[MIT EAPS Planetary Science]

Has anyone heard from MIT EAPS Planetary Science? I haven't seen any posts even for interview calls. Do they even conduct interviews?

[Cornell 2017]

Hey, Congratulations! I have been accepted to the Astronomy PhD program. Super psyched since the department carries the legacy of Carl Sagan, whose works have been a constant source of inspiration all these years. 

I won't be attending the group visit (which has been scheduled in March in our case) as I live halfway across the world. I have been also accepted to U-Arizona's Planetary Science PhD program and I am awaiting decisions from 2 other top choice programs.

I am dreading the decision phase. Any tips on which points to consider when choosing between programs? 

[Declining Skype Interview Invitation]

4 minutes ago, The Shade King said:

Great situation to be in. You could actually go through the skype interview without any pressure and use it as a way to network. But if you really would rather not,  then you can let the faculty member  know how much you appreciate the invitation but you have been admitted to a program that you feel is a better intellectual fit for you and you wanted to let them know so that perhaps this could open up an opportunity for another scholar to get an interview. Hope this helps. Good luck.

Thanks a lot for the advice! I think I will decline the offer instead of going through the Skype Interview. Firstly, the faculty member's research area is not my primary area of interest. Secondly, I would have to read up about the program a bit again which is a pain. 

[Declining Skype Interview Invitation]

Hello! I have been accepted into 2 of my dream schools. I have been thinking about withdrawing my applications from the safety schools I have applied to. Today I received an email from a faculty member at one of the safety schools inviting me for a Skype interview. What should I do? How can I politely decline this invitation?