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Thank you for the response! Very much appreciated. Hopefully we'll hear something soon!

I realize every school is probably different, but thank you for all the input! I really appreciate it. PsychGirl, that is an interesting way to look at it. Never really thought of the interview process that way!

I'm waiting to hear back from Hunter College; it's currently driving me crazy. I've been stalking this forum and the results page for a couple of months now, and I've come to understand that they take forever to get back to people. I don't want to be pushy, especially since the deadline was only March 15 and they apparently wait for the deadline to pass before reviewing applications. So, in your opinion, how many weeks should I give it before calling and (politely) harassing them?

I would imagine that something like that should be fine, especially if you're wearing dress pants and a blazer. Good luck at your interview!

I know that an interview isn't a guaranteed acceptance, but overall, do most people get accepted following an interview? I have one coming up in a couple of weeks, and this topic has been on my mind. (Probably because I'm very nervous in interviews.) I know that there are a number of factors involved in the admittance process, so perhaps this is not an entirely fair question, but... What factors would cause someone to be rejected following an interview?

Thank you, Subsect! Your response is very helpful. A question: Did anyone in your interview (assuming it was a group) not have experience working with children? If so, how did they respond? I don't have experience working with children in a leadership role. I do, however, work with non-native English speakers (adults) and have been doing so for the past 3 years. Considering that I'm going for TESOL, I would assume that this would work in my favor. If I get a question like that, I wouldn't want to make anything up. Is it worthwhile to answer honestly and succintly, or to answer honestly and refer to my experience with non-native English speakers? Thanks again!

Thank you! I really appreciate the response. That's very helpful!

This is my first post here, so hello! I've looked through the archives and done a search but I wasn't able to find anything similar to this, so here goes: I've been asked to an interview for an MA with initial teaching certification in early April. From what I've read of interview prep, the general consensus has been that you must know your qualifications, CV, and statement of purpose, as well as the school's program. Because this program will lead to NY State initial teaching certification, I don't have prior experience in the field I want to enter. I have relevant undergraduate qualifications and somewhat relevant work qualifications (though not in teaching). I'm having a hard time envisioning the types of questions the interview committee will ask for this type of program. Any suggestions on how I can prepare? Thanks in advance!