The End? No Interviews!

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I haven't received an interview from any of the schools. Is it safe to say that there won't be any more interview invites?
 
Best bet is to probably craft some letters of interest and send to schools. Schools are most likely heading towards ending the interview season (not there yet, but getting close) so it's probably best to get your name in somehow.
 
xjazzymoon said:
I haven't received an interview from any of the schools. Is it safe to say that there won't be any more interview invites?
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It’s not safe to say there’s no more interviews. We all know that one person that didn’t hear anything until January or February from any schools. We also know that person that got an acceptance, to a top school even, in April. Common? No, but not 100% out of the question


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After sending several update letters, I did receive a few interview invites. It just went to show that I was still interested. The admissions dean will take a look at your application again when they see your letter/email which could prompt them to send you an invite.
 
knewstance said:
After sending several update letters, I did receive a few interview invites. It just went to show that I was still interested. The admissions dean will take a look at your application again when they see your letter/email which could prompt them to send you an invite.
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What did you write in the update letters? I'm considering of sending letter of interest but have no clue what to write in them 🙁
 
I confirmed that they received my updated grades, highlighted a few I was proud of, updated shadow hours, volunteer hours, and I made sure to ask a question to force a reply for my own peace of mind that they read it.

If I remember correctly, it worked for 6/10 for response and 2/10 for interviews.
 
I mean call them all, not just send emails. What you gonna lose anyway. Call them and say hi, My name is xx and I would like to speak to someone about my application status. If it's the front desk, make them feel sorry for you until they transfer you for someone who is in charge.

Of course it is not over yet, but at the same time, start preparing for the next cycle as well.

Like if your DAT is low, retake it. If you have a low GPA, fix it. Also, volunteer more and shadow more.

Best of luck.
 
Faefly said:
I mean call them all, not just send emails. What you gonna lose anyway. Call them and say hi, My name is xx and I would like to speak to someone about my application status. If it's the front desk, make them feel sorry for you until they transfer you for someone who is in charge.
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This is what a friend did last year and it got them off the waitlist/alternate list
 
B4SS said:
The wait is over!!!!!!!! first interview invite today! I'm shaking!
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Best of luck

Remember these tips:

Talk and socialize with everyone at the interview.
Smile smile smile.
Talk even to the ones who are shy and withdrawn.
Be honest in your replies. Like for example, in my previous interview, I noticed I mumbled a lot.
So I said in the end: sorry for talking too much but I just wanted to express myself and they laughed and they said I was fine.

Also, typical interview attire is boring, blue and navy everyone wears that. Choose another color, what's wrong with grey!

Oh, and don't ask people about their stats or how many schools they got in or interviewed at because that would make you feel a bit discouraged.

Also, many people will root for you if you told them this is your first interview, or at least that happened in that interview I attended. That person had his first interview, I and others encouraged them and they got accepted so fast.

 
Faefly said:
Best of luck

Remember these tips:

Talk and socialize with everyone at the interview.
Smile smile smile.
Talk even to the ones who are shy and withdrawn.
Be honest in your replies. Like for example, in my previous interview, I noticed I mumbled a lot.
So I said in the end: sorry for talking too much but I just wanted to express myself and they laughed and they said I was fine.

Also, typical interview attire is boring, blue and navy everyone wears that. Choose another color, what's wrong with grey!

Oh, and don't ask people about their stats or how many schools they got in or interviewed at because that would make you feel a bit discouraged.

Also, many people will root for you if you told them this is your first interview, or at least that happened in that interview I attended. That person had his first interview, I and others encouraged them and they got accepted so fast.
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Oh ya, I already got it planned- running my dark grey/graphite slim cut suit, brown Oxford shoes, and tooth socks. Haven’t decided on a tie yet, I’ll just take like 5 with me


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