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Congrats! I know you really liked the program!

Well it sounds like an interview, so the answer is "maybe". The fact that you got the interview has upped your chances, but is nowhere near a "sure thing". Not really sure why you think it is? They probably don't know yet either - it depends on how the interview goes.

That one I was already accepted. We had one hour of listening to the Dean with the rest of the College of Ed talking about funding and residency, then a 15-minute "interview" with one faculty member. So I didn't have time to ask all my questions and the rest of the time I was just sitting around. I mean, talking to other students, but still. Not exactly worth flying out for.

I was very disappointed with the format because there were 25 of us and we were only asked one question each by each faculty member because there were so many of us. I didn't feel as though that was an effective way to get an accurate picture of each candidate. How do you possibly narrow it down to 6 applicants from one question?! And sure enough, I was waitlisted. I was frustrated because I feel that if I had had a more "traditional" interview I would have done much better. I think they should have invited fewer people and gotten to know those people better.

Ask for Skype! I just went to considerable trouble to attend a 3-hour interview and IMO it wasn't worth it. The group interview I went to (different school) also was awful. I really wish I'd have gotten some time to be interviewed by myself. So Skype would have been really good. I say go for Skype!

That sounds like a really good sign! I wouldn't worry too much about not smiling - it wasn't in-person. Even if they can hear in your voice that you're not smiling, they know you're nervous.

Even if you can't mention a specific interaction or research interest, I think you can make them slightly different. The underlying message is aways the same, but the way you say it can be tweaked!

You should join the general School Psych thread, your post will get more attention there. Most people there are applying to EdS, and if you specify what degree you're doing you will get good advice. Join us

Did anyone go to the UMass Boston interview this past week? If so, PM me? I didn't get to go but would love to hear about it!

Yes, they do it for rentals. How much it costs probably depends on the area. Why do you want to hire a realtor instead of doing it yourself? Just curious. I like padmapper, if you're looking for a resource, because it consolidates the listings from Craigslist et. al. You can also look up an address's "walkability score" which should tell you a few things as well about what is nearby, etc.

...you go to interview at a school, you pull your hand out of your pocket to shake with an interviewer and it's covered in blood (because the air is so dry and your skin cracked and bled)!

You should try the Psychology forums! I know there's an active School Psychology thread - not sure about Ed Psych!

You're welcome! There was a girl in one of my interviews today that kept asking so many of these same questions I was wondering if she had read my list! haha.

Congrats! I know UMass does a writing assignment. They had their interview yesterday (at least for PhD). I wasn't able to attend, but someone on here may have?

I've only done one so far, but I had kind of a problem. I really liked the program, the professors were great and the research I would be doing is ideal. However, I didn't like the city! At all. I am trying to figure out how important that is. Part of me thinks it should be ignored, but mental health is important, and grad school is LONG! Plus I've moved around so much that a minimum of 5 years in one place will be hard for me anyway, even if I started out loving the place.

Happened to me: 3 the same day! They all staggered their invitations by a week, so I didn't even know about the others when I had accepted the first one. The second one was cool with me asking to reschedule, and the third did not like it at all, so I'm pretty sure I can expect a rejection from them. Honestly though, I feel like any school that can't "put on their big boy pants" and accept that probably isn't worth going to.

I was invited, but it was the same day as two other interviews who invited me first! Tell me how it is/what campus is like?

I don't think it's necessary for a Master's. I only contacted a few professors before applying for PhDs and I have gotten interview requests from schools I where never contacted a POI. But I did always mention someone I would like to work with in my SoP (not essential for a Master's).

Which program? You should check the results page. If others from the same program and universities you applied to have heard, go ahead and contact them. If not, wait. Generally I'd say if you are in a discipline that conducts interviews you may have reason to worry, otherwise it will (unfortunately) probably be another 2-4 weeks before you hear anything.

Yes. So far my LinkedIn has registered at least one professor and one graduate student at two universities I applied to. There are also "anonymous" users who have looked at it and the number has definitely risen significantly since my application deadlines.

Chill out, the programs you applied to don't seem to do interviews, so there is no reason why they would get back to you so soon. Having to wait sucks, but it is very normal. Here are the response times for your programs from previous years: U Chicago Sociology - response early March U Michigan Information - anywhere from mid-February (for acceptances) to April (for rejections) UC Berkeley Information - mid-February MIT Anthropolgy - the HASTS program? Looks like February or March Stanford CS - I assume CS is Computer Science? If so, people in past years have been notified in March, but there are already several acceptances for this year that happened in January. I would email or call this program (but only this program!) and ask about the status of your application. Unfortunately it is not a good sign. TL;DR: Too early to contact anyone except Stanford.

I started to respond, but realized I didn't know if you meant for PhD or EdS. I'll give you a few and then some more when you tell me which you're going for. 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?