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Thank you so much! That makes me feel a little bit better. I'll maybe wait until Tuesday or Wednesday and might reach out again. 

Below are the templates I used and received some kind responses from not department coordinators and faculty. 
Faculty Email Template:
Dear Dr. xxxxxx,

I hope the new year is treating you well.

In applying for th “progam name” this fall, I listed you as a strong mentor fit. I understand the interview selection is considerably underway, and certain faculty already finalized their candidate list. However, because others have not yet extended all invitations, I heard from the department that it is still appropriate to share my updated CV. With this in mind, I've attached it below (”revision summary”).
 
Optional: I also asked for it to share with this year’s selection committee/department. 

Thank you for your time and best of luck with interview season.
Best,
Your Name
Department Coordinator Email: 

Hi There,
  I hope you are well this week. I applied to the “program” this fall, and am hoping you might be able to update me in the status of interview selection?     If you have more concrete info to add, add those(see below):   I was told that faculty met  to finalize their candidate list yesterday morning. With this is mind I am wondering - have all interviews been extended for the “ clinical, etc.) area?   Thank you so much for your time!   Best, Your Name
 
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Hope this helps! 
Good luck ?

Fourth time clinical psych PhD program applicant here and I ended up with 6 interviews this cycle! The only real difference I could identify this time around is 1 first author publication and a couple years of neuropsych testing experience. I just wanted to say keep on trying if this isn’t your year. Keep seeking out research and clinical opportunities and know that it’s absolutely a numbers game. Best of luck to everyone!

I’ve went ahead and email three program coordinators, none of whom gave me a a negative response.
I’ve also directly emailed PIs in past cycles  and never received any rude response. In fact, all of them were quite kind(even gentle) in their response.
I think to some extend they understand the crippling anxiety application season can create...
Best of luck!

Sounds like you need some lotions and candles!!! (I sure do)

School: UT Austin
Type: Clinical PhD
Date of invite: 12/16
Type of invite: Email from admissions staff
Interview date(s): 1/29-1/30 or 2/12-2/13
DM for POI: Yes

Hey, all! Just got accepted to UCLA’s social psych PhD today, so I’ve taken the offer and will be starting in the fall. Looks like my spot at CU-Boulder, Portland State, and Northwestern will be less competitive from here on out hopefully, so good luck everyone! I’m excited to see where everyone ends up ☺️

Keep your head up!
Everytime I'm rejected....I try to reframe things. Instead of thinking that I did not make the cut because I wasn't good enough, I trust the fact that the faculty know what they're doing. They figure out who the best fit during this application season and they're giving the opportunity to somebody else who has worked incredibly hard OR
perhaps they realized there is room for improvement in my application and if I spent a year nurturing a specific skillset, my time as a graduate student could certainly benefit. I tell myself instead of taking me this year, they are both wise and strategic - and rather take an improved version of me next year, when I've built the skillset I was missing and could finish my PhD in 5-6 years rather than in 7-8. 
Most of all I focus that with the rejection comes closure and mental freedom. Instead of worrying about this schooI , I  can now exert my energy towards things that matter in the present. For example, l can focus more on preparing for interviews at schools who want me, instead of mindlessly worrying about schools who may or may not want me this year  
Good luck and keeping my fingers crossed that you get admitted to the right school this season 

School: UCLA
Track and/or specialization within psychology program: Cognitive
Interview type: In Person
Date: Feb 16-17th
I had previously skyped and emailed frequently with this professor. So far, this is my first choice and am so happy to have gotten an invitation!

