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Texas12 said:
Hey those who already interviewed at Amarillo

How did you get around? Cab or rental car? What is a good shuttle to and from the airport?
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I got a rental car.. That's really the most convenient way to get around..it was abt $100 for two days..
 
If some of you guys are as cheap as I was last year, you could split a taxi with other fellow interviewees. It'll cost around $20 one way trip to and from the airport.

The only issue I had during my interview last year was that there wasn't anywhere to eat that was next to the Best Western I stayed at the night before. There's a nice restaurant called Joe Taco right next to it but it was closed by the time I got there.
 
Question for the ladies who have interviewed/are going to interview.

What are you wearing to this interview? For my others I have worn heels, but since this interview is ALL DAY I don't think they will be comfortable. Do you think some nice flats are appropriate or should I grin and bear it? Any suggestions?
 
klar06 said:
Question for the ladies who have interviewed/are going to interview.

What are you wearing to this interview? For my others I have worn heels, but since this interview is ALL DAY I don't think they will be comfortable. Do you think some nice flats are appropriate or should I grin and bear it? Any suggestions?
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I would wear some nice flats if I were u because you're going to be walking a lot that day and the interview is at the end of the day so you don't wanna be in pain. Try to be as comfortable as u can so u can focus on the more important things =)
 
If anyone has been accepted to this school, please let me know so you can be added to the roll call for 2014/2015. Please post in the sticky thread or PM me your acceptances and the program you will be attending (if accepted to multiple schools).🙂
 
klar06 said:
Question for the ladies who have interviewed/are going to interview.

What are you wearing to this interview? For my others I have worn heels, but since this interview is ALL DAY I don't think they will be comfortable. Do you think some nice flats are appropriate or should I grin and bear it? Any suggestions?
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In Abilene's interview, it felt like we were sitting the majority of the time. I wore heels but they weren't very high. I never wear heels so I was proud of myself that I lasted all day with them. My feet hurt a little by the end of the day but I did try to find "comfortable" heels. So if you are used to wearing heels you will be okay.
 
I've my interview at Amarillo on Feb 11th. For those who've already had interviews, how did you prepare and how did you feel about it after it was over?
 
Ladies: Hair up or down? I know putting long hair up is more professional but my problem is, is that I have bangs and my bangs really get annoying when I put my hair up. However, my hair is pretty long.
 
NervousForSure said:
Ladies: Hair up or down? I know putting long hair up is more professional but my problem is, is that I have bangs and my bangs really get annoying when I put my hair up. However, my hair is pretty long.
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I had my hair down. It's more comfortable for me to wear it down. I would say go with what's more comfortable so you won't have another thing to worry about at the interview. The majority of the females had their hair down when I interviewed.
 
NervousForSure said:
Ladies: Hair up or down? I know putting long hair up is more professional but my problem is, is that I have bangs and my bangs really get annoying when I put my hair up. However, my hair is pretty long.
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As far as the appearance of your hair goes, it won't matter as long as you're well groomed. I personally had very long hair when I interviewed. I had a side part and pulled it back into a low ponytail.

Like I said it really doesn't matter as long as it's out of your face and you're comfortable. I have seen interviews where girls will continuously put their hair behind their ears, or twirl their hair with their fingers while answering questions. These are HUGE distractions when being interviewed. So if you have bad habits such as these, pull that hair back. 🙂
 
Pharmfall2011 said:
I've my interview at Amarillo on Feb 11th. For those who've already had interviews, how did you prepare and how did you feel about it after it was over?
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Just go to the interview feedback , and just practice those question and come up with situations.
Even though i felt like the situations that i came up with , i forgot during the interview. The interviewers very nice and gave me time to gather my thoughts. Overall i thought i did pretty good. just relax and be confident !!!
 
Good Luck to all who are interviewing this weekend!!!
 
Pins and needles, the wait is killing me. I look at Merlin everyday. Should know by Saturday if I got in.
 
omatic said:
Pins and needles, the wait is killing me. I look at Merlin everyday. Should know by Saturday if I got in.
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Same here! But someone else in this forum had said that any acceptance letters would only be sent around the 20th so I'm confused.
 
I was just there this week and asked. The committee meets today, and the invite letters go out Thursday after the Dean signs them. Some people should know by this weekend.
 
omatic said:
I was just there this week and asked. The committee meets today, and the invite letters go out Thursday after the Dean signs them. Some people should know by this weekend.
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O wow! Thank you so much for sharing that! Do you know if they're going to post anything on Merlin?
 
Nbaby said:
O wow! Thank you so much for sharing that! Do you know if they're going to post anything on Merlin?
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From my understanding of what was said at my Jan. 28th interview Merlin will show the offer under the Admissions Offer tab.
 
omatic said:
I was just there this week and asked. The committee meets today, and the invite letters go out Thursday after the Dean signs them. Some people should know by this weekend.
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Really? Are you really sure about that? I heard it was towards the end of the month also.
 
omatic said:
I was just there this week and asked. The committee meets today, and the invite letters go out Thursday after the Dean signs them. Some people should know by this weekend.
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This is also what I was told during my interview.
 
