I'm currently a student in American Studies at Yale and, remembering how anxious I was about the process just a few short years ago, I wanted to address the question of interviews. As you've probably seen in the YDN, not everyone is happy with the new admissions policies set forth by Dean Pollard. American Studies' faculty members have been especially vocal in their disagreement with the interview requirement. With that in mind, I wouldn't be surprised if the admissions committee refused to call applicants in protest. Personally, while I disagree with almost all of Pollard's report, I think interviewing prospective students is a fair policy, but my opinion doesn't matter. Anyway, my point is, if you haven't heard about an interview, I wouldn't give up hope. They may also just call people, ask them how they are, and then tell them they've been admitted -- it would fulfill the requirement set up by the graduate school without influencing their decisions. Also, given the way events are being scheduled in the department, I would assume that acceptances should be going out in the next few days, my bet is Tuesday, but that's just a guess. Stay sane everyone and best of luck!
