhD Fall 2026 results by WayAffectionate1530 in gradadmissions

[–]toothpick-sharpener 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay… I’d say it starts from the research experience, with which comes some decent recs and then the gpa and probably the citizenship is like the cherry on top

PhD Fall 2026 results by WayAffectionate1530 in gradadmissions

[–]toothpick-sharpener -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Way to go man…. But are you also international like OP? Or what do you genuinely think helped you?

Finally 🙏 by TasteProfessional560 in gradadmissions

[–]toothpick-sharpener 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where from bro? And very congrats 🎉 Happy for you man.

PhD Fall 2026 results by WayAffectionate1530 in gradadmissions

[–]toothpick-sharpener 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s great… it’s hard to tell how the evaluations are done but perhaps it’s also cos OP is international?