Question about interviews

[beegee529]

I found out early this week that I got an interview at Stanford for their social psychology PhD program. And now begins the process of trying to prepare/not freak out about the interview. I briefly saw something on one of these boards about some interview weekends existing mainly to make sure that you are as good in person as you are on paper. Is that true? Out of 100+ applicants, Stanford is only interviewing 6 students, it's a whole weekend with social events etc., and they are reimbursing us for our travel costs. Do you guys think this is the usual case where 50% of the interviewees will get accepted, or are we probably in if we don't blow it?

[Minnesotan]

If they list their admission rate on their website, it might tell you more. I would be inclined to think that you're probably "in if you don't blow it," with only six people being invited.