2024 Sweat Thread

[mathph]

I'm creating this year's Sweat Thread. I felt compelled to do so because

(a) I just submitted a couple applications then realize I made too many grammatical errors in my statement of purpose so now my palms are even more sweaty.

(b) I also created the admissions profile thread and I want the glory of being remembered as the person who created the 2 most useful threads of the year

[fiveier.analysis]

I'm creating this year's Sweat Thread. I felt compelled to do so because

(a) I just submitted a couple applications then realize I made too many grammatical errors in my statement of purpose so now my palms are even more sweaty.

(b) I also created the admissions profile thread and I want the glory of being remembered as the person who created the 2 most useful threads of the year

LOL

Out of paranoia I checked my statement of purpose that I have already submitted with my completed application and found grammatical errors.

Ignorance is bliss

[mathph]

I'm creating this year's Sweat Thread. I felt compelled to do so because

(a) I just submitted a couple applications then realize I made too many grammatical errors in my statement of purpose so now my palms are even more sweaty.

(b) I also created the admissions profile thread and I want the glory of being remembered as the person who created the 2 most useful threads of the year

LOL

Out of paranoia I checked my statement of purpose that I have already submitted with my completed application and found grammatical errors.

Ignorance is bliss

I would imagine most wouldn't care, perhaps would be a different matter if we're applying for the English program.

Sure it shows that we're a bit careless, but I'm sure it can be much worst. Like putting down the wrong school for your personal statement while being cringe i.e. on your application to Harvard you mentioned "I would love to get my math Ph.D at MIT because it is my dream since I'm 4"

Though I have a feeling that schools especially these top ones don't read personal statements.

[anticategories]

I would imagine most wouldn't care, perhaps would be a different matter if we're applying for the English program.

Sure it shows that we're a bit careless, but I'm sure it can be much worst. Like putting down the wrong school for your personal statement while being cringe i.e. on your application to Harvard you mentioned "I would love to get my math Ph.D at MIT because it is my dream since I'm 4"

Though I have a feeling that schools especially these top ones don't read personal statements.

I hope so. Submitted one application over this weekend and reread my essay again and behold found grammatical errors. Guess now I'm a disgrace too

Sure it shows that we're a bit careless, but I'm sure it can be much worst. Like putting down the wrong school for your personal statement while being cringe i.e. on your application to Harvard you mentioned "I would love to get my math Ph.D at MIT because it is my dream since I'm 4"

I wrote something along those lines. Well not the age of 4 a little older than that. But still sounds cheesy as hell.

[mathph]

I would imagine most wouldn't care, perhaps would be a different matter if we're applying for the English program.

Sure it shows that we're a bit careless, but I'm sure it can be much worst. Like putting down the wrong school for your personal statement while being cringe i.e. on your application to Harvard you mentioned "I would love to get my math Ph.D at MIT because it is my dream since I'm 4"

Though I have a feeling that schools especially these top ones don't read personal statements.

I hope so. Submitted one application over this weekend and reread my essay again and behold found grammatical errors. Guess now I'm a disgrace too

Sure it shows that we're a bit careless, but I'm sure it can be much worst. Like putting down the wrong school for your personal statement while being cringe i.e. on your application to Harvard you mentioned "I would love to get my math Ph.D at MIT because it is my dream since I'm 4"

I wrote something along those lines. Well not the age of 4 a little older than that. But still sounds cheesy as hell.

I just asked someone who I know has always been on the admissions committee at my school.

Basically, after they filter out those who are obvious 'no's i.e. no research experience, no relevant math coursework, they do read all personal statement of all remaining applications.

I'm still pretty convinced that some grammatical errors or, as you say, 'cheesy as hell' statements gets a free pass. Though he kind of insinuated that messing up the school name is a death sentence.

[fiveier.analysis]

I would imagine most wouldn't care, perhaps would be a different matter if we're applying for the English program.

Sure it shows that we're a bit careless, but I'm sure it can be much worst. Like putting down the wrong school for your personal statement while being cringe i.e. on your application to Harvard you mentioned "I would love to get my math Ph.D at MIT because it is my dream since I'm 4"

Though I have a feeling that schools especially these top ones don't read personal statements.

I hope so. Submitted one application over this weekend and reread my essay again and behold found grammatical errors. Guess now I'm a disgrace too

Sure it shows that we're a bit careless, but I'm sure it can be much worst. Like putting down the wrong school for your personal statement while being cringe i.e. on your application to Harvard you mentioned "I would love to get my math Ph.D at MIT because it is my dream since I'm 4"

I wrote something along those lines. Well not the age of 4 a little older than that. But still sounds cheesy as hell.

I just asked someone who I know has always been on the admissions committee at my school.

Basically, after they filter out those who are obvious 'no's i.e. no research experience, no relevant math coursework, they do read all personal statement of all remaining applications.

I'm still pretty convinced that some grammatical errors or, as you say, 'cheesy as hell' statements gets a free pass. Though he kind of insinuated that messing up the school name is a death sentence.

