So, basically I'm just wondering how long after a formal phone interview should it take a POI to instigate contact?
I had my phone interview the Friday before Christmas (12/23). It went pretty well, she said a few times that she had other people to interview, but that I was a strong candidate. She mentioned that the department makes all the decisions, even though they have afforded her a budget for two new students. She said that with scheduling at the University and other applicants, it may be difficult to coordinate all the interviews. She ended the interview saying that she will try to get back to me no later than the following Friday (12/30). Needless to say, I haven't heard from her.
I understand it's the holiday season, and she has a family that takes precedent over my interview. Of course, I'm reading into her lack of response as some indication of my failure to be forwarded to the next phase of her application sequence.
Should I contact her this week? Should I contact her ever again, inquiring about the status of my application? Am I reading too much into it?
TL;DR Didn't get contacted after phone interview when I was told I would be. Freak out?