CaitlinMarie

Don't worry Lilly2223! This forum was created for those seeking advice on the various aspects of grad school. Just so your questions don't get lost in the mix of this thread (applications for the 2015 cycle), you might want to start a new topic under the Communication forum. That way, you won't get lost in the mix of all of us who are anxiously awaiting admissions and funding decisions! All of us are happy to help and share our wisdom! Best of luck!

I am hoping we all get some positive news soon! Typically 6 are admitted.

It is very possible! Who knows?!

Yep! That was me who said they were interviewing. I called the department and asked and they mentioned they were in the midst of the first round of interviews. Maybe someone else could call and see what is going on? I would be surprised if no one from the Grad Cafe got an interview. I know it is not representative of the entire pool of applicants, but still... Thanks fiveby5! That makes me wonder if the applicants have been divided into different groups of rejects, first round, second round, etc. I know I'm speculating but I am just so tired of waiting! haha!

I am really wondering why they are sending out rejections in groups? Did these people receive official rejections or did they just email and ask?

I am still waiting to hear back from one of the programs I was accepted to about funding as well. It seems some programs deliberate on funding after admissions. My program told me I would hear back on funding just before the April 15th deadline. I hope this helps!

Based on what they told me from my phone call, perhaps they are not rejecting everyone at once since interviews seem to be grouped. My sense is that based on how this first group of interviews goes they may extend more. I am not certain, because the person I spoke to was rather ambiguous.

I called them yesterday and their response on the interview process was a bit ambiguous. They said they are currently going through the first round of interviews and seemed to imply that there might be a second round. However, like I said, I couldn't tell if all requests have been sent out or if more will be sent out depending upon this first round.

Hi there! Will you be going to A&M's recruitment weekend? I am!

Does that mean they have sent out requests or are they preparing to send out interview requests?

Did you apply to the Media Studies program at UT Austin? If so, they have already sent out notifications. But, if you applied to one of the RTF programs they still might not have sent out notifications. I would contact the programs and ask! Good luck!

I would wait to give them a decision before you know whether or not they are going to fund you. I definitely think that you shouldn't do a PhD program without funding (tuition waiver and stipend). Crossing my fingers that the funding comes through!

Now that it is officially late February, has anyone heard from NYU MCC's PhD program regarding interviews?

Just last week so I think you are right, interview requests should be going out relatively soon!

Sorry! Just MCC...

I contacted the department and decisions on interviews have not been made. They will send out requests for interviews mid-late February.

I got waitlisted by Michigan! It is one of my top choices so I am crossing my fingers someone doesn't accept the offer!

It is pretty alarming, even for the students who are accepted given that funding is being cut left and right. Luckily, especially in comparison to other fields in the social sciences, communication and media studies seem to be doing decently in terms of money. You are welcome! I hope we both get interviews!

Thanks! The letter said that only 6 were accepted! In the past I was told it was generally 8 but this year they dropped the number to 6.

I asked NYU about interviews and they have not sent out interview requests yet. They should be notifying interviewess mid-late February.

Thank you! Are you asking about an interview for UT Austin's program? I did not do an interview with them, but to my knowledge that program doesn't generally conduct interviews.

Yes! It was for the Media Studies PhD program.

I received a letter from the program's graduate advisor telling me that I was accepted. It is possible they haven't gotten to everyone yet.

Decisions for UT Austin's Media Studies program are out!!! Any news on UPenn or NYU?

Hello all! I was wondering if perhaps anyone else on the forum had applied and been accepted to Texas A&M's Comm program. I am going to the recruitment weekend in March and would love to get in contact with other prospective students.