OFFICIAL 2009 Interview Invite Thread

[psychcavy]

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You both make excellent points! Now that I think about it, I would definitely want to have a few minutes to collect myself and prepare before talking to any grad school person. I will leave things as is. Thanks guys! 😀

 

[saribou13]

You both make excellent points! Now that I think about it, I would definitely want to have a few minutes to collect myself and prepare before talking to any grad school person. I will leave things as is. Thanks guys! 😀

that's okay... we all have our moments of spaz-ness! 😛 😀

 

[iheartpsych]

Hi everyone,

I don't know if anyone else is anxiously waiting to hear back from BU, but I just called to confirm that my file is complete and was able to get a little information about interview invites from the Clinical Program Coordinator. She informed me that NO invites have been extended to applicants yet. *Sigh of relief*😀

 

[cara susanna]

Ok I'm officially scared now. SOOOOO many schools have extended invites. The list is already SOOOOO long and even though many of my school have not sent out ANY invites i can't help it but to FREAK OUT!!!😱

Anyone with me on this?????

Definitely.

 

[psychanxiety]

I just got an email from the DCT at University of Kansas (child clinical program) inviting me for an interview Feb 23. Wonderful and unexpected good news!!!

 

[wkupmaggie]

Ok I'm officially scared now. SOOOOO many schools have extended invites. The list is already SOOOOO long and even though many of my school have not sent out ANY invites i can't help it but to FREAK OUT!!!😱

Anyone with me on this?????

Oh ya, big time. I just keep reminding myself that I have 4 schools left to hear from... I think some of ours may be the same? I know we're both waiting for UUtah, right?

 

[lucyguard]

Oh ya, big time. I just keep reminding myself that I have 4 schools left to hear from... I think some of ours may be the same? I know we're both waiting for UUtah, right?

yes. Just got off the phone with them and THEY HAVEN'T EVEN LOOKED AT THE FILES!!!!! She said the interview will be around 2/20 (likely, not confirmed) and that invites will go out at least 2 weeks before the interview. And the wait continues.....

 

[saribou13]

Hi everyone,

I don't know if anyone else is anxiously waiting to hear back from BU, but I just called to confirm that my file is complete and was able to get a little information about interview invites from the Clinical Program Coordinator. She informed me that NO invites have been extended to applicants yet. *Sigh of relief*😀

you should see our posts from a few days back on BU... the gist of it basically that all invites will be extended by end of January, and the people there are really obnoxious/unhelpful! good times.

 

[bbonniee]

Does anyone else keep getting these "your file is complete" emails from Fordham? They are FREAKING me out because I keep thinking they are something good- but nope- same email. It's torture!

 

[clinpsychgrl]

Hey guys,

I have been reading for a while - It's been a relief knowing that some of the schools have not yet sent out invites to other people. I just wanted to let you know that I got an interview to Bowling Green State University. I'm not sure if they were sending out all the interview invites today, but it was not personal at all - so it was probably a mass e-mail. Good luck!

p.s. has anyone heard from Ohio State University?

Also, in response to some of the earlier questions about calling the schools - since reading this blog, i've called most of the schools i've found it helpful!

 

[KatieLou]

Bonnie, have you been getting multiples? I definitely got a confirmation email a few weeks ago, but nothing since. That would kill me!!

Anyone else heard anything from them? I'm guessing no?

 

[bbonniee]

Bonnie, have you been getting multiples? I definitely got a confirmation email a few weeks ago, but nothing since. That would kill me!!

Anyone else heard anything from them? I'm guessing no?

Yeah- I got one weeks ago when I submitted my material... then one yesterday.. then again today.

I'm super confirmed now!

 

[saribou13]

Does anyone else keep getting these "your file is complete" emails from Fordham? They are FREAKING me out because I keep thinking they are something good- but nope- same email. It's torture!

ugh no! i haven't even gotten those... but online it says it's complete. I hope it is!!! 😕

 

[SourPatchKid]

ugh no! i haven't even gotten those... but online it says it's complete. I hope it is!!! 😕

don't fret - I got an interview there and never received a single "your application is complete" email. but it must have been...

 

[saribou13]

don't fret - I got an interview there and never received a single "your application is complete" email. but it must have been...

I logged into my "VIP page" on their website... there used to be a section that said which materials they had received from me, but now that section's gone. I wonder what it means??? (if anything!) 😱

 

[piroshki]

Omg good to know - mine starts with P! Maybe we'll hear around the same time 😛

Those of us fortunate enough to be at the very end of the alphabet, like myself, are most pleased to hear this. Damn your last name elitism!

 

[psystudent]

I have also received two confirmation messages that they are reviewing applications and will notify interviewees by Feb 1...

 

[poang]

Has anyone else heard from temple?