I found this on stackexchange - https://academia.stackexchange.com/a/2545 written by the grad direct of minnesota

[mathph]

I hope so. Submitted one application over this weekend and reread my essay again and behold found grammatical errors. Guess now I'm a disgrace too



I wrote something along those lines. Well not the age of 4 a little older than that. But still sounds cheesy as hell.

I just asked someone who I know has always been on the admissions committee at my school.

Basically, after they filter out those who are obvious 'no's i.e. no research experience, no relevant math coursework, they do read all personal statement of all remaining applications.

I'm still pretty convinced that some grammatical errors or, as you say, 'cheesy as hell' statements gets a free pass. Though he kind of insinuated that messing up the school name is a death sentence.

I found this on stackexchange - https://academia.stackexchange.com/a/2545 written by the grad direct of minnesota

That's actually quite informative. Thanks since my googling skills is not the best

[anticategories]

I just asked someone who I know has always been on the admissions committee at my school.

Basically, after they filter out those who are obvious 'no's i.e. no research experience, no relevant math coursework, they do read all personal statement of all remaining applications.

I'm still pretty convinced that some grammatical errors or, as you say, 'cheesy as hell' statements gets a free pass. Though he kind of insinuated that messing up the school name is a death sentence.

I found this on stackexchange - https://academia.stackexchange.com/a/2545 written by the grad direct of minnesota

That's actually quite informative. Thanks since my googling skills is not the best

Indeed this is actually pretty useful info

[mathph]

Just submitted all my applications but darn my professors are taking their sweet time filling out the recommendations. Hopefully that won't drag me down.

Do y'all think fall semester grades will matter that much? I think I might be getting one C so hopefully they won't ask for it

[anticategories]

Just submitted all my applications but darn my professors are taking their sweet time filling out the recommendations. Hopefully that won't drag me down.

Do y'all think fall semester grades will matter that much? I think I might be getting one C so hopefully they won't ask for it

Well the responsibility lies on you to make sure that the letters are submitted properly and on time. So I would make sure to send your instructor a gently reminder a week or two before the deadline.

[mathph]

Just submitted all my applications but darn my professors are taking their sweet time filling out the recommendations. Hopefully that won't drag me down.

Do y'all think fall semester grades will matter that much? I think I might be getting one C so hopefully they won't ask for it

Well the responsibility lies on you to make sure that the letters are submitted properly and on time. So I would make sure to send your instructor a gently reminder a week or two before the deadline.

yeah but I don't wanna make them mad and then they tank my letter

'hey prof can you submit the letters the deadlines are coming up'

'y are u so impatient do u not trust my ability to submit stuff on time?? bad letter for u'

[rp3tk]

Hi.
Has anyone heard back from Ohio State? I saw on GradCafe that they send their first rounds admissions today, but my application still says ‘Pending’ (I sent my application early December)
Now I’m worried!

[The Knave]

Hi.
Has anyone heard back from Ohio State? I saw on GradCafe that they send their first rounds admissions today, but my application still says ‘Pending’ (I sent my application early December)
Now I’m worried!

My OSU application is also "Pending."

[sunflower]

i just saw on grad cafe that chicago sent out acceptances on jan 3 next year and it ROCKED me. super nervously waiting now lol...

[donbradman]

Hi.
Has anyone heard back from Ohio State? I saw on GradCafe that they send their first rounds admissions today, but my application still says ‘Pending’ (I sent my application early December)
Now I’m worried!

The grad coordinator just confirmed that they haven't yet released the first round of admissions. In fact, it won't be released till next week, and the information on GradCafe is false.

[MathDad]

Hi.
Has anyone heard back from Ohio State? I saw on GradCafe that they send their first rounds admissions today, but my application still says ‘Pending’ (I sent my application early December)
Now I’m worried!

The grad coordinator just confirmed that they haven't yet released the first round of admissions. In fact, it won't be released till next week, and the information on GradCafe is false.

post on Grad Cafe is pointing people to check their spam folder. It's likely just a fishing scheme.

[schakraborty091199]

That makes me feel a lot better! I was stressing so much.

[calcifer]

i just saw on grad cafe that chicago sent out acceptances on jan 3 next year and it ROCKED me. super nervously waiting now lol...

in 2022 it seems like the first round was accepted on the 5th, so hoping that’s the case this year since I haven’t heard/seen anything today…

[sunflower]

i just saw on grad cafe that chicago sent out acceptances on jan 3 next year and it ROCKED me. super nervously waiting now lol...

in 2022 it seems like the first round was accepted on the 5th, so hoping that’s the case this year since I haven’t heard/seen anything today…

that's true. either way it looks like they send out acceptances earlier than most schools. hopefully by the end of the week! also, i was lurking your profile and saw you say you're in a niche subfield. i'm also in a niche field that is quite represented at chicago, so i was just curious if we are actually into the same stuff! you can pm me if you dont want to say on here

[trivial_bundle]

do you guys know when stony brook typically sends out acceptances?

[sotinai]

WHERE IS UCHICAGO AGHHHHHHH

[maxo]

What's the latest first round Chicago has come out before?

