@FacelessMage from what I heard this week, the lack of questions was definitely interpreted as lack of interest. The vast majority of people I talked to personally did have some actual questions about the program, the faculty, the city, or something. So I don't know that it's mandatory for applicants to have a lot of questions to fill out an interview, but it seems pretty typical. As far as the Skype thing, I get that it's a challenge for applicants. However, it's super different to do a Skype interview vs. the full in-person experience. I'm not sure my program has ever accepted a Skype-onlyinterview, honestly. It's viewed as a very big gamble.
@buttercup8d I don't know, questions seem good! I wouldn't ask stuff that might get a negative answer, but wanting a lot of information about a place you might invest a few years in seems smart! I don't remember anyone saying they felt like applicants were poking holes, if that helps.