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You don’t have to send thank you emails, if you don’t want to. They are going to make decisions without it and it will not affect you. Don’t stress over it. ?

I am interviewing for different Ph.D. programs. Honestly, I know how you feel, especially with the short interviews. I felt like a few schools had their minds made up a bit before the interview. I know a lot of people say no they don't, but the short interviews gave me that same feeling, like how can you get to know me the best in a 20-minute interview while I also have to ask questions. However, I do know the decision is based on fit and not just the faculty. Also, the match between the program aims and philosophy is just as important. Your experience should shine in your application, so don't forget about that. When the school's philosophy and faculty, and not just one, fit you in some way, you'll have a higher chance of getting into the schools you chose. Also, you may even communicate better with different schools depending on your interest and that match. They go back to your application, so don't lose hope because I did right after some of my interviews, and I am shook that I've been accepted to four schools so far. Don't think about how short the interview was. You did your best, and I'm sure most students may have felt the same way. (I tried so hard to make this general in a way for both Master and Ph.d interviewees. I hope this helped in someway?)

I am interviewing for different Ph.D. programs. Honestly, I know how you feel, especially with the short interviews. I felt like a few schools had their minds made up a bit before the interview. I know a lot of people say no they don't, but the short interviews gave me that same feeling, like how can you get to know me the best in a 20-minute interview while I also have to ask questions. However, I do know the decision is based on fit and not just the faculty. Also, the match between the program aims and philosophy is just as important. Your experience should shine in your application, so don't forget about that. When the school's philosophy and faculty, and not just one, fit you in some way, you'll have a higher chance of getting into the schools you chose. Also, you may even communicate better with different schools depending on your interest and that match. They go back to your application, so don't lose hope because I did right after some of my interviews, and I am shook that I've been accepted to four schools so far. Don't think about how short the interview was. You did your best, and I'm sure most students may have felt the same way. (I tried so hard to make this general in a way for both Master and Ph.d interviewees. I hope this helped in someway?)

I am interviewing for different Ph.D. programs. Honestly, I know how you feel, especially with the short interviews. I felt like a few schools had their minds made up a bit before the interview. I know a lot of people say no they don't, but the short interviews gave me that same feeling, like how can you get to know me the best in a 20-minute interview while I also have to ask questions. However, I do know the decision is based on fit and not just the faculty. Also, the match between the program aims and philosophy is just as important. Your experience should shine in your application, so don't forget about that. When the school's philosophy and faculty, and not just one, fit you in some way, you'll have a higher chance of getting into the schools you chose. Also, you may even communicate better with different schools depending on your interest and that match. They go back to your application, so don't lose hope because I did right after some of my interviews, and I am shook that I've been accepted to four schools so far. Don't think about how short the interview was. You did your best, and I'm sure most students may have felt the same way. (I tried so hard to make this general in a way for both Master and Ph.d interviewees. I hope this helped in someway?)

Thanks for your reply!!
I have an informal meeting tonight with current graduate students so I am planning on asking to get more information.

Honestly, I would just wait it out unless they gave you a timeframe. If they didn't tell you one, just wait and if you can't, 3 weeks because like you said you don't want to be "that student" but then again its been 3 weeks.? If they did give you a time frame, you have every right to check in after that timeframe. ?

It all depends on you. When you've figured out everything. If you know there are school's that you are not attending at all, let them know immediately. Now a lot of us are still interviewing, so if you have not finished interviewing, I wouldn't make a decision until you have completed all interviews and compared all the school, who have made offers. You have until April 15th but I would say once again, if you have made the decisions of not attending a school, let them know.  Set a reasonable deadline if that makes you feel more comfortable. I set March 5th for myself because I feel that by then I would be done with the rest of my interviews and have two weeks to decide, which gives a lot of time until April 15th for other schools. I may not even need the 2 weeks. Don't rush yourself, if you're not finished interviewing. If you are then you need to start figuring out who is the best school for you and who is not. I don't think anyone needs more than two weeks to decide, if you have finished interviewing. If you are unsure contact your PI's so you can meet their team's and talk more, so you can make the decision sooner. Good Luck ☺️

It all depends on you. When you've figured out everything. If you know there are school's that you are not attending at all, let them know immediately. Now a lot of us are still interviewing, so if you have not finished interviewing, I wouldn't make a decision until you have completed all interviews and compared all the school, who have made offers. You have until April 15th but I would say once again, if you have made the decisions of not attending a school, let them know.  Set a reasonable deadline if that makes you feel more comfortable. I set March 5th for myself because I feel that by then I would be done with the rest of my interviews and have two weeks to decide, which gives a lot of time until April 15th for other schools. I may not even need the 2 weeks. Don't rush yourself, if you're not finished interviewing. If you are then you need to start figuring out who is the best school for you and who is not. I don't think anyone needs more than two weeks to decide, if you have finished interviewing. If you are unsure contact your PI's so you can meet their team's and talk more, so you can make the decision sooner. Good Luck ☺️

I have a few things to say for those who are having a rough application season. This year is pretty competitive but you guys did it! What I mean is you passed the hardest obstacle, which is the application process and getting an interview. You all are more than qualified, if you didn't know. Being invited to an interview is a huge milestone, especially when you made it and there were over 100 or more rejected immediately. I know it may be upsetting that thing's aren't going your way but when you are interviewing, it's really about the fit and if there is genuine passion for that research interest. If I can give you any advice I would say if you can honestly reflect on some of your research interest and look at your life or things that are really important to you and connect those dots as well as connecting how the school reflects you and what your interested in doing not just in grad school but in the long term, that can be so helpful. It's really different from when you're just stating and saying things are interesting and you like it to saying why you're so passionate and so on and what you're interested in doing in the long term with that interest.
Also, if you think at all that you have to apply again next year, guess what? If you didn't know you are going to be great next year, you know NOW. You got this but even if GRE or other requirements were removed or not it would not have made a difference in terms of the quality of the applicants. Low GRE doesn't automatically push people out. I know some school do but there are many that don't. Sending positive energy and I am always open to speaking to anyone, if you'd like because this is a stressful journey. Keep pushing forward guys.