[calcifer]

according to this post, in 2021 offers came out on 1/8... which was the Friday of the first full week of 2021. so fingers crossed for 1/5??

[maxo]

rip haven't heard anything yet....

[sotinai]

There is an acceptance on GradCafe for UChicago, apparently sent out today. Can anyone confirm?

[strider]

Yes, I got an acceptance by checking the portal today.

[sotinai]

Damn rejection for me. Sad!

[PraiNPJ]

Does anyone know how much Ohio State University pays their (pure) math students? I got accepted this morning!

[Stratocumulus]

Does anyone know how much Ohio State University pays their (pure) math students? I got accepted this morning!

lol why would you put that here. This is a place for people to share reasons for why they are sweating and not to put posts that cause others to sweat. (that aside idk the answer to the question and congrats!)

[donbradman]

How many people from this forum or outside this forum (acquaintances) have heard back from Ohio State? I can see only 2 people, but that seems a bit odd, given the profile of the other applicants.

[gnayd]

I got accepted yesterday. Got an email and checked for a status update on the portal. They sent the offer letter today

[coffeebeanbag]

Any news from UPenn about open house invitations?

[sunflower]

Any news from UPenn about open house invitations?

do they usually come out around this time?

[coffeebeanbag]

Any news from UPenn about open house invitations?

do they usually come out around this time?

Yes. According to past year posts, open house invitations are usually out around 01/12 and as early as 01/10.

[sunflower]

Any news from UPenn about open house invitations?

do they usually come out around this time?

Yes. According to past year posts, open house invitations are usually out around 01/12 and as early as 01/10.

just as an aside, did you guys get a portal for penn or brown? i got one for michigan, but the other two i only have the applyweb. will there be a portal for them too?

[coffeebeanbag]

do they usually come out around this time?

Yes. According to past year posts, open house invitations are usually out around 01/12 and as early as 01/10.

just as an aside, did you guys get a portal for penn or brown? i got one for michigan, but the other two i only have the applyweb. will there be a portal for them too?

For UPenn I only have the applyweb too. I don't think there is another portal for it.

[SeePlusPlus]

Did anyone get rejected from Ohio State a couple of days ago? Or did they only accept people?

[rekker]

Just got admitted at Binghamton. Do people know about the funding situation there? They said the decision would be made in February and I wonder if most people they admit at this stage get funding or if it's still going to be selective.

[boredmathguy]

do they usually come out around this time?

Yes. According to past year posts, open house invitations are usually out around 01/12 and as early as 01/10.

just as an aside, did you guys get a portal for penn or brown? i got one for michigan, but the other two i only have the applyweb. will there be a portal for them too?

I don't think I got another portal for my Michigan application, where can I find it?

[sunflower]

Yes. According to past year posts, open house invitations are usually out around 01/12 and as early as 01/10.

just as an aside, did you guys get a portal for penn or brown? i got one for michigan, but the other two i only have the applyweb. will there be a portal for them too?

I don't think I got another portal for my Michigan application, where can I find it?

i got an email to set up my wolverine access account. maybe check your spam? also has anyone heard from penn yet? i won't lie i'm a little surprised they get open house invites out so fast, considering the application was due later on dec 31? was it also due on dec 31 last year? if it was due earlier like dec 15 it would make sense to not have the open house out yet

[frame]

Just got an email from the University of Washington asking for a writing sample or essay. I didn't submit one with my application since it was marked as optional. Not sure if this is a standard request or if it indicates I've made it through the first round. Did anyone else get this?

Edit: Got an email saying this was an automated message, disregard.

[calcifer]

Has anyone heard from Duke about interviews? Apparently emails came out on the 12th in 2022/3.

[boredmathguy]

just as an aside, did you guys get a portal for penn or brown? i got one for michigan, but the other two i only have the applyweb. will there be a portal for them too?

I don't think I got another portal for my Michigan application, where can I find it?

i got an email to set up my wolverine access account. maybe check your spam? also has anyone heard from penn yet? i won't lie i'm a little surprised they get open house invites out so fast, considering the application was due later on dec 31? was it also due on dec 31 last year? if it was due earlier like dec 15 it would make sense to not have the open house out yet

Oh oops, yeah I got that thank you! Also, using wayback machine UPenn last year appears to have been due Dec 31 too. I guess they’re just super quick somehow??

[Nivellian]

Duke interview requests are out

[StableRange]

Duke interview requests are out

wait may i ask when did you receive this? thanks!

[calcifer]

I also got one, I got an email from the asst. grad admissions director at exactly 9pm est

[HyperCar2022]

Does anyone hear back from Yale?

[sunflower]

Does anyone hear back from Yale?

personally i have not. did you hear of someone hearing back already?

[HyperCar2022]

Does anyone hear back from Yale?

personally i have not. did you hear of someone hearing back already?

Not yet, but I noticed they usually respond early

[HyperCar2022]

Does NYU require official transcript? I just saw on Courant website that they want official transcripts uploaded but I submitted the application without any notification