Unfortunately, I did not match last year and while that is awful for many reasons, one up side is that I feel like I can be helpful to those going through the application process this year. In my experience last year, when I did not receive a mass e-mail invite, it was inevitably followed by a rejection. However, there are several sites that come to mind that friends considered themselves out for only to receive an invite at a later time. That is, it does indeed seem that some sites will send out their invites in waves of mass invites. My best advice-- if it is really hanging on your mind-- is to search for last year's thread. You will be able to see whether multiple notification dates were reported for a given site.
Wow that's crazy! I just created a calendar of all potential interview dates. That thing is going to come in handy since it looks like we need to respond within minutes to invite offers!
I also put my potential interviews on a calendar. It's a little overwhelming to look at, but I'm expecting it to be very handy once invites start rolling in.
Be who you are. A detail like this will not be a deciding factor. Or if it would be, would you want to work there?
) as a way to keep track of what I've read to make sure I don't miss anything.
Yes, I did! I was hoping they'd get in touch sooner than later for that same reason. And now that I've read this I'm going to be extra attentive to my email today
Good luck!
Ohio State?
Same. Haven't heard anything either. no news is good news though. Last year, 11/18 was a Monday...; they may just send tehm out whenever they are ready BUT I am on the edge as well!!!! G'luck allYes, I did! I was hoping they'd get in touch sooner than later for that same reason. And now that I've read this I'm going to be extra attentive to my email today
I agree completely! I've had the same concern as a female with a somewhat "flashy" engagement/wedding set. I know that other interviewees with rings have attracted borderline questions about status of husbands, whether they'll be able to move, "innocent" children questions... But at the end of the day, the sites I rank highly will be those that being married and wanting kids in the future is not a "disqualifier" but instead shows balance and a healthy lifestyle (not that being single demonstrates the opposite by any means). I certainly wouldn't want to be at a site where I'm judged negatively based on these factors. Food for thought.
Also, APA has guidelines that are supposed to be followed regarding things they can and cannot ask and if they do not follow said guidelines and ask about kids, husband's employment status, etc., I would view that as a warning sign..
Hi, I'm also an international student, granted I have a green card, but that does not change the fact that I couldn't apply to VAs, which limits the options greatly. My advice to you is that you apply to more sites (around 17 or so), to increase your chances of matching.
I have requested this information but have not heard back yet.
Well, I assume that's a rejection for me, even though I haven't heard. Maybe, rejections emails go out later...
Ugh, I'm sorry if that's the case. This stuff seems so random. It WAS a personalized email though, and I've heard from prior years that they get all invites out the same week then quickly send rejections so you'll know for sure soon. I kind of hate that this process is so messy.