I'm in class and updating from my phone...I just got an email from Temple inviting me to an interview on Feb. 2 or Feb. 6th. My first and probably only interview invite!!

I hope you guys got them!

 

[Tude85]

Has anyone else heard from temple?

I haven't heard anything...boo

 

[KatieLou]

Has anyone else heard from temple?

I got an email from Temple earlier today.
Interview dates are 2/2 and 2/6. They apologized for the short notice.

Also: I should have specified, but I'm hoping to hear from Fordham Clinical, not Counseling. Any leads on them?

Actually, scratch that. I just called Fordham myself. The guy I talked to was perfectly nice, and he said that invitations are still going out. He said it's possible I'll hear from them by tomorrow, and if not I/you guys should email Dr. Rosenfeld to inquire.

Fingers crossed!

 

[saribou13]

Actually, scratch that. I just called Fordham myself. The guy I talked to was perfectly nice, and he said that invitations are still going out. He said it's possible I'll hear from them by tomorrow, and if not I/you guys should email Dr. Rosenfeld to inquire.

Fingers crossed!

I was also told, by a woman secretary the other day, that I could email Dr. Rosenfeld directly. I was kind of surprised... On the one hand, I don't want to bother him at a time when I'm sure he's being bombarded, but on the other hand, do you think it expresses greater interest in the program?? I'm torn!!

 

[cara susanna]

Looks like EMU won't be able to consider me. They needed a transcript sent and I sent it right away, even rushed it overnight (I didn't think that they needed this transcript because no other program did--it was two college-level classes I took back in high school). Well, grad admissions has it and they're going to send it over to the dept within a day or so. Invites are supposed to go out tomorrow, so looks like I'm hosed.

 

[197327]

Looks like EMU won't be able to consider me. They needed a transcript sent and I sent it right away, even rushed it overnight (I didn't think that they needed this transcript because no other program did--it was two college-level classes I took back in high school). Well, grad admissions has it and they're going to send it over to the dept within a day or so. Invites are supposed to go out tomorrow, so looks like I'm hosed.

You never know...Do the classes from this school put you in a make or break it situation?

 

[saribou13]

For those of you who were interested--

I had emailed the dept. admin the other day to check on this, and she responded back to me today:

Phone calls inviting applicants to interview will begin next week. Our interview dates are Friday, March 6th and Friday, March 13th.

Yikes, those are late interview dates!! Some people might even have offers from other schools by then. Weird!!

 

[bbonniee]

Looks like EMU won't be able to consider me. They needed a transcript sent and I sent it right away, even rushed it overnight (I didn't think that they needed this transcript because no other program did--it was two college-level classes I took back in high school). Well, grad admissions has it and they're going to send it over to the dept within a day or so. Invites are supposed to go out tomorrow, so looks like I'm hosed.

I had a similiar thing happen to me- a school told me they needed a transcript but it really didn't have any information on it and no other school needed it. I called the dept and explained the situation and they ended up saying I didnt needed...

anyway... maybe you could call!

 

[cara susanna]

You never know...Do the classes from this school put you in a make or break it situation?

Not really, plus my school ended up accepting them and the grades I got exactly, so they're on the transcript that I sent from my school.

But a professor emailed me and said that they needed it, so I'm worried.

 

[mplsgirl]

For those of you who were interested--

I had emailed the dept. admin the other day to check on this, and she responded back to me today:

Phone calls inviting applicants to interview will begin next week. Our interview dates are Friday, March 6th and Friday, March 13th.

Yikes, those are late interview dates!! Some people might even have offers from other schools by then. Weird!!

Thanks for the info!!!!!!!!! I can relax until Monday 😀 (this program is my #1 choice...)

 

[197327]

Not really, plus my school ended up accepting them and the grades I got exactly, so they're on the transcript that I sent from my school.

But a professor emailed me and said that they needed it, so I'm worried.

I spoke with a professor @ EMU and she said they were still in the "thick of it" so I would't worry as long as they receive it in the next couple days...

 

[bbonniee]

Does anyone feel like they didn't make a lot of contact with professors during the application process? I mean, I emailed my POI's and got responses, but I feel like a lot of people had on going conversations and now I feel like maybe I didn't do enough.... Do you think this could drastically hurt my chances?

 

[cara susanna]

I spoke with a professor @ EMU and she said they were still in the "thick of it" so I would't worry as long as they receive it in the next couple days...

Oh, that's great! Thanks so much!

The person I spoke with at grad admissions said that they'd probably have it over within the next day or so.

bbonniee: Not really. I mean, of course it helps to know the person, but a lot of people are in the same situation. My POIs range from I've met them in person to I've never even emailed them.

 

[lbug312]

Does anyone feel like they didn't make a lot of contact with professors during the application process? I mean, I emailed my POI's and got responses, but I feel like a lot of people had on going conversations and now I feel like maybe I didn't do enough.... Do you think this could drastically hurt my chances?

