ryanira2

I am already at a PHD program ranked 60-70 (US News). I wanted to try out my luck for a more reputed school, particularly around the North East. I only applied 8 places. So far only Penn State among them released results and I haven't heard anything. Seeing that many highly qualified candidates applying to many schools at once is making me think that among schools ranked 15-50, the wait list may become very important.

Anybody heard anything from Penn State or Minnesota? I see that they usually release results early February or End January. Do they conduct interviews or chat with selected candidates?