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Not yet. I keep checking my emails
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Hi! I got invited for an interview today (10/31) applied back in mid August
it's not a complete rejection. If someone ends up declining their invite to interview with them say because they got accepted somewhere else, that interview spot will be given to someone on the alternate list.
Hey! I have an interview at the Flagstaff campus on December 1st. Do you have any advice on how to prepare for it? This is my top choice!
First off, congrats!
Secondly, I have never been to the flagstaff campus, but the interviews are ran the same. They'll have you go through the interview with other applicants. Questions are more of a conversation format, and just want get to know you more. Like all interviews, I suggest if you ever talk about a strength, give an experience. Experiences give us insight into your life and allow us to see you better. You'll also get a tour of the campus. I'm not sure if that's before or after the interview.
Good luck!
What do you mean when you say they'll have you go through the interview with other applicants? Is it a group interview? I know in the email it said it would be a panel interview but I don't know any of the other details.
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For the past two years we've had 3 interviewers and 3 interviewees (is that a word?). We're gonna do that again this year.
is this a rotating format (like one interviewer and one interviewee, switch) or all group setting?
Good question! The whole interview is done 3 on 3.
There will be one question, and then each person will respond from right to left, and left to right for the next question. It runs like that. For example, I was asked in my interview, "What do you think will be the hardest adjustment for you in PT school?" Since I was on the right, I answered first, then the middle, then the left. The next question that was asked was, "How do you handle stress?" The person on the left answered, followed by the middle, and then I finished the question off. Hope that helps!
Will there only be one day for interviews? I reside in California, but I have an interview in Georgia the day before my interview with the Flagstaff campus. It could be doable, but the interview with Georgia will last 5 hours so I wouldn't even be able to fly into Phoenix until closer to midnight.
I’m in the same situation as you. Reside in San Diego but will be flying from New Jersey December 1st. I hope we hear soon so I can change my flight ASAP and figure out how to get to flagstaff from Phoenix on little sleep and jet lag such a pain.
There is only 1 day of interviews this year, however, I would suggest calling the PT department and see is there can be any changes that may be able to help you!
UPDATE:
All students were denied instate tuition from out of state following a year of schooling after a hearing at the school. Unless you want to file a hearing with the state court, there is no possibility of receiving instate tuition unless you lived here one year before school.
All students were denied instate tuition from out of state following a year of schooling after a hearing at the school. Unless you want to file a hearing with the state court, there is no possibility of receiving instate tuition unless you lived here one year before school.
dancer2DPT
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Thank you for answering our questions on here!
I was wondering about how many total questions are asked during the interview? Are student answers typically long and in depth or a shorter clear and concise answer? Lastly how do you recommend dressing for the open house? Are people pretty causal or is there a need to dress up a bit?
I'm not sure about how many questions will be asked, maybe 5-10? Each applicants is given adequate time to answer with ~1-3 minutes each question. I never went to the open house, so I would assume professional dress, nice shirt without a tie for men and dress/skirt for women.
dancer2DPT
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Thank you!
One last question, I know preference for interviews is given to instate students, I was wondering if you know if preference is given for instate for acceptances too?
I'm not too sure, but I can tell you there are 5 out of state students in my cohort down here in PHX. Also, THANK YOU to everyone who participated in interviews! It was great to get to know you all. I know I interviewed at least one of you (as you mentioned coming here for advice during one of the questions) haha
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I heard it would be no later than December 15th
I talked to the director at the end of the interviews and she said that she was trying to get everything done by the end of this week!
-Good Luck
Same here! For the Flagstaff or Phoenix Campus?
Woo how exciting! For phoenix or flag? I'm still waiting to hear back with Flag as my top choice!
I was offered a spot at the Flagstaff campus, and I will be accepting the position!
Wondering this as well!
You can call and ask!
I am number 63 so I feel you on that one!!
Heard they went to #40 last year.
