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Yes, accept it. You'll learn a lot and if we (current grad students) like you we will advocate for you. We have more of a voice than you might think!

It could be a call for an in-person interview. Regardless of the type of interview however, have the following prepared: Questions about the program Questions for specific profs Know what research you want to do and how it relates to the POI Why you want to go to that particular school And then anything else interview-like that they may ask you (previous research, etc). ALSO I found it helpful to always ask for a current student's contact info. They are happy to provide it and usually take it as a sign of your interest in the program. Source: had 4 phone/skype interviews last year, got accepted to all of those programs.

Yes, and many schools aren't in session til next week or (like mine) the week after. This is actually a sweet spot to be in -- you're likely to hear back but if you don't it's not an automatic "they don't want me!" like it would be in March.

I would wait a little while. Some schools aren't even back in session yet. Wait at least a week, especially if you don't see anyone else posting on the Results Search about being invited for an interview. Good luck! Waiting is absolutely the worst part!

Welcome! I interviewed and was accepted at UMass Boston last year. I can see if I can dig up old interview questions if you want. As for hearing back, did you try typing in school psychology + northeastern (or UMass or wherever) to the Results Search? A cursory search tells me EdS people haven't heard anything yet from those schools

If people are looking for school-psych related interview questions, check out pages 7 & 8 (maybe 9 as well, I didn't go that far). Here are some general resources about interviewing: The campus visit Powerpoint about interviewing for psych programs (general). Commonly asked grad school interview questions Grad school interview process And one FAQ that I see all the time... .YES Skype/phone interviews are totally acceptable to do instead, and I had a 100% acceptance rate with them last year, so don't be afraid to save some money and go that route instead, especially for schools that are lower on your list or you can not visit.

Congrats! I wrote this last year, but here it is again: Questions for current students: What do you like about living/studying/being here? What would you say is the biggest weakness of the program? What are the mentorship styles of the (or your) professor? (Similar) are professors supportive of their students? What are the classes like? Which was your favorite? Your least favorite? What is the funding situation like? (if PhD) Is the department stable? Are there opportunities for one to get assistantships or other funding? (EdS) Can you live relatively comfortably on your stipend? What is the cost of living like here? Do I need a car? Where is a good place to live/where do other students live/where are the bad neighborhoods? How long does it realistically take for people to complete this program? (more PhD) Anything you want to know about internships. Questions for professors (mostly PhD related, sorry! Maybe some overlap...) Can you describe your current or future research/grant proposals to me? You should have looked this up already, but by the time professors publish their work several years have passed and those interests/studies are outdated. How long do students typically take to finish the program (you can usually see the statistics online)? If I am motivated can I take only x (time they say can be completed in) years. (E.g. "I know that the average for this program is 6, but you outline a 5-year plan. If I am motivated, is it realistic for me to think that I can graduate in 5 years?) What is your mentorship style (so important!!!) Does your program generally train students to enter academia or field positions or both? (PhD question) What kind of internships have your students recently completed? What are your former students doing now? Is it realistic for me to hope to get a paid internship placement? Which locations are common? What is your rate of students who have paid internship placements (again, this can usually be found online). What do you expect from students in each year of their degree? What is your focus when it comes to academic courses/classroom learning? What professional affiliations do you expect your students to have? APA, NASP, state-level organizations, etc. Do students have the opportunity to publish and/or present their work at academic conferences?

That is a HUGE number, expect and prep for a group interview style.

You can use them during the portion of the interview when you get to ask questions of them, but I would advise against using them during the time they are asking you questions. Looking at your notes during that time will not do you any favors!

It depends, it says you live in Istanbul... what are your plans? Do you want to practice in the U.S.? What are your career goals? Do you have other schools that are accredited that you are waiting to hear back from? You may as well take the interview... you can always decline later if you are accepted.

I think it depends a LOT on your field! But there are general experiences which I think most grad students in traditional programs go through - frustrations of writing, dealing with advisors, getting little sleep, and spending long hours at work, to name a few!

You can ask. I would not necessarily expect a straight answer. Our department has a couple terrible things happening and we lie our asses off to prospective students about it. All in all re: grad students just be respectful and you should be alright. The problems come in when you treat them badly.

In Luxembourg you can apply for a government grant which pays you a decent amount (I think between US$30-40k/year). Acceptance rate is 50%.

PhD: yes, state who and why (not necessary to contact beforehand) EdS: completely unnecessary, would not recommend. Tips: focus on WHY school psych, WHY that school (If EdS can just talk about the program, not profs). How the program/degree will help you meet your goals. You can talk about "How I got here" but do not make it an autobiography.

First of all, congratulations! Funding is often determined far after this stage. Just hang tight for now, or you can contact your POI asking when they might send you information about that. Usually it's February at the earliest, and some schools won't give you any info until after you accept their offer.

If he has until January 3 what are you worried about? Some people upload last minute, and it is the busiest time of the year. Don't worry about it.

You guys are so lucky! I didn't get my first invite for another month (January) last year! So last year I had THREE interviews on the same day. I swear they did it on purpose. However, I committed to the first school that called me because I didn't hear from another one for over a week. Long story short, I got 6 interviews last year and went to 3 in-person, did 3 skype interviews. I got into every school, no matter what the interview method. Therefore I can say from experience that it shouldn't matter!

Could be good! However, I had this happen to me, and I ended up being rejected. Turned out the POI I applied to liked me but the rest of her department didn't conform with her research interests and voted to take a different student.

Last year some of mine were 2 or maybe even 3 weeks late. They told me that as long as they were in by the time the committee sat down to read applications that it would be fine. I would say if your committees aren't meeting until after the winter break you should be pretty safe! If it's before then you'll want to get it in. You might ask them if they know when the committee will be meeting.