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I took 3 years off between undergrad and grad school. Best decision I ever made. In addition to what others have said about developing skills and network etc., I was also really happy because I worked in a fun city, spent time with friends/family and traveled! I am now 24 headed into a program this fall and I am pleased with my decision!

Released my interview offers from Nebraska-Lincoln and Kent State (clinical neuropsychology)! Hope this helps someone else!!

How do you go about releasing an interview slot? I have one I'd like to release, it's not a good fit for me. But I wasn't sure if it was appropriate to release, or how I should go about that.

I do not think it is rude on your part. But I do think it is rude on the part of the program to try to pressure you to make a decision before April 15th!

Can anyone speak to how long it takes (approximately) for a program to get back to you after formal interviews?

University of Nebraska Lincoln (clinical psych) might not be done extending interview invites! I literally just heard from the PI I applied to and I have an interview! The interview is not on their regularly scheduled interview day either, I might add, because they cannot accommodate everyone at that time. Don't give up hope just yet! It has been a wild year not only for us as applicants, but for those on the admissions end as well. Good luck everyone!

I also got the email from admissions today. I applied to the clinical - neuropsych program! PI: VD, but I also listed TK in my personal statement and application.

Thank you! And yes I applied to JK at UK as well! I got an email that my application was under review but have heard nothing since then. Good luck with the rest of your apps!

Gotcha, I'm sorry I was referring to their clinical program! Sorry to hear about the rejection but I'm sure another program will work out

Hi! Yes, I had a prelim interview in December with MW and have a formal interview with him and UH at the end of January (29&30)

Has anyone heard from the University of Arizona or University of Kentucky?

Okay thanks!! I have a better understanding now. And it sounds like we had a similar experience! Congrats to you as well!!

Oh okay thank you for your response! I think I misunderstood the purpose, so that's helpful!

Hi! First time posting here and first time applying to grad school! I am hoping someone can help me interpret this situation... I applied to PhD clinical psych programs. I had a preliminary zoom interview (30 min) with my top choice school, but I realized that the PI did not ask me any questions about my research interests. They complemented my CV and my experience and called it impressive. Said my Letters of Rec were really great and that I am "high up on the list." We talked about personal interests (I played a sport in school and they thought that was cool). The PI otherwise told me about their program of research, the structure of the lab and goals for the lab. I asked a current grad student, who was also present, about mentorship style and current projects they are working on. The interview ended with mention that the PI would follow-up in mid-January about formal interview offers and continued to complement me. But I am worried that we never really dove into my personal research interests (they are closely aligned with the PI's) or skills. They never asked....Is that a bad sign? Should I have brought up my interests or skills or how I can help the lab? Should I have asked more specific questions about their research? I know there were otherwise a lot of good things to take away from the interview - but it seemed very "get to know your personality" instead of "get to know your research interests and if you can think like a researcher," which is not what I was expecting. I just don't know how to interpret this. Are prelim interviews supposed to be about past achievements and personality, or research interests and goals? Is this normal? If I do get a formal interview invite, I will be sure to emphasize my interests and skills and ask more questions. Just a lot of nerves as this is my #1, and the only pre-interview I've had! Also, the PI replied to my thank you email saying that they look forward to following up with me re next steps. Not sure if that means anything or if people say that all the time. I could be overthinking things a lot here, but I don't know I've never done this before. Thanks in advance for your thoughts!