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Hey Kunn, this might be off your topic of this thread, but if you don't mind may I know when you heard back from JHU with respect to the offer? Thanks!

thanks @cyberwulf!! That has confirmed what i thought.

Up till now I have done 2 campus visits/ interviews for Biostats phd programs, and it seemed I have failed these two interviews since I haven't heard any good news so far (or at least not of highest priority). However personally speaking I did think these interviews went well. So I am really curious how faculty usually evaluate candidates and would like to figure out what my problem was. What I have gone through at these interviews was either casual one-to-one chatting with professors or sit and listen to presentations about their current research. In terms of chatting, it was mostly about my experience and their research. How do faculty figure out whether a candidate is a good fit in the department based on these conversations? When they ask if you have any questions, are they actually testing if you have ever read through their research paper as well as if you have good insights into research? Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks!

From what I know, some biostats programs that are not in stats department or not in the public health are not in the rankings, however that does not mean it's not a good program. Some biostats programs are in the medical school, of which the rankings or the qualities are also something I am trying to find out.

Thanks @khsf45

for those who have experienced or will experience the visit day, how formally should I be dressed? I really have no idea since interview is part of this 'visit day' but sounds like this won't be a formal interview. Any ideas? Thanks!!

Thank you @marmle

Does anyone know when usually UW sends out rejection letters for biostats phd application? I didn't get acceptance letter, and I guess there is little chance that I will be...

Would anyone be willing to critique my SOP? I am applying to Biostatistics Ph.D. programs. I don't feel comfortable posting it here directly, but I will PM you!!! Any feedback would be much greatly appreciated!!Thanks in advance!! 0

Does anyone have any ideas regarding how long does it usually take for Boston U to make decisions for people on waitlist??? I don't wanna wait until July or August to know where I am going to be for the future 5 years and also I have to decide for my summer plan.... Thanks for any shared thoughts!!