Geometry & Topology REU Programs - Williams, Cornell, Tennessee, Indiana?

[messidona]

Is it ok to email other places to ask about your application given that you have an offer in hand and need to make a decision soon?

 

[union68]

Is it ok to email other places to ask about your application given that you have an offer in hand and need to make a decision soon?

I have. Roll back a page and you'll see that I mentioned it.

Just be tactful.

 

[sutupidmath]

Hey, does anyone know the offer status of other reu's.


Penn State




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The deadline for Penn State hasn't passed yet. They receive applications until Feb 26 (or 28 not sure which).

 

[blackfedora]

Penn state has a Feb. 28 deadline which I'm only worried about now because my application will be en route when the snow hits again.

 

[messidona]

I have to decide among a couple places now. I was wondering what the people who went to greensboro thought of the program?

 

[kuahji]

For the people who have gotten accepted in the past, how late in the season did the e-mail come? Still haven't heard a word on any of mine.

 

[messidona]

Does anyone know how the following REU's compare

UNC-Greensboro
Penn State
Texas A & M
SUNY-Potsdam
Indiana

I have to decide among them

 

[Newtime]

Does anyone know how the following REU's compare

UNC-Greensboro
Penn State
Texas A & M
SUNY-Potsdam
Indiana

I have to decide among them

Why worry about reputations? Go where the most interesting project (to you) is. By the way, congrats on getting into 5 places so early!

 

[messidona]

You're right. I think I am going to take the UNC-Greensboro offer actually. Gotta check with my adviser, but that should be good

 

[sutupidmath]

Does anyone know how the following REU's compare

UNC-Greensboro
Penn State
Texas A & M
SUNY-Potsdam
Indiana

I have to decide among them

I see that you have listed Penn State as well. Have you already heard from them? I am only asking because the deadline hasn't passed yet for this REU.

Congrats for getting in by the way!

 

[messidona]

Since I had another offer I emailed them directly and they told me I was in. I think their official offers are coming out next week though, so don't worry

 

[messidona]

Just took UNC-Greensboro!

 

[kungfumaster1]

Has anyone else heard back from SUNY-Potsdam?

 

[mathymathy]

Has anyone heard back from?

UCLA RIPS
Cornell

 

[messidona]

I got an offer early from SUNY because I was already into the Greensboro program. I ended up accepting greensboro. However, my friend just received notice that he is into SUNY.

 

[mc15]

Has anyone else heard back from SUNY-Potsdam?

I just heard from them, but I have decided on SMALL at Williams.

 

[messidona]

Congrats on SMALL! It is definitely one of the top REU's!

 

[union68]

Has anyone heard back from?

UCLA RIPS
Cornell

I received an email from Cornell saying they'll be making their final decision early next week. They didn't say when they'd send out notifications, but I'd assume it would be soon thereafter.

 

[mc15]

Thanks!

You should definitely email the programs you haven't heard from. When I emailed other programs to withdraw my application (the ones I hadn't hear back from), one of them emailed me back offering a position even though I told them I was picking another one and their deadline had not pass yet.

 

[belle]

Thanks!

You should definitely email the programs you haven't heard from. When I emailed other programs to withdraw my application (the ones I hadn't hear back from), one of them emailed me back offering a position even though I told them I was picking another one and their deadline had not pass yet.

What program was that? You must have a really strong background! Congratulations by the way!

 

[kuahji]

Gratz, btw to all getting accepted already.

 

[PieceOfPi]

I'm jealous that people are getting accepted this early.

This is an email that I got today:

"Dear SMALL Applicant,

We have now filled all of our positions for this coming summer. We had 340 applicants for 17 spots.

We found the pool this year highly qualified, and we trust that you will find (or have already found) something good for this coming summer.
Thank you for your interest in our program."

:(

I've also applied to Canisius and SUNY Potsdam-Clarkson, but have not heard anything from them yet, which doesn't sound good, since some people on here said they got contacted by one of these schools.

 

[eNew]

so I've been reading this thread (w/o an account) for at least three months. Finally creating a voice.

I applied to 18 schools.
2 let me know there won't be any this year (waste).
2 denied me, Williams and Duluth, (surprise)
1 accepted me today! (Central Michigan)

And now I have until Thursday at 5 p.m. to respond. Gonna have to call up some top choices!

Besides UNC-Green, Anyone hear back from any of this list? (I know most haven't started yet, but I'm just curious)

Cornell, Asheville, Penn State, Rutgers, UCSB, SUNY, RIT, Wabash, BYU, JMU, Hope

 

[hommington]

To those that are accepted to the Penn State REU program, you will be given the opportunity to participate in the Penn State MASS program during the Fall semester.