I think this is a great thread. Im applying for the second time now with a very different outcome than my first time, two years ago. I had applied to 14 schools (clinical psych) and only heard from one (to which I was not accepted). 
I was convinced that there was nothing I could have done differently or better, but that's not true. I think one thing that helped me beyond the "everything happens for a reason" bit is to remember that academia is highly insulated. Even now, I feel very strongly about the research I do and I work for a PI that is internationally recognized for her work in the subject matter...but my friends, parents, roommates, uber drivers, bartenders acquaintances (the list goes on..and yes, I bore strangers with science) have no idea who she is...and for that matter, couldn't care less. Life goes on. Life is bigger than prestige and academia. This attitude helped me to think more globally about my applications this time around. Having this attitude helped me maintain a sense of confidence in my writing (statement) and preliminary phone interviews. 
With all of that being said, getting into a program was and continues to be a goal for me, and as such, I think that a person should commit and do what it takes to get there. I took a 10K paycut and had to move for my new job but it was worth it because my scientific productivity was high. I think the point there is to continue to be proactive! Email PIs, reach out to folks to express interest in their work...change your environment to reflect what you hope to achieve. if you're at a dead end lab - branch out and take an educated risk. Dont rush. I can't stress that enough. Im not a spring chicken and if you looked up the term impatient in the dictionary...you'd see my surly face..being impatient. But taking your time to really refine your interests will only pay off in the end.
Finally..and I mean this as much as possible in a non sugar and spice and everything nice kind of way, but remind yourself that you know your shit and that you're a worthy candidate. Always stay curious and maintain humility, but that doesn't entail discrediting your accomplishments and hard earned/acquired skills and knowledge. Work your ass off so that next time you know you crossed the t's.
Wishing you and everyone whose feeling down the best of luck. Keep yr chin up.

Keep your head up!
Everytime I'm rejected....I try to reframe things. Instead of thinking that I did not make the cut because I wasn't good enough, I trust the fact that the faculty know what they're doing. They figure out who the best fit during this application season and they're giving the opportunity to somebody else who has worked incredibly hard OR
perhaps they realized there is room for improvement in my application and if I spent a year nurturing a specific skillset, my time as a graduate student could certainly benefit. I tell myself instead of taking me this year, they are both wise and strategic - and rather take an improved version of me next year, when I've built the skillset I was missing and could finish my PhD in 5-6 years rather than in 7-8. 
Most of all I focus that with the rejection comes closure and mental freedom. Instead of worrying about this schooI , I  can now exert my energy towards things that matter in the present. For example, l can focus more on preparing for interviews at schools who want me, instead of mindlessly worrying about schools who may or may not want me this year  
Good luck and keeping my fingers crossed that you get admitted to the right school this season 

For one informal call, I heard back within 24 hours and the other I heard back when they said (at the end of the week) but probably 4-5 days afterwards. As everyone has alluded to, depends on the PI and their timeline that includes calling other applicants as well

Keep your head up!
Everytime I'm rejected....I try to reframe things. Instead of thinking that I did not make the cut because I wasn't good enough, I trust the fact that the faculty know what they're doing. They figure out who the best fit during this application season and they're giving the opportunity to somebody else who has worked incredibly hard OR
perhaps they realized there is room for improvement in my application and if I spent a year nurturing a specific skillset, my time as a graduate student could certainly benefit. I tell myself instead of taking me this year, they are both wise and strategic - and rather take an improved version of me next year, when I've built the skillset I was missing and could finish my PhD in 5-6 years rather than in 7-8. 
Most of all I focus that with the rejection comes closure and mental freedom. Instead of worrying about this schooI , I  can now exert my energy towards things that matter in the present. For example, l can focus more on preparing for interviews at schools who want me, instead of mindlessly worrying about schools who may or may not want me this year  
Good luck and keeping my fingers crossed that you get admitted to the right school this season 

Keep your head up!
Everytime I'm rejected....I try to reframe things. Instead of thinking that I did not make the cut because I wasn't good enough, I trust the fact that the faculty know what they're doing. They figure out who the best fit during this application season and they're giving the opportunity to somebody else who has worked incredibly hard OR
perhaps they realized there is room for improvement in my application and if I spent a year nurturing a specific skillset, my time as a graduate student could certainly benefit. I tell myself instead of taking me this year, they are both wise and strategic - and rather take an improved version of me next year, when I've built the skillset I was missing and could finish my PhD in 5-6 years rather than in 7-8. 
Most of all I focus that with the rejection comes closure and mental freedom. Instead of worrying about this schooI , I  can now exert my energy towards things that matter in the present. For example, l can focus more on preparing for interviews at schools who want me, instead of mindlessly worrying about schools who may or may not want me this year  
Good luck and keeping my fingers crossed that you get admitted to the right school this season 

