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@CrimsonEyes You're the most gracious, positive person (I say this with all the knowledge of someone who reads your GradCafe posts). Seriously - wherever you go, they are lucky to have you.

Waitlisted at Columbia

Thanks @CrimsonEyes. I'm hopeful but am trying not to get too worked up about it until I actually see an official acceptance (what can I say? I'm a skeptical lady). Now if Columbia would just get back to us. They had their last meeting on Friday, yes? Hopefully we will hear soon. . .

@Mingyang I received word from one of my recommenders last week that an offer was going to be made to me, but I haven't actually heard anything from the school.

@AMStudent Congrats! Like @wongjcz, I did not apply to USC, but I'm excited to hear how your visit goes. Good luck!

@CrimsonEyes Nonprofit administration and management - specifically sustainability and innovation. I remain confused on the entire admissions process. I'm just hoping I won't have to do it again

@CrimsonEyes Yep - I applied to the PhD in Social Work at Columbia. Thanks for the intel! Here's hoping we hear (and hear good news) soon! The profs at Penn didn't mention if they were speaking with any other candidates, but, again, we only spoke because I mentioned them in my SoP. It's possible other faculty have a different process or don't feel the need to do extra vetting. What is your area of interest?

@wongjcz I really did enjoy talking with the profs - wish I could offer more firm info, but it's hard to summarize. I promise I'm not holding out! I hear you (and everyone else) on the challenge of patience. I'm waiting on 1 more school - Columbia - and am not hopeful given recent changes in their faculty. The waiting game is the worst.

No worries at all about the questions! It's hard to describe. They didn't really have questions - they mostly were interested in what questions I had. We spoke about each of their future projects and about my future goals. They spoke as though an offer was forthcoming, but I don't have anything in hand (and they even said they didn't know specifically when letters/notices were going out). Given that these are two professors I would be working closely with, I got the impression they just wanted a chance to connect in "person" (rather than just through an application).

It seemed to go well - conversation felt as natural as possible, and they were very open to answering my questions. Hoping to see an official offer sometime in the near future! (And also very glad to have it over with - unfortunately, did not get the opportunity to bring up my cat)

Tuesday. Yes - trying not to worry and to remember that I'm interviewing them as much as they are interviewing me (yeah, right). Will keep you posted! Did you apply to Penn as well? Would love to hear when you hear.

Thanks! I'm nervous. My former prof/reference/mentor gave me this sage advice: "Do not talk about your cat."

I applied to the PhD in Social Welfare. The email today (which came from two different profs - one of whom I referenced in my app) said that I was a finalist and that they would like to schedule a conversation to "discuss our common interests and see how [they] might bring [my] passions and interests to fruition at Penn." I know interviews aren't the norm - maybe I'm on the bubble or something?

Just received an email notification from UPenn for an interview next week.

Just got an email from Boston College - accepted into their PhD program! Should hear back in the next few days with more information (visits, etc.)