 

[sutupidmath]

I applied to 18 schools.

 

[eNew]

surprised the world's comprised of passionate people? lol

 

[sutupidmath]

surprised the world's comprised of passionate people? lol

Actually, i envy you for being able to apply to as many as you wish!

 

[Newtime]

What's the etiquette on letting other REU's know you've accepted an offer from a different one? Is it proper to email them before they notify you and ask to be taken out of consideration? I've also heard of some people waiting to see what else they get into to get a better idea of the strength of their application.

 

[belle]

I would think that a polite "thank you for your consideration, but I have already been accepted to another program" would good if you feel like letting them know that you are no longer interested. It would save them the time of considering your application and allow them to make offers to their next choices sooner.
That said, I don't see any real harm in waiting until they accept you to decline if you'd like to see how successful your application was.

 

[kungfumaster1]

Has anyone heard from any other REUs today?

 

[Newtime]

Has anyone heard from any other REUs today?

I received an offer from SUNY Potsdam today, but I've already committed to UNCG.

 

[bluskies]

Does anyone know what the Nebraska REU is like?

 

[sutupidmath]

Has anyone heard from BYU, Penn State, and Mount Holyoke, recently? I know their deadlines just passed less than 4 days ago, but still.

 

[zpconn]

I got an offer from Penn State today.

 

[union68]

Looks like union68 is headed to the Lone Star State! I decied I'm going to A&M. The advisor seems like a really cool guy and I'm interested in the project, so I'm forgetting all my other applications.

Maybe I should not email the rest of the programs quite yet and just see where I got into? Just for laughs?

Based on the thread, I didn't get into Penn State or SUNY. I have my doubts about UCONN. Anybody hear anything from GVSU?

 

[belle]

The programs that I applied to had deadlines between Feb 28th and March 5th. I'm going somewhat crazy now playing the waiting game...
Have most people gotten offers by phone or by e-mail?

 

[union68]

Both Texas A&M and Nebraksa contacted me by email. I think further up somebody mentioned SMALL gave them a call.

 

[mathlove]

I got 3 offers so far by email. Does anyone know anything good/bad about the programs at Central Michigan, Indiana, or Penn State? I really need help deciding...

 

[shuichinho]

I got 3 offers so far by email. Does anyone know anything good/bad about the programs at Central Michigan, Indiana, or Penn State? I really need help deciding...

It actually depends on which topic you prefer. Generally I would recommend Penn State.

 

[PieceOfPi]

So far, I know I am rejected from Williams. But from reading this board, it looks like there are people who got an offer from SUNY Potsdam, Canisius, Indiana, and Penn State, and I have heard NOTHING from these places yet. Does this mean I have a very small chance of getting into these places?

 

[union68]

I got 3 offers so far by email. Does anyone know anything good/bad about the programs at Central Michigan, Indiana, or Penn State? I really need help deciding...

I agree with shuichinho. Which project most interests you? I'd email the advisors and talk to them a little bit. See if you can gauge what kind of people they are.

It was a series of emails between me and my soon-to-be advisor that convinced me to go where I'm going. I felt like he genuinely cared about my questions. That meant a lot to me -- I'm sort of old-fashioned that way.

 

[krb17]

Anyone else not hear back from Duluth yet? I'm a bit confused, though assuming rejection.

 

[zpconn]

I was confused as well, so I emailed him maybe half a week ago, and he said I wasn't selected.

 

[mathymathy]

Just a silly question for those applying to Cornell REU. Do you guys recall having a question on their web application regarding whether Cornell is your first choice? My advisor told me that I have indicated that they arent mine, which make me feel kinda horrible. Neither can I recall doing so.

 

[union68]

Yeah, I remember that. I remember thinking, "That was a stupid question."

I just clicked "yes," even though I was undecided as to who was my first choice. I can't imagine that the answer to that question will play a large role in their decisions.

 

[hommington]

To those that were accepted to Indiana (i.e. mathlove) were you assigned to a specific project yet? Which projects did you apply to & what is the deadline you must respond to them by?

 

[kungfumaster1]

Would now be too early to start asking about application statuses for REUs whose deadlines were this past Friday?

 

[mathlove]

To those that were accepted to Indiana (i.e. mathlove) were you assigned to a specific project yet? Which projects did you apply to & what is the deadline you must respond to them by?

Yes, they assigned me to a specific project, and the deadline to reply to tonight.

 

[uman]

I'll be attending Arizona's four-week summer program... anyone else?

 

[algebraicgeom]

What does anyone know about the Mount Holyoke program?

What about James Madison?

And LSU?

Anyone go to any of these or know anyone who did or anything...