When do interviews usually start?

[313heros]

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Just was wondering when most schools start interviewing, and if anybody has gotten any yet?

And how long is the average amount of time it takes to hear back from them you guys think?

Thank you.

 

[med77]

Just was wondering when most schools start interviewing, and if anybody has gotten any yet?

And how long is the average amount of time it takes to hear back from them you guys think?

Thank you.

I submitted my application the day it was available. My transcripts were sent the following day, and I was verified a week or two later. My LORs took some time, with the latest one being submitted the last week of August. I was invited for an interview the first week of September, and the interview was two weeks later. Now I'm playing the waiting game to hear if I'm accepted/rejected. Hope this helps!

 

[Capt.Nikkilee]

Varies from school to school. You could always send an email to the director of the program if it isn't listed on the schools website perhaps they could give you an estimate. For the schools I am applying to most of the interviews start in November and go into January. Applicants that completed and sent in their PharmCAS application along with supplemental applications (if applicable) will more than likely hear back sooner than those who waited till the last minute to submit their materials.

 

[lt23]

It depends on the school. I would apply as soon as possible. If you don't have any "top choices", I would find some schools that you like and have early decision programs and apply there. When I applied, my interview for one school was in September and accepted in October.

 

[med77]

As all others have said, depends on the school. Try checking their websites to see if they have past years' dates uploaded so you can get an estimate. I had my interview mid-September and have been accepted (yay!), but this is also pretty early. I think most begin happening in October, with early October reserved for early decision candidates. Then, interviews continue every few weeks for the rest of the cycle.

Alternatively, if nothing is posted on the websites, try calling the admissions office. They should have an idea of when they're planning to interview candidates this cycle. It can be anonymous; they won't ask you for your name when you ask such a general question.

 

[Member24213]

Like everyone said, it really varies from school to school. I applied early decision. I had my interview on the 18th of September and was accepted on the 23rd.