What Are the Latest Updates on 2016 Math REU Acceptances?

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The discussion revolves around the latest updates and experiences regarding acceptances for the 2016 Math Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) programs. Participants share their inquiries, updates, and personal experiences related to various REU programs, including SMALL, UCSB, Cornell, and others.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants have not yet received any updates on their REU applications, while others mention specific programs like Emory and SMALL have sent out acceptances.
  • There is speculation about the selection process for SMALL, with questions about the necessity of making it to a shortlist to gain acceptance.
  • Participants discuss their preferences for choosing REU programs based on factors such as prestige, likelihood of publication, and personal interest in topics.
  • Some participants express uncertainty about the selectivity of programs like Cornell, especially after funding cuts, and whether self-funding is worthwhile.
  • Updates on other programs, including UCSB, DIMACS, and WADE, are shared, with some programs expected to announce decisions soon.
  • Participants share personal experiences and costs associated with attending specific REU programs, including housing and travel expenses.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

There is no clear consensus among participants regarding the acceptance processes for various REU programs, with multiple competing views on the necessity of shortlists and the implications of funding changes. The discussion remains unresolved on several points, particularly regarding the selectivity and prestige of specific programs.

Contextual Notes

Participants express uncertainty about the selection criteria for various REU programs, the impact of funding on applicant numbers, and the overall costs associated with attending these programs. There are also references to specific timelines for updates that may vary by program.

Who May Find This Useful

Students applying to math REUs, particularly those interested in understanding the application process, acceptance timelines, and experiences from peers regarding specific programs.

  • #31
Ok so, Twin Cities released first round, Potsdam is releasing first round in the next 2 days, Chicago released, and ICERM did not release yet but has a shortlist you can email asking if you are on it I suppose.
 
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  • #32
Has anyone heard from MSRI - UP ?
 
  • #33
n-dimen said:
Ok so, Twin Cities released first round, Potsdam is releasing first round in the next 2 days, Chicago released, and ICERM did not release yet but has a shortlist you can email asking if you are on it I suppose.
You got into all of them? Or they told you so?
 
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  • #34
tesselate said:
Has anyone heard from MSRI - UP ?
I know someone who has
 
  • #35
Had anyone heard back from Oregon state?
 
  • #36
Any update on Ipam RIPS, UCLA?
 
  • #37
Any word from Michigan yet?
 
  • #38
I emailed the programs since I have offers and I want other kids to know if they got in ASAP for a program I may not want, so I emailed the programs.

More info:
Seattle will give decisions in two weeks.
Oregon State will release before the 8th.
UT Tyler emailed first acceptances today.
Cornell emailed formal first round acceptances today.
Grand Valley State will email first acceptances 3/2 and 3/3 most likely.
UCSB emailed the top 4 students for my chosen project but had a shortlist of 9 people, the 4 kids have until 3/8 to reply.
 
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  • #39
I'm only waiting for Michigan. That's literally the only thing preventing me from accepting Cornell.
 
  • #40
@n-dimen Thanks! That really helps a lot. I'm surprised UT Tyler is sending out responses so early after the deadline. Makes me think I should have applied earlier.
 
  • #41
Chicago released results.
 
  • #42
n-dimen said:
UCSB emailed the top 4 students for my chosen project but had a shortlist of 9 people, the 4 kids have until 3/8 to reply.

What project? I applied to the braided linear algebra one and got in
 
  • #43
Still no word from TAMU, either?
 
  • #44
TRetz said:
What project? I applied to the braided linear algebra one and got in
That may have been it, I do not recall which project I picked. TAMU sent first round offers (I didnt make it either...).
 
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  • #45
n-dimen said:
That may have been it, I do not recall which project I picked. TAMU sent first round offers (I didnt make it either...).

Thanks! Man, this sure is encouraging so far.
 
  • #46
Refreshing my email nonstop... was hoping to hear from someplace I had an interview but I guess this is a bad sign :(
 
  • #47
It seems that REU's are very competitive regardless of prestige.
 
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  • #48
I heard back from RIPS. People are supposed to respond by the morning of March 7th so I imagine they'll send out second offers after that
 
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  • #50
@test123321 via phone and then via email when I didn't pick up the first two days
 
  • #51
Potsdam already has first offers out, and they'll contact any second round offers within two weeks.
 
  • #52
Just found this thread today. I guess it's fairly unlikely that I'll get into Potsdam, Twin Cities, or RIPS during their second round. Haha that accounts for a third of the programs I applied to. :|

Cohomology, did you get into Potsdam?
 
  • #53
AMH said:
Just found this thread today. I guess it's fairly unlikely that I'll get into Potsdam, Twin Cities, or RIPS during their second round. Haha that accounts for a third of the programs I applied to. :|

Cohomology, did you get into Potsdam?

No, I didn't get in, but I emailed them and they said they sent out offers today and I probably won't get in the second round either.
 
  • #54
Anything from University of Washington Bothell?
 
  • #55
I want to hear about Michigan!
 
  • #56
Miao said:
I want to hear about Michigan!
just email them...
 
  • #57
SHSU is releasing today, quote them:

"If you don’t hear from us by tomorrow (Saturday) morning, it’s safe to say you are not included in the initial set of candidates."​
 
  • #58
Michigan won't be releasing first offers till "mid to late March." ICERM has released first round offers I believe and I think UCLA applied math is trying to get out acceptances this weekend. Has anyone heard from MAPS?
 
  • #59
I have not heard from MAPS.

Anyone have news from MSRP or MSRI?
 
  • #60
I got an acceptance email from Michigan yesterday morning (although I'm kind of confused because I thought they wouldn't release decisions until later).
 

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