Accepted for UMich-Ann Arbor Computer Science PhD

[abgoldberg]

Finally got my first notice today, and a positive one!

I got an e-mail around 3 pm today that I've been recommended by the CS department for admission into the CS PhD program at the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. The e-mail said I'd receive a letter from the university's graduate school with the official offer, and that I'll also receive information on a merit-based financial aid package sometime soon.

1 down, 10 to go

- Andrew

[ritwik]

That is huge, congrats mate

[abgoldberg]

Thanks ritwik!

Also, I forgot to mention they invited me to visit for an open house day in late March, with pretty much all expenses paid. They said the purpose of the visit is to allow me to assess how well their program matches my research interests and career goals, so it doesn't really sound like an interview as much as a chance for me to meet professors, etc.

[bigredx24x]

Way to go!! As I am a buckeye by heart, I couldn't bring myself to apply to UM, but it is definitely a great institution. Good luck with the rest of your apps.

[Dingus]

Wow, sounds great! Congratulations and Best of Luck!

@bigred : What is a "buckeye"?

[MightyMike]

Congrats abgoldberg!!!!! Ann Arbor is a top one! Rgd open house day, are u an int.student?

[bigredx24x]

@bigred : What is a "buckeye"?

Ohio State Buckeyes

Maybe you don't know the history. Well, Ohio people are raised to hate the "school up north" (UM), and vice versa. Basically, it's the biggest rivalry in college football. I realize it's a downright horrible reason not to apply somewhere, but oh well. It's also hard to explain to people that don't live in the two states just how crazy people are about it.

Any buckeyes or wolverines out there to vouch for this??

[dogmatix00]

Go Blue!!!!!

[Florian1980]

Hey, congratulations! When did you apply, and what's your interest in CS?

[bigredx24x]

1 down, 10 to go

And I thought 8 apps was a lot. What are the other 10?? I think I about went bankrupt after all my applications, GRE fees, transcripts, etc. Once again, congrats.