I never contacted any of my POIs and I have one interview so far (other three schools haven't sent them out yet). I realize now this was a mistake and should I not get in this time I will definately be doing that next time around. I think the fact that you even talked to them is good but I also don't think it is a major deal. Thats just my opinion though.

 

[thirdeye99]

Anyone know what is going on with any of the following schools? Have invites been extended? Are invites complete? Any info would be greatly appreciated, thank you!
U Missouri St. Louis

After requesting info a few weeks ago about interview day from U Missouri St. Louis, I received a reply from the DCT saying that invites will go out at the end of january and interview days are Feb 20 and 27.

I haven't received an invite yet from them.

 

[DannySplat]

My first interview inviteeeeeeeee!!!

Got the email today and the interview is on Friday Feb. 20th. I am definitely floating on cloud 9.

Peace.😎

 

[WantCalm]

Two of the schools I applied to, VCU and URI, have never been mentioned on here as far as I know. Does anybody know anything about them?

 

[Boston2k]

I was really thrilled to see this because I would LOVE to get an interview at Fordham. I don't suppose anyone has heard from them since the initial "mass email" sent out on 1/19? Their interview dates are terribly soon, and I don't want to foster false hope... But I'm hopeful until proven otherwise!

I heard from them after the mass email (later that day), if it helps you any. Hope it works out for you!

 

[SourPatchKid]

Two of the schools I applied to, VCU and URI, have never been mentioned on here as far as I know. Does anybody know anything about them?

I applied to URI and haven' heard anything. they're interview date isn't until 2/23 so there is still time...

 

[Borderline]

This thread makes me so nervous. <L>

I'm going to call my schools now. Cross your fingers, and maybe I'll get on the phone with someone who has the interview list and is willing to share!

UPDATE:

Darn. The lady I got at Loyola MD was like a bank vault guarding her information. She DID, however, say that not ALL of the invites were out, and that they'd be sending them during the next two weeks. So if no one on here has gotten anything from Loyola MD, I'm going to assume I'm safe for now.

 

[saribou13]

Thanks for the info!!!!!!!!! I can relax until Monday 😀 (this program is my #1 choice...)

i know i really like the program too. i also work at FSM right now... but unfortunately i don't have any connections to the psychology dept. but i still think they should take me anyway 😀

 

[psyd wannabe]

i too am waiting on loyola and was told that interview invites would be going out next week, but i havent heard anything else from them yet.

Congrats to the person who got an invite!

 

[thirdeye99]

Two of the schools I applied to, VCU and URI, have never been mentioned on here as far as I know. Does anybody know anything about them?

I called VCU a couple weeks ago. Interview dates are Feb. 6, 20, and 27. They didn't say when they'd be sending out invites.

 

[197327]

Just emailed my POI @ U Michigan. She said some, not all, invites were being extended already but I would need to check with the graduate school.

 

[kate09]

Has anyone heard back from any of these clinical phd programs?
UT-Austin
UC-San Diego/San Diego State
St. Louis U
Case Western Reserve U

I'm getting nervous!

 

[poang]

Whoever heard from UMass Boston - who was your POI?

 

[saribou13]

Whoever heard from UMass Boston - who was your POI?

I tried PMing them, but they haven't written me back yet 🙁

 

[alleycatpsych]

me too

edit: i talked to my POI and she said that they are currently reviewing applications... so there is still hope for us!

 

[suerte]

Has anyone else heard from temple?

Just letting you know that I also received an email invite from Temple today.

 

[psychanxiety]

Has anyone heard back from any of these clinical phd programs?
UT-Austin
UC-San Diego/San Diego State
St. Louis U
Case Western Reserve U

I'm getting nervous!

I'm also waiting on SDSU/UCSD Clinical. I got an email from them in December telling me that my file was complete and that the interview committee meets the first week of January. Interviews are Feb 23-24. I'm getting anxious about this one too!

 

[kapinkkidowski]

Is it me, or are all these schools being really vague on whether or not they're really done handing out interviews when people call? There is always that "but that doesn't mean all invites have been sent out" at the end...do you think the graduate schools are just trying not to disappoint people until after the actual interviews?

 

[schwarbi]

Does anyone else keep getting these "your file is complete" emails from Fordham? They are FREAKING me out because I keep thinking they are something good- but nope- same email. It's torture!

Yes! I got two this week alone. It's driving me nuts...

 

[197327]

Is it me, or are all these schools being really vague on whether or not they're really done handing out interviews when people call? There is always that "but that doesn't mean all invites have been sent out" at the end...do you think the graduate schools are just trying not to disappoint people until after the actual interviews?

Do you think it is because there may be more rounds of applicants so they don't want to put people off because they be chosen to interview later if the first round does not work?