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Questions/themes I prepped for after looking here and Googling a bit:
Why this program? How am I prepared for this program? Prior research experience - explain what methods and findings Proposed topic Feasibility of research Research questions Logical basis & significance of research Possible difficulties Notes on POI's writings that I had interest in working with What are my plans for the future? What questions do I have about the program, school, or funding? Hope this helps!

Thanks for sharing, and hope you will hear from good news from these 4 programs!!

I think Upenn usually send out their decision on Valentines Day or the next day. Fingers crossed for all!

I heard from Boulder yesterday evening (accepted). But I think they are doing it bit by bit.

I have a two-day virtual open house with Penn State, and a two-day virtual open house with Louisiana State this month. I interviewed with Penn State before I was invited to the open house, so fingers crossed that it's good news at the end of the road. 
I received an offer of admission from the U of Oregon this morning after interviewing with them last week. Pretty excited  

Nope, not yet. They have interviews so I'm guessing they'll send out interview offers soon!!! Fingers crossed!! 

It does!! Thank you!

Questions/themes I prepped for after looking here and Googling a bit:
Why this program? How am I prepared for this program? Prior research experience - explain what methods and findings Proposed topic Feasibility of research Research questions Logical basis & significance of research Possible difficulties Notes on POI's writings that I had interest in working with What are my plans for the future? What questions do I have about the program, school, or funding? Hope this helps!

Cruising along with you there! Haha. 
Had the Temple interview today; they said I'd hear back within 1-2 weeks about an admissions decision.

Update: I have an interview next week at Rutgers. Please send good vibes & any websites you use to help prepare for Ph.D. interviews. Thank you! ?

Seems we’re all in the UPenn boat. It isn’t my top choice, but are you really a Comms PhD candidate if you didn’t apply to UPenn? ? 
 
I heard from the director of my top program today (he responded back to a totally unrelated email I sent about legos weeks ago). He mentioned that they’re trying to get decisions out the latter-half of the month.
Last years’ results started rolling in on the first Thursday and Friday of the month (so essentially today and tomorrow). I had my hopes that I would know before next week. Oh well. I’ll continue playing the waiting game.

Oh my god all this talk of UPenn is making me nervous. I really like their program so they're my #2. But in happier news I got in to George Mason today! 

My recommenders also received thank you notes from UPenn -- I believe it's common practice/automated message from the department.
Good luck to all! Penn is in my top 3 and I hope we all hear soon!

Hi Guys! I'm new applicant to the Comm field (switching over from STS), and I've been lurking this thread for a bit and thought I'd join in on the suffering. I hope everyone is surviving, and keeping in mind that as much as it can seem like grad admissions are a matter of life and death, this is just a small part of the amazing lives you will all lead. 

How's everyone holding up? I'm still waiting to hear back. Sending good vibes to all!
 

Hi! No app decision yet, but I was contacted a few days ago for an interview. 

Yes! I'm trying to stay positive because I know its more than likely no results will come for another 2-3 weeks 

Totally feel this! 3 weeks feels like a long time.
I received an invite for an interview at Temple; I'm very excited/terrified, etc. Just hearing back from one place kind of calmed me a bit, though. Wishing you all positive vibes and good luck! We do have a lovely group here ?

Yep!! Been waiting since I submitted in October... ?  I sincerely hope they don't take a peek at how many times I've gone to the portal to check...lol. It's getting unbearable though. The decision could come any time between now and the end of next week.