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That seems about right. The two interviews I have had went from about 9 until mid-afternoon and optional social events in the evening. I think the two separate days just means that they'll accommodate/interview half of the invited candidates each Friday, so you won't meet all of the invited applicants. The one-on-one interviews were 30 minutes for me, with one school having the potential advisor's interview one hour long. Good luck!

I think giving them a quick response/thank you/ is fine! They understand that we don't have to make final decisions until April 15th, and they probably assume you have other interviews anyway since it's pretty early in the season. For my case, I didn't really have to make that decision because I was told over the phone and they acknowledged that I have until 4/15 to give my answer.

I think there are a lot of tips that are helpful like being sure to have a devoted amount of time set aside to have skype dates or visiting as often as possible. For me, I was LDR with my boyfriend for almost 4 years before finally now being able to move to him where he's doing his PhD (just got accepted to a program in his city!), and I think having an "endgame" is the most essential. You need to know that the time apart will end at some point--a light at the end of the tunnel, so to speak. Otherwise, you have to ask yourself why you're putting yourself in limbo. You both need to be able to commit to the fact that you can see yourself being together after your respective programs are over. Best of luck!

I would probably not ask that question--maybe wait for current grad students who you will meet on interview day to divulge that information to you. It's not a bad question to ask, necessarily, but at the end of the day it's not going to help or harm you--you should still focus on giving the best possible impression with or without that information. For me, I was curious, but my grad student host ended up just sharing this information with me anyway without me asking.

I need to take a chill pill. My first interview out of three back-to-back interview weekends is coming up, and I am freaking out. I'm usually someone of moderate, controllable anxiety, but this process is the first time I've been beginning to jolt awake from nightmares and feeling my chest tighten when I wake up. Does anyone have any tips or advice I try to be mindful and meditate, relax, take deep breaths, exercise... but it's tough Sigh!!

^Totally feel you on that. I don't know if this would be helpful, but I think generally PIs are willing to move, within reasonable limits, away from their main research focus if it helps their graduate students. They're also looking for new ideas and possible future directions from their grad student so that they can produce new and exciting research. I think it would benefit you to be honest about your research interests, see if they have something similar in mind (they might) and whether they have the resources to start it with you. Something along the lines of "I'm really excited about your current research, as I have a lot of experience in the same arena such as xyz, and I was wondering if you had any thoughts about going along this path....*elaborate more on your interests* This might be something I would want to explore during my graduate training, and I wanted to get your two cents on it." Granted, if it's waaaay off from their current research, then I don't know and this might be indicative of a poor fit.

Has anyone heard back from UT Austin?

School: UT Southwestern Type: Clinical Psych PhD Date of the invite: January 11th Type of invite: Mass email Interview date(s): February 9

Has anyone heard about UTSW?

I believe they have made their interview decisions! I received word late-December.

Hi! I think Baylor sent out interview invitations on 1/3/19.

I am wondering the same thing! From what I've heard so far, I don't think it matters so long as you still look professional, aka the skirt should at least be at your knees and not higher. I would also do a mirror test and see how your skirt looks at all angles + when you're sitting. I think I will wear a skirt, also because I'm 5'1" and slacks (even when tailored) make me look frumpy.

According to their JDP website (assuming you're talking about their SDSU-UCSD JDP for clinical), they said interview invites should be extended in mid-January. There may still be hope!