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I'm a bit perturbed. NYU contacted me 11/29 on my cell saying they wanted an interview on 12/10. Needless to say, I was happy that they were interested. But I was confused because I did not recall an interview as part of their process. Plus, I was out and about and not able to schedule one at that time. So, I asked if I could call her back that day or the next from home. She seemed pretty irritated that I didn't want to schedule an interview right then and there, but I didn't make much of it at the time.
It seems that most all schools are very clear if they require an interview in their description of the application process. I've since combed through their website and there is absolutely no mention of an interview. It simply says a decision will be made 6-8 weeks after the application deadline.
I called the woman back, and told her I was not aware of an interview and that it was not in any of their materials. She said it was not communicated and didn't need to be because not EVERYONE who applies is asked to interview. I got her to clarify that anyone who is offered admission must first be interviewed before they are offered admission. Her point was that not every single person who applies is asked to an interview. But of course, no school that requires interviews actually interviews every single applicant.
When I told her their description of the admissions process should include that an interview is required, she disagreed, and said I could tell the Admissions Committee if I so chose to come in for an interview. Of course this seemed odd to me, to have to potentially shell out $1,000 for airfare, hotels and expenses to tell them something that should seem obvious. I asked if there was any other way to communicate this and she suggested e-mailing the Chairman. I asked for the e-mail address and she said I could look it up. She told me she had the e-mail address but would not give it to me because I could find it myself. Even if it was easy to look up, that was rude. As it happens though, it is not easy to look up who their Department Chair is. I finally found it by reading their blurb about the history of the program.
I can understand a program requiring or not requiring an interview. But shouldn't that be clear BEFORE a person applies and BEFORE they've spent $100+ on PTCAS, GRE, AND Supplemental application fees? Coming in to interview from out of state is an unexpected substantial expense for me. Airfare and hotels in NYC are not cheap, especially at short notice.
Needless to say, I am less enthusiastic about the program. Especially seeing on their website that this same woman coordinates the DPT students' clinical education progam. However, I am mad that I wasted money applying to them while information about their admissions process was withheld. Plus, I'm sure this issue has been a costly inconvenience for other applicants.
Long winded post. I guess I'm just looking for for your guys' opinions if a school should be clear about this in their application process. There doesn't seem any reason for them to choose not to be clear, except maybe they will get more applications.
It seems that most all schools are very clear if they require an interview in their description of the application process. I've since combed through their website and there is absolutely no mention of an interview. It simply says a decision will be made 6-8 weeks after the application deadline.
I called the woman back, and told her I was not aware of an interview and that it was not in any of their materials. She said it was not communicated and didn't need to be because not EVERYONE who applies is asked to interview. I got her to clarify that anyone who is offered admission must first be interviewed before they are offered admission. Her point was that not every single person who applies is asked to an interview. But of course, no school that requires interviews actually interviews every single applicant.
When I told her their description of the admissions process should include that an interview is required, she disagreed, and said I could tell the Admissions Committee if I so chose to come in for an interview. Of course this seemed odd to me, to have to potentially shell out $1,000 for airfare, hotels and expenses to tell them something that should seem obvious. I asked if there was any other way to communicate this and she suggested e-mailing the Chairman. I asked for the e-mail address and she said I could look it up. She told me she had the e-mail address but would not give it to me because I could find it myself. Even if it was easy to look up, that was rude. As it happens though, it is not easy to look up who their Department Chair is. I finally found it by reading their blurb about the history of the program.
I can understand a program requiring or not requiring an interview. But shouldn't that be clear BEFORE a person applies and BEFORE they've spent $100+ on PTCAS, GRE, AND Supplemental application fees? Coming in to interview from out of state is an unexpected substantial expense for me. Airfare and hotels in NYC are not cheap, especially at short notice.
Needless to say, I am less enthusiastic about the program. Especially seeing on their website that this same woman coordinates the DPT students' clinical education progam. However, I am mad that I wasted money applying to them while information about their admissions process was withheld. Plus, I'm sure this issue has been a costly inconvenience for other applicants.
Long winded post. I guess I'm just looking for for your guys' opinions if a school should be clear about this in their application process. There doesn't seem any reason for them to choose not to be clear, except maybe they will get more applications.
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