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.

  • #61
Anyone heard from Willamette or Boise?
 
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  • #62
test123321 said:
I have not heard from MAPS.

Anyone have news from MSRP or MSRI?

I got accepted to MSRI, but as far as I know there are still spots left to be filled.
 
  • #63
Anyone hear from SHSU?
 
  • #64
WhatIsCohomology said:
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."​
 
  • #65
Yee - I mean if anyone heard from them this morning, i.e. received an acceptance
 
  • #66
Oh, I understand, my bad.
 
  • #67
So I was on the shortlist for Oregon State Univ., I'm just wondering has anyone heard back from them?
 
  • #68
n-dimen said:
So I was on the shortlist for Oregon State Univ., I'm just wondering has anyone heard back from them?
How do you know you were on the shortlist?
 
  • #69
WhatIsCohomology said:
How do you know you were on the shortlist?
I emailed them last week asking if I should accept other offers or I may get into their program and they said I'm on the shortlist and I will hear back by the 8th.
 
  • #70
Any one heard from SMALL?
 
  • #71
avana said:
Any one heard from SMALL?
I was rejected by Frank Morgan, but through a rather personal email (not the kind of official one). He also told me that he tries to favor juniors and the usual 'please apply again' cliche.
 
  • #72
If we haven't been rejected by SMALL yet (but were on the short list), does that mean we're still in consideration?
 
  • #73
Miao said:
I was rejected by Frank Morgan, but through a rather personal email (not the kind of official one). He also told me that he tries to favor juniors and the usual 'please apply again' cliche.

Did he email you, or did you contact him first?
 
  • #74
I've received offers from Oregon state, UMN and Potsdam. Has WADE sent out anything besides the survey? And which of the ones I got into is generally considered most prestigious? Serious indecision and that is of course a factor
 
  • #75
duhmark said:
Has WADE sent out anything besides the survey?

WADE has sent out offers
 
  • #76
test123321 said:
WADE has sent out offers
Adding to this, they gave until March 8th to decide, so if there is a second round my guess would be that it would go out sometime in the second half of this week.
 
  • #77
duhmark said:
which of the ones I got into is generally considered most prestigious? Serious indecision and that is of course a factor

They're all great REU's and you should probably pick one based on which has the most interesting research available. That being said, I'm under the impression that UMN is the (slightly) more prestigious of the bunch.
 
  • #78
duhmark said:
I've received offers from Oregon state, UMN and Potsdam. Has WADE sent out anything besides the survey? And which of the ones I got into is generally considered most prestigious? Serious indecision and that is of course a factor
Judging from my results, I think UMN is the hardest out of the 3 to get in then Oregan/Potsdam. I say this b.c. I was shortlisted for the last two but not for UMN.
 
  • #79
WhatIsCohomology said:
Did he email you, or did you contact him first?
I'm pretty sure I did not email him.
 
  • #80
If you don't accept an offer please let them know!
 
  • #81
n-dimen said:
If you don't accept an offer please let them know!
So n-dimen, are you going to accept the Cornell REU? I am probably going to. I know the lack of funding is off-putting, but among all I got in, this is the most serious program on more mainstream math topics. Also, I'm pretty sure there is funding from my college.
 
  • #82
Is the deadline on March 8th at midnight or that morning or...?
 
  • #83
test123321 said:
Is the deadline on March 8th at midnight or that morning or...?

If this reply is to me, they just said on or before March 8th.
 
  • #84
I just meant in general for programs that stick to that deadline
 
  • #85
Miao said:
So n-dimen, are you going to accept the Cornell REU? I am probably going to. I know the lack of funding is off-putting, but among all I got in, this is the most serious program on more mainstream math topics. Also, I'm pretty sure there is funding from my college.
Most likely this will be it, i asked how much it costs, they said to live it is usually 65-120 a week not counting food or travel.
 
  • #86
Are there ever second round offers right after March 8th?
 
  • #87
test123321 said:
Are there ever second round offers right after March 8th?
I would guess so.
 
  • #88
Anyone else apply for the UCLA summer school in logic? I know it's not an REU, but it seems relevant and I'm curious.
 
  • #89
Has anyone heard from MTBI?
 
  • #90
So who accepted/turned down things today? Must have been busy for everybody.
 

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