Hi! So I wrote to a prof I was in correspondence with at UPenn after seeing a few interview invitations from UPenn on Grad Cafe. He said they have indeed sent out all interview invitations to the shortlisted candidates. Unfortunately, I am not on the list and so it is fair to assume I will be sent a rejection soon.
NYU- I am also waiting to hear from them but I did see one acceptance on grad cafe and they said they had an interview too. I am unsure if it is reliable.