Keep your head up!
Everytime I'm rejected....I try to reframe things. Instead of thinking that I did not make the cut because I wasn't good enough, I trust the fact that the faculty know what they're doing. They figure out who the best fit during this application season and they're giving the opportunity to somebody else who has worked incredibly hard OR
perhaps they realized there is room for improvement in my application and if I spent a year nurturing a specific skillset, my time as a graduate student could certainly benefit. I tell myself instead of taking me this year, they are both wise and strategic - and rather take an improved version of me next year, when I've built the skillset I was missing and could finish my PhD in 5-6 years rather than in 7-8. 
Most of all I focus that with the rejection comes closure and mental freedom. Instead of worrying about this schooI , I  can now exert my energy towards things that matter in the present. For example, l can focus more on preparing for interviews at schools who want me, instead of mindlessly worrying about schools who may or may not want me this year  
Good luck and keeping my fingers crossed that you get admitted to the right school this season 

I understand it’s stressful and I am concerned too but I wouldn’t be so fatalistic. Just look at LeftSkew’s data he posted— Tomorrow and next week are some of the biggest periods for invites. There’s still time.

I've had two unsuccessful Skype interviews/phone calls. One person got back to me around the time they said they would and let me know which I really appreciated, and the other never did but I figured out that I was out of the running thanks to this lovely website. Hope your luck is better than mine!

Update Time: After finally receiving an email back from the department, they said my application would still be reviewed. Phew! 
Good luck everyone. I still haven't heard a peep. Hopefully soon...

hey there! i had three post-application interviews at ucsd, umich, and penn state, and i've been invited to the recruitment weekends for all three. ucsd took the longest to get back to me - three and a half weeks - while penn state and umich were both about a week of waiting.
i also had a few informal phone/Skype calls with different POIs at maryland regarding NACS (neuro and cog sci program) after emailing them pre-application, but i haven't heard anything about my application yet. i've seen three interview invites go up on the results page this month, two of which went up today, so i'm not sure what to make of that. i hope this helps!

I think it definitely varies! I had 3 informal calls - two resulted in a formal invite within 24 hours while and I had to wait a week for the third formal invite. I had a 4th informal call several months prior (October/November)without  any follow up for an interview invite until january. The PI also typically communicated that I'd hear from them within a set period of time

I contacted two of my POIs to ask about interview updates this past Friday...I got updates from both on the status of things. They didn't seem to mind. 
I contacted one of them prior to application season and the other I did not...however, still got responses on that status of application. 
However, there were responses were to me were a bit different.
I think it's overall two late in the game to introduce yourself but if you want an update about admissions, I would go ahead and contact them. Best of luck!
 

For those waiting on NYU's social area...I received emailed confirmation from my POI that all invitations for the area have been sent for their open house. 
However, he mentioned that students are still being considering for their masters programs. 
Also, keep your heads up everyone....my friend got rejected from their PhD program, accepted into the masters, but ended up with offers from UCLA and Stanford. It's all about fit. 
 

I was just asked to interview by my POI at the University of South Florida. I applied to their CNS program with a focus on social psychology and had been in contact with my POI prior to applying. I'm super excited!

I'm so excited for all of you guys who have gotten skype interviews and/or interview invites!! Reading about them on this thread really brightens my day  
I applied to two programs at Pitt (Cognitive and Developmental) to work with two different people. A few weeks ago, I was recommended for interviews for both programs by one POI who is accepting students for either program. I ended up choosing to only attend the interview weekend for the cog program because the dev program interview overlaps with my interview at UMD (Human Dev, College of Education). My POI for the dev program recently reached out to me, informed me that I was short-listed, and invited me to a Skype interview with him, his grad students, post doc, and lab manager. 
Has anyone been told that they are short-listed? What does this mean? Should I prepare for anything in addition to how I would prep if I were just speaking with my POI?

Just received a phone interview from CU Boulder as well!  First interview invite that’s social neuroscience-based, so I’m excited. Here’s hoping it all goes well for both of us!