BlueButterflies

It definitely does not hurt to reach back out. I would follow up and just ask if they have an update and tell them you're really excited about the prospect. You deserve to hear back in a timely manner!

HI everyone! 

I got an email letting me know that I'm not invited to second round, but, I was also told that they were impressed with my application and interview, think I'm a strong candidate, and that I'm still being considered for admission. I thought that only people who get invited to second round are offered admission because second round is their interview day? How do you think I should interpret this? Is there a hidden waitlist or something, or was this just a super nice rejection? ?

Congratulations to everyone that heard back and were offered a second round invitation! I'm super proud of all of you and wish you the best of luck!!!

How is everyone feeling after this first round of interviews? I had mine yesterday, which was pretty exciting! My PI didn't give an exact timeframe about when we would be hearing back, but it was said that we would be hearing back pretty soon regardless of being invited to the second round. 

I was feeling very nervous because this program is one of my top choices and I really didn't want to mess it up, so I didn't do as well as I had hoped ?  If I end up getting a formal interview invite, I need to be more relaxed next time ?

I finished my first round interview with UC Santa Barbara today (yay!) and was told that we would all be hearing back on Friday regarding who's invited to the second round!

Thanks! I'm having mine tomorrow and am looking forward to it! I'm excited now, but tomorrow is probably when the anxiety is going to set in, haha!

The interview felt like it went by really fast & even one of the professors mentioned this at the end. They said they always tell the other professor, who was in the interview, these initial interviews always go by so quickly. The professors were very nice and enthusiastic. Good luck !

The interview felt like it went by really fast & even one of the professors mentioned this at the end. They said they always tell the other professor, who was in the interview, these initial interviews always go by so quickly. The professors were very nice and enthusiastic. Good luck !

The interview felt like it went by really fast & even one of the professors mentioned this at the end. They said they always tell the other professor, who was in the interview, these initial interviews always go by so quickly. The professors were very nice and enthusiastic. Good luck !

Just heard from UT Knoxville’s Counseling Psych program, I got an interview for January! 

I just want so spread some love and support to everyone right now ? If you haven't gotten any emails or phone calls yet, just remember that this application cycle is super unique for so many different reasons. Professors and departments are going to take longer to go through peoples applications, so interview invites will most likely be delayed this cycle in comparison to previous years. We've all worked so hard during such a turbulent year and the fact that you have even applied just shows how resilient you are. Eat some snacks, binge watch that show you love, and remember to take naps when you need to 

Mine still says submitted and I don't see any departmental communications in there either. I haven't heard much from clinical people. Just remember that every faculty mentor has their own schedule and are most likely sending their invites at different days and times. Don't give up hope! I'm sure you'll hear something soon ?

Adding a first-round! I am so excited - this is my first invite
School: UC Santa Barbara
Type: Counseing PhD
Date of invite: December 10
Type of invite: Email from POI for first-round interview over Zoom
Interview date(s): December 15
DM for POI: Yes

I just got an interview offer from UCSB (counseling track)! I guess they're still doing them!

Yes

Yeah the interview info was sent via email. The first round was to get to know you better and see if you’re a good fit for their lab.

First round interview, narrow down numbers for second round interview. After second interview they pick who they will accept into the program