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should we start a thread posting when we've started hearing from REUs? so people know roughly when to expect decisions
l'Hôpital said:Surprisingly, no one is discussing this.
I'm applying to SMALL and Nebraska-Lincoln.
I made the short-list for the former, hoping to actually get in!
doubleaxel195 said:I too made the short list for SMALL :D
I hope I actually get in too :/
Since this probably varies from school to school, does anyone know how many applicants some REU's get?
l'Hôpital said:@76: Thanks! Sorry to hear that. : (. Maybe next year?
@Double: They said I have to make a decision by Thursday morning. I'll probably send an e-mail tonight or tomorrow. So yes, hopefully we'll see each other this summer!
i am only applying to a small number this year. Other than small, the other one that I'm passionate about is cornell. I have a perfect math GPA and a publication. I also go to a liberal arts college. I got good letters this time. I really don't know what else i could do to improve my chances. Whenever i apply to research programs i just feel i will never get into grad schools...764527 said:@R.P.F.: Man, I understand what you're talking about; my credentials are about as strong as they could be, given the limited resources at my school. I hope you'll hear some good news soon though. Which other programs are you applying to?
ghjk said:Anyone received an offer from Small's Geometry group??
ghjk said:Nope, I haven't heard anything from Small yet. Did u hear from this group?
ghjk said:I'm pretty sure the latter is the case for Geometry group.
mathchick said:I received an offer from University of North Carolina Greensboro's REU (Algorithmic Combinatorics on Words) but have a very short time to accept/decline. Anybody have any advice?
I would ideally like to see what other programs I get into, but this time frame doesn't allow for that =(
R.P.F. said:Ok. Stay calm then. Don't stab anyone(I'm actually saying this to myself...). They are probably going to have all the positions filled by the end of Feb.
ghjk said:I just got the confirmed news: the Geometry group was done, so if you haven't heard anything, then you should forget about SMALL. I didn't get an offer (2nd time), and I really wonder how to get into this group, considering that I have two publications when applying this year, one of them was on "Involve" (co-author with another prof.), the journal in which the professor being in charge of this group is the editor:P
Anyway, anybody hears back from the Combinatorics REU program at UMN?
R.P.F. said:I actually don't know why a math journal would be called "Involve", as I don't understand why a mathematical object would called an 'ideal'. :yuck:
t3ss said:Just got accepted by UMN Minneapolis REU! Have to get back to them by next Wed, I think. I'm still waiting on SMALL Combinatorics group though. Did anyone apply to that group?
Decisions for the Math REUs 2012 are typically made in late spring or early summer. The exact date may vary depending on the specific REU program, so it is best to check with the program directly for more information.
Most REU programs will notify applicants of their decision via email or through their online application portal. Be sure to check your email regularly and keep an eye on the program's website for updates.
Each REU program may have different criteria for selecting participants, but common factors include academic achievement, letters of recommendation, and research interests that align with the program's focus.
It is not common for REU programs to allow appeals of their decisions. However, if you believe there was a mistake or error in the decision-making process, you can reach out to the program directly to inquire about their appeal process.
Yes, you are welcome to reapply for the Math REUs in the future. Keep in mind that each year's application process is competitive, so it is important to continue building your academic and research experience to strengthen your application.