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[notsobabydoc]

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That's correct. Also if anyone knows, does earlier interviews = more competitive applicants, or just that they got to your application by that time? Asking for neuroses

No bearing on the outcome. It's non-rolling and the limiting factor is the interview spots.

 

[premeditation123]

Not sure but our tour guide said “oh you guys are interviewing early you will be fine” or something like that

ya that's true but I feel like I've heard that at nearly every interview, so idk if it means much

 

[mvsrocks]

ya that's true but I feel like I've heard that at nearly every interview, so idk if it means much

Maybe they just assume that if we are interviewing really early, we are strong candidates in general and "will be fine."

 

[ppplll]

II! complete early august. is anyone else's interview portral down?

 

[Mickeyyy]

II complete mid august....my portal is down also

 

[Cherry1997]

MSTP II, complete 10/6!

 

[931kra]

MSTP II, complete 10/6!

Congrats!! 🙂 stats if you don't mind?

 

[Cherry1997]

Congrats!! 🙂 stats if you don't mind?

522, 3.82 cGPA, 3.79 sGPA, top 15 undergrad, URM! traditional, no gap year student

 

[931kra]

522, 3.82 cGPA, 3.79 sGPA, top 15 undergrad, URM! traditional, no gap year student

No wonder you got the II so quickly--you sound awesome! Good luck at your interview! (And I'll keep my fingers crossed for an II in the coming weeks lol)

 

[Cherry1997]

No wonder you got the II so quickly--you sound awesome! Good luck at your interview! (And I'll keep my fingers crossed for an II in the coming weeks lol)

good luck to you my friend! hopefully I will see you on interview day!

 

[notsobabydoc]

No wonder you got the II so quickly--you sound awesome! Good luck at your interview! (And I'll keep my fingers crossed for an II in the coming weeks lol)

MSTP is reviewed by a separate committee and has its own time-line.

 

[931kra]

MSTP is reviewed by a separate committee and has its own time-line.

I’m an MSTP applicant

 

[notsobabydoc]

I’m an MSTP applicant

lmao. sorry for jumping the gun.

 

[ls1422]

Would anyone who has interviewed here be willing to give a brief summary of what it was like overall? Have my interview next week and I'm very nervous!

 

[mvsrocks]

Would anyone who has interviewed here be willing to give a brief summary of what it was like overall? Have my interview next week and I'm very nervous!

The environment was very very relaxed (interviewees were playing Jenga together at a point to kill time), great food, tour didn't require much walking, and the student guides were very nice (they don't report to adcom). We had 2 interviews, both 30 min, with 2 different people.

 

[ls1422]

The environment was very very relaxed (interviewees were playing Jenga together at a point to kill time), great food, tour didn't require much walking, and the student guides were very nice (they don't report to adcom). We had 2 interviews, both 30 min, with 2 different people.

And I'm assuming the interviews were open file, right?

 

[mvsrocks]

And I'm assuming the interviews were open file, right?

Yeah

 

[ls1422]

Yeah

Got it. Thank you very much!!

 

[moldydorito]

Would anyone who has interviewed here be willing to give a brief summary of what it was like overall? Have my interview next week and I'm very nervous!

Good food, good tour, really nice building. Two open file interviews. One was chill but one was kinda tough for me so it depends on who you get.

 

[710118]

The environment was very very relaxed (interviewees were playing Jenga together at a point to kill time), great food, tour didn't require much walking, and the student guides were very nice (they don't report to adcom). We had 2 interviews, both 30 min, with 2 different people.

I was in that group playing jenga! So funny. But yea they said before hand that the interview here is super chill and they weren’t lying at all. They didn’t have any pre written questions to ask or atleast it didn’t seem like they did. I literally spoke about game of thrones for part of the interview. Super chill an

 

[710118]

I was in that group playing jenga! So funny. But yea they said before hand that the interview here is super chill and they weren’t lying at all. They didn’t have any pre written questions to ask or atleast it didn’t seem like they did. I literally spoke about game of thrones for part of the interview. Super chill and was very impressed

 

[notsobabydoc]

I was in that group playing jenga! So funny. But yea they said before hand that the interview here is super chill and they weren’t lying at all. They didn’t have any pre written questions to ask or atleast it didn’t seem like they did. I literally spoke about game of thrones for part of the interview. Super chill an

oh well, still my no.1 choice. just waiting for that II to land here soon.