I have a few things to say for those who are having a rough application season. This year is pretty competitive but you guys did it! What I mean is you passed the hardest obstacle, which is the application process and getting an interview. You all are more than qualified, if you didn't know. Being invited to an interview is a huge milestone, especially when you made it and there were over 100 or more rejected immediately. I know it may be upsetting that thing's aren't going your way but when you are interviewing, it's really about the fit and if there is genuine passion for that research interest. If I can give you any advice I would say if you can honestly reflect on some of your research interest and look at your life or things that are really important to you and connect those dots as well as connecting how the school reflects you and what your interested in doing not just in grad school but in the long term, that can be so helpful. It's really different from when you're just stating and saying things are interesting and you like it to saying why you're so passionate and so on and what you're interested in doing in the long term with that interest.
Also, if you think at all that you have to apply again next year, guess what? If you didn't know you are going to be great next year, you know NOW. You got this but even if GRE or other requirements were removed or not it would not have made a difference in terms of the quality of the applicants. Low GRE doesn't automatically push people out. I know some school do but there are many that don't. Sending positive energy and I am always open to speaking to anyone, if you'd like because this is a stressful journey. Keep pushing forward guys.

I have a few things to say for those who are having a rough application season. This year is pretty competitive but you guys did it! What I mean is you passed the hardest obstacle, which is the application process and getting an interview. You all are more than qualified, if you didn't know. Being invited to an interview is a huge milestone, especially when you made it and there were over 100 or more rejected immediately. I know it may be upsetting that thing's aren't going your way but when you are interviewing, it's really about the fit and if there is genuine passion for that research interest. If I can give you any advice I would say if you can honestly reflect on some of your research interest and look at your life or things that are really important to you and connect those dots as well as connecting how the school reflects you and what your interested in doing not just in grad school but in the long term, that can be so helpful. It's really different from when you're just stating and saying things are interesting and you like it to saying why you're so passionate and so on and what you're interested in doing in the long term with that interest.
Also, if you think at all that you have to apply again next year, guess what? If you didn't know you are going to be great next year, you know NOW. You got this but even if GRE or other requirements were removed or not it would not have made a difference in terms of the quality of the applicants. Low GRE doesn't automatically push people out. I know some school do but there are many that don't. Sending positive energy and I am always open to speaking to anyone, if you'd like because this is a stressful journey. Keep pushing forward guys.

I have a few things to say for those who are having a rough application season. This year is pretty competitive but you guys did it! What I mean is you passed the hardest obstacle, which is the application process and getting an interview. You all are more than qualified, if you didn't know. Being invited to an interview is a huge milestone, especially when you made it and there were over 100 or more rejected immediately. I know it may be upsetting that thing's aren't going your way but when you are interviewing, it's really about the fit and if there is genuine passion for that research interest. If I can give you any advice I would say if you can honestly reflect on some of your research interest and look at your life or things that are really important to you and connect those dots as well as connecting how the school reflects you and what your interested in doing not just in grad school but in the long term, that can be so helpful. It's really different from when you're just stating and saying things are interesting and you like it to saying why you're so passionate and so on and what you're interested in doing in the long term with that interest.
Also, if you think at all that you have to apply again next year, guess what? If you didn't know you are going to be great next year, you know NOW. You got this but even if GRE or other requirements were removed or not it would not have made a difference in terms of the quality of the applicants. Low GRE doesn't automatically push people out. I know some school do but there are many that don't. Sending positive energy and I am always open to speaking to anyone, if you'd like because this is a stressful journey. Keep pushing forward guys.

Hi guys, I just want to make some clarifications since people are messaging me privately and this was part of the reason why I did not want to join because if I were to give information like a lot you guys have shared that some people didn't receive, it would bother some people. I like that everyone is able to speak on what's going on with the schools they have applied to and share information. But someone is upset that I have mentioned the dates that are set for Syracuse and that I said Michigan sent out their decisions or at least some which they really did but it's really unnecessary to try to tell me I'm lying and that I sharing information thats not true, which some of you have already stated. I don't need to lie and like I said I am rooting for everyone, especially with this forum you guys have been so helpful. Sending positive energy to all.?

Thanks so much!! 

Hi guys, so I am new here. I had a really hard time thinking about joining but I just felt like since a lot of you are in the dark about a few schools, I would updated you. Since this forum has been helpful to me and I know many people come in at different times into this forum, I thought I'd add when I can.
First, Syracuse has sent their invites out. Their two dates are the 18th and the 19th. Secondly, I will say Cincinnati may have made their decisions because I was accepted to the school.
Also, if you are looking to hear from Michigan they made their decisions as well.
I am really excited for you all and am sending all the positive energy your way. ? I know this has been really stressful but SERIOUSLY, good luck.