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This combination isn't terribly common but it does happen. The reverse tends to happen more often.
I am one of them lol. Case University program flat out rejected me (my 1st rejection) but got interview from the college program.
They do this. I was invited for phone interview and then got an actual interview later.
Definitely not a rejection. The admissions committee sometimes have questions before they grant an interview and I think that's why they do this. For me, I think they were mainly curious about why their program despite having significant research career (I am very non-trad) and wanted to make sure my motivation matched up with what they offer and such. You could totally get an actual interview if you do ok with phone one.
Interesting! Yeah, the email mentioned that they wanted to further discuss stuff on my application so I'll make sure to incorporate their mission into my answers to see if I can get an actual II from them since they're one of my top choice programs. Thanks for the info!
Yeah dude. I initially thought that they do not like me and I am on the bottom of their list as far as II considerations go but I don't think that is the case. They are just very careful since they only invite about 200-250 people and want to absolutely make sure of everything. They could have easily rejected you but didn't and want to gather a bit more info and/or clarify some stuff. Good luck!
Yes, they interviewed about 250 people last year. Accepted about 23%.
They should be on the portal a couple days before your interview
They don't give it to you until the day of.
The affinity group tabs? Those are there and empty for me as well.
Yeah, are those new? I don’t remember them being there a week ago.
First round of acceptances went out the last Monday of December (12/28/2020) based on last year's thread. Per 2018 thread, ranking meeting happens second week of December. I would expect calls to happen on 12/27 this year then.
What was the latest set of interviews to receive an acceptance then? Mine is 12/9 and I'm wondering if I will make the deadline.
I know that more acceptances are sent in February, so I am not sure if there is a necessary a cut off point. Aside from having time to discuss an application before making a decision/ranking.
I sent one in before the first meeting and it was well-received. Go for it!
Did you send through the admissions portal? or directly to admissions via email?
Through the portal
Hey! Just wondering what you meant by before the first meeting. Meeting as in your interview or when the committee convenes? Thanks!
I'm pretty sure @squids82 meant the first committee meeting, which I believe happens around the first week of December (so now-ish). Does anyone know when it will be or if it has already happened?
Exactly what I meant! Thanks for the catch!
I’m also wondering if it has already happened or when it will. Is there any way to know? Does the adcom provide any updates in terms of decisions delays?
At what stage are PIs contacted? Post-interview?
Yep! It seems to happen a few weeks before acceptances are sent out. I don't think it's a guaranteed acceptance if your PI has been contacted, but it's definitely a very good sign.
What happens if you have 5 PIs. One is my most meaningful, would they choose him?
If I may ask you, when did you receive your acceptance? you can also dm me if that is more comfortable.
December
Wym, like choose a faculty member to interview you?