 

[ls1422]

Good food, good tour, really nice building. Two open file interviews. One was chill but one was kinda tough for me so it depends on who you get.

I was in that group playing jenga! So funny. But yea they said before hand that the interview here is super chill and they weren’t lying at all. They didn’t have any pre written questions to ask or atleast it didn’t seem like they did. I literally spoke about game of thrones for part of the interview. Super chill an

Thanks guys!!

 

[supsupsup]

interviewing tomorrow and I’m super nervous 😢 glad to see everyone say the interviews are super chill though!

 

[strappysandals]

,

 

[Ikzencriel]

Did everyone who interviewed get contacted by an admissions rep afterwards?

 

[fuzzydoc303]

Did everyone who interviewed get contacted by an admissions rep afterwards?

+1, got two emails

 

[Droseraceae]

Has anyone heard from Bassett recently (since what seemed like the first round a few weeks ago)?

 

[deleted783578]

Has anyone heard from Bassett recently (since what seemed like the first round a few weeks ago)?

I met two M1s at another school who both got into Bassett after interviewing in (I think) January, so I'm sure there will be another round soon. Keeping my fingers crossed for you dude!!

 

[Droseraceae]

I met two M1s at another school who both got into Bassett after interviewing in (I think) January, so I'm sure there will be another round soon. Keeping my fingers crossed for you dude!!

Oh word, I meant heard about interviews. But thanks dog

 

[JessicaJones123]

Did you send thank you notes? And did you get a response?

 

[Ikzencriel]

Did you send thank you notes? And did you get a response?

Yep, +1

 

[runmed11]

Did you send thank you notes? And did you get a response?

Yes, uploaded to the portal. Got an email that they were received.

 

[runmed11]

It was an acknowledgement written by the admissions office.

 

[ppplll]

for those who interviewed, were there vegetarian lunch options? not sure if i should email

 

[Ikzencriel]

for those who interviewed, were there vegetarian lunch options? not sure if i should email

Yes

 

[deleted976595]

II just now! Complete way back on like 7/14 or so very surprised

 

[FatherTime-PhD]

II just now! Complete way back on like 7/14 or so very surprised

7/8er looking for some of that love 🙁

Edit: stats?

 

[deleted976595]

7/8er looking for some of that love 🙁

Edit: stats?

LM > 80

 

[deleted688779]

LM > 80

Congrats!

cries

 

[FatherTime-PhD]

LM > 80

Rats

 

[deleted688779]

Rats

Same

 

[doobeebop]

For those of you who interviewed, do you recommend bringing anything? I've heard bringing your phone and showing pictures and stuff, but that seems possibly rude? Or I know some people bring padfolios but that seems really extra to me.

I was thinking of just bringing a tiny black purse with my phone and chapstick.

 

[lm1106]

have they offered II to anyone complete early sept? really hoping to interview here, Columbia is my top choice 😍

 

[FatherTime-PhD]

For those of you who interviewed, do you recommend bringing anything? I've heard bringing your phone and showing pictures and stuff, but that seems possibly rude? Or I know some people bring padfolios but that seems really extra to me.

I was thinking of just bringing a tiny black purse with my phone and chapstick.

Pictures of what lol

 

[moldydorito]

For those of you who interviewed, do you recommend bringing anything? I've heard bringing your phone and showing pictures and stuff, but that seems possibly rude? Or I know some people bring padfolios but that seems really extra to me.

I was thinking of just bringing a tiny black purse with my phone and chapstick.

you can bring your phone and use it occasionally just don’t be on it the whole time.

 

[Heliobacter]

II just now! Complete way back on like 7/14 or so very surprised

Hmm, fingers crossed for my 7/20 self.

 

[deleted958920]

Hmm, fingers crossed for my 7/20 self.

+1

 

[adventum]

what dates are they up to, does anyone know?

 

[deleted976595]

what dates are they up to, does anyone know?

~week before thanksgiving as of last Friday