I Hope i hear something from Tech this weekend....otherwise its going to be a long wait since they do rolling admission.
 
Where's the mail
It never fails
It makes me wanna wag my tail
When it comes I wanna wail...
MAIL!!!

Blues' Clues
 
So you're only gonna hear back from them this weekend if you interviewed on january 14th or january 28th rite? the feb interviewees dont count?
 
The news may be a day delayed now. We had a pretty rough winter storm yesterday in Amarillo and all schools in the area are closed today including the pharmacy school.
 
rockchalkjb said:
The news may be a day delayed now. We had a pretty rough winter storm yesterday in Amarillo and all schools in the area are closed today including the pharmacy school.
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Yeahhh...I've been checking the weather reports a lot the past couple of days. I hope we hear about this soon. My flight is tomorrow afternoon.
 
I dont think the interview has been delayed or rescheduled. The highs in Amarillo tomorrow are in the 40s. Good luck to everyone interviewing tomorrow. 🙂 I'll see you guys soon!
 
For those that interviewed in January... Do you think we should know something this weekend? Or "patiently" wait another 2 weeks for letters to come in??? Lol
I guess it could be worse than 2 weeks wait.
 
dxb8307 said:
For those that interviewed in January... Do you think we should know something this weekend? Or "patiently" wait another 2 weeks for letters to come in??? Lol
I guess it could be worse than 2 weeks wait.
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I have been checking my Merlin and nothing 🙁
 
ch3lsea said:
I have been checking my Merlin and nothing 🙁
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Same here...the wait is horrible because i'm so curious!..someone in this forum said they had actually talked to the school people last week and they were told that the admission letters for some very lucky january interviewees would be sent yesterday..so i think that if you get in, you should know this weekend, unless the weather caused any delays ...
 
I think on their website it says it'll be posted on Merlin within 3 days or so and your real letter will be sent within 7 days. Something like that. I can't remember where I saw it. I'm sure yall should hear soon.
 
NervousForSure said:
I think on their website it says it'll be posted on Merlin within 3 days or so and your real letter will be sent within 7 days. Something like that. I can't remember where I saw it. I'm sure yall should hear soon.
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Thanks for the info 🙂 !
 
NervousForSure said:
I think on their website it says it'll be posted on Merlin within 3 days or so and your real letter will be sent within 7 days. Something like that. I can't remember where I saw it. I'm sure yall should hear soon.
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can u please send the link, where the information is given . thanks !
 
This is quoted from their catalog.

We complete what is termed "rolling admissions" meaning that we admit some students throughout the admissions and interview process, but hold a number of positions until the final interviews are completed and the Committee can consider the full applicant pool. At the time we have completed all reviews, typically in early May, within 48 hours we will post your status on the SOP Admissions WEB page, and within 7-10 working days, send you a letter notifying you that you have either been admitted or have been placed on the alternate list.
 
Does anyone know if Tech will be sending out any more interview invitations or have they all been emailed already? 😳
 
Nbaby said:
Same here...the wait is horrible because i'm so curious!..someone in this forum said they had actually talked to the school people last week and they were told that the admission letters for some very lucky january interviewees would be sent yesterday..so i think that if you get in, you should know this weekend, unless the weather caused any delays ...
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You mean the letters are sent through mail? So we won't know through Merlin?
 
I read last years forums and it looks like people received their acceptance letters via the mail first prior to receiving their acceptance emails.
 
i hope ur right......i think i am going to go crazy checking merlin everyday ..
 
Hey, I emailed the advisor and she said that due to the bad weather, the adcom could not meet last week to discuss the January interviewees so nobody's going to hear anything this weekend. They are planning to meet sometime this week. She said they will send out acceptance letters and then post it on Merlin 10 days after the letters are sent. Let's just be patient =), at least our interviews and applications are over and there's nothing left for us to worry about.
 
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Nbaby said:
Hey, I emailed the advisor and she said that due to the bad weather, the adcom could not meet last week to discuss the January interviewees. So now they are planning to meet sometime this week. She said they will send out acceptance letters and then post it on Merlin 10 days after the letters are sent. Be patient =).
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Whaaaaat?? I am going crazy too...I had a dream that I have been rejected from Tech last night...Aughh
 
Nbaby said:
Hey, I emailed the advisor and she said that due to the bad weather, the adcom could not meet last week to discuss the January interviewees so nobody's going to hear anything this weekend. They are planning to meet sometime this week. She said they will send out acceptance letters and then post it on Merlin 10 days after the letters are sent. Let's just be patient =), at least our interviews and applications are over and there's nothing left for us to worry about.
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Oh...;( Sad. I wanted to know before my other interviews. Because Tech is my number one choice 😛
 
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