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    dude3d30 reacted to pataka in Let’s just TALK about it...   
    YOU GUYS. I GOT IN!!! 
    I was sitting on 5 rejections and 1 waitlist (for my top choice school) with very little communication about what was happening with the adcomm. I got a phone call from my POI today and they said I was their first choice (they did not extend an offer to anyone else) and that the reason for the delay/waitlist was that they had a lot to figure out internally. I'm still waiting on the official letter with the funding offer, but I'm so excited, and relieved, and a little bit in shock. This late in the game, I had more than prepared myself for applying again next year. Holy wow.
    This thread was a life-saver for me throughout the wait process; I appreciate it so much.
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    dude3d30 reacted to cardiofan in 2018 Applicant Profiles and Admissions Results   
    I am in the same boat at you are. Just holding onto hope, and April 15 is getting closer, so that means a decision is getting closer, as well.
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    dude3d30 got a reaction from strugglebus2k17 in 2018 Applicant Profiles and Admissions Results   
    Congrats! Am still waiting to hear back from NYU... Perhaps cos I'm an international student, it is probably harder for them to decide. 
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    dude3d30 got a reaction from strugglebus2k17 in 2018 Applicant Profiles and Admissions Results   
    I wore a blazer with pants and seemed to fit in okay. Majority of the other students wore blazers and something a bit more on the formal side. 
    The interviews were great. Prof's were not there to grill you. The atmosphere was really nice. Had a few mixers and time to talk with faculty and current students.
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    dude3d30 got a reaction from strugglebus2k17 in 2018 Applicant Profiles and Admissions Results   
    For NYU Sackler? No. They didn't give that information out. 
    I know around 20+ people are invited for interview each round. 
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    dude3d30 got a reaction from msmith1381 in 2018 Applicant Profiles and Admissions Results   
    Does anyone have an idea of the post-interview acceptance rate for NYU Sackler? 
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    dude3d30 got a reaction from ks414 in 2018 Applicant Profiles and Admissions Results   
    Does anyone have an idea of the post-interview acceptance rate for NYU Sackler? 
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    dude3d30 got a reaction from strugglebus2k17 in 2018 Applicant Profiles and Admissions Results   
    Does anyone have an idea of the post-interview acceptance rate for NYU Sackler? 
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    dude3d30 reacted to biomednyc in 2018 Applicant Profiles and Admissions Results   
    I don’t know the NYU Sackler post-interview acceptance rate, but I can tell you that the interview weekend was very laid back and well organized.  Regarding the faculty, I remember being struck by how happy and friendly they were. One of my interviewers had research interests aligned pretty closely with what my current undergrad PI was doing, and she offered to send a bunch of mice over for some experiments. I got them in touch and they are now working together. Of course maybe it was just the department I happened to interview in (it was mostly the cardiovascular division of the cell bio department), but the program directors and other faculty were also very helpful and informative during the lunches/poster sessions/what-have-you mingling times after the interviews. 
    The interviews in general were very casual--very typical discussion of like 20 mins about my research/career goals/questions and then the last 15-20 mins discussing the research interests of whoever was doing the interviewing. The way the interviews go depend on who you happen to get as an interviewer and how you click with them, but in my experience very few faculty are looking to grill you and put you on the spot. 
    I would say that during these interview weekends you should look into getting the know the students/faculty as well as possible and figure out if the program is right for you. Don't be scared to ask students questions about quality of life, support systems, cost of living, etc. and the faculty about collaborations, mentorship, what past students have done and anything else that is important to you. This is your time to show that you are passionate about science and confirm what was in your application, of course, but it is also the time to figure out if this is the place for you for the next 5-7 years. Keep you eyes open and enjoy it. 
     
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