GeeLee Posted January 18, 2018 Posted January 18, 2018 Hello everyone! Has anyone here been invited for Pacific University's upcoming interview? Or has anyone been to one of their interviews in the past?
weewaffle2017 Posted January 25, 2018 Posted January 25, 2018 I just received an email today that I was invited to the Feb 24th interview I live in Michigan so it's going to be a bit of a trip but I think I"m gonna go.
PuuOnToast Posted January 26, 2018 Posted January 26, 2018 I did! Will be coming from California if anyone wants to be roomies and share a hotel~ Was thinking about staying at the McMenamins edgefield hostel for $30 a night since the hotel that is close is expensive$$$
DDolores Posted January 29, 2018 Posted January 29, 2018 Y'all, they keep emailing me every few days asking a mundane clarification about my application. I'm not sure my heart can take it anymore!
Spondee Posted January 30, 2018 Posted January 30, 2018 On 1/25/2018 at 9:24 PM, PuuOnToast said: I did! Will be coming from California if anyone wants to be roomies and share a hotel~ Was thinking about staying at the McMenamins edgefield hostel for $30 a night since the hotel that is close is expensive$$$ Edgefield is an hour away. Look at the mcmenamins grand lodge that's in forest grove.
aelwood14 Posted January 30, 2018 Posted January 30, 2018 I got an email yesterday! My interview is set for Febuary16th. Anyone else interviewing then? I will be coming from Montana.
PuuOnToast Posted February 4, 2018 Posted February 4, 2018 On 1/29/2018 at 8:08 PM, Spondee said: Edgefield is an hour away. Look at the mcmenamins grand lodge that's in forest grove. Yeah I did't realize it was on the other side of the airport. Grad lodge doesn't have a hostel so I will most likely find an airbnb!
Spondee Posted February 5, 2018 Posted February 5, 2018 (edited) 7 hours ago, PuuOnToast said: Yeah I did't realize it was on the other side of the airport. Grad lodge doesn't have a hostel so I will most likely find an airbnb! Yeah, a room at the grand lodge hotel usually will run you about $70-80. Edited February 5, 2018 by Spondee
DDolores Posted February 5, 2018 Posted February 5, 2018 On 1/24/2018 at 10:16 PM, weewaffle2017 said: I just received an email today that I was invited to the Feb 24th interview I live in Michigan so it's going to be a bit of a trip but I think I"m gonna go. They let me arrange a Skype interview! It would cost me almost $500 to physically go to the interview on the 16th (on such short notice).
GeeLee Posted February 6, 2018 Author Posted February 6, 2018 Congrats everyone! I'll be there for the Feb 24th interview!!
Delanie C Posted February 7, 2018 Posted February 7, 2018 Hi everyone! Just today I was invited to interview on Feb. 16th, however, I think I will be opting for a Skype interview. If I can figure out a way to make the in-person interview, I will be driving from San Francisco and staying with friends in Portland area. Good luck to everyone!!!
SHLKPD Posted February 19, 2018 Posted February 19, 2018 Hello! For those of you that have interview already, how long was the actual interview? They chunked out like 2 hours for the mixer/interview and I'm guessing it's probably not going to be that long... Also, I heard that some local SLPs do some of the interviews, are they pretty knowledgeable about the school (can I ask them questions about the program)? Thanks and best of luck!!
aelwood14 Posted February 19, 2018 Posted February 19, 2018 3 hours ago, SHLKPD said: Hello! For those of you that have interview already, how long was the actual interview? They chunked out like 2 hours for the mixer/interview and I'm guessing it's probably not going to be that long... Also, I heard that some local SLPs do some of the interviews, are they pretty knowledgeable about the school (can I ask them questions about the program)? Thanks and best of luck!! Hey! I just got home from my interview visit- you are going to love it! My actual interview took about 20 minutes. My grad student mentor told me each interview has a 15-20 minute time slot. You will be interviewed by one professor or CSD faculty member and their "community partner". The community partners seemed to be very close with each faculty member. So yes, you will be able to ask those community partner questions as well as, the professor that interviews you. While you are not in your interview, you will be in a large room with some of the current grad students and other interviewees (the Mixer). You can ask all of the current grad students any questions or concerns you may have about the program. Everyone is so open and friendly there, so just be yourself! I'm sure you will do great. Best of luck to you!
SHLKPD Posted February 20, 2018 Posted February 20, 2018 I'm actually starting to look forward to it now haha I appreciate the info Thanks!! aelwood14 1
GeeLee Posted February 22, 2018 Author Posted February 22, 2018 How are you all dressing for the interview? I’m from SoCal so I know I will be freezing, but how do you stay warm while looking professional? Haha
aelwood14 Posted February 22, 2018 Posted February 22, 2018 13 hours ago, GeeLee said: How are you all dressing for the interview? I’m from SoCal so I know I will be freezing, but how do you stay warm while looking professional? Haha I went to White House Black Market at bought a business casual outfit. I went with cropped slacks, a blouse, and paired it with matching cardigan. For shoes I wore a nice pair of flats. I also brought a nice raincoat. There is a tour of campus that is outside and it will more than likely be raining. Mostly everyone that was interviewing wore black, white and gray. I choose to go with a pop color to show my personality and because I didn't want to blend in. All of the professors had on color (as with the 1st grad student mentors). I think as long as you look put together and look presentable and nice you will be fine! I would pick an outfit you feel comfortable and confident in. Just be yourself really! You will love it, everyone was so nice and friendly. As soon as I got there I felt calm and comfortable, when in reality I was expecting my anxiety to be through the roof! Best of luck! I'm sure will rock it.
GeeLee Posted February 22, 2018 Author Posted February 22, 2018 2 hours ago, aelwood14 said: I went to White House Black Market at bought a business casual outfit. I went with cropped slacks, a blouse, and paired it with matching cardigan. For shoes I wore a nice pair of flats. I also brought a nice raincoat. There is a tour of campus that is outside and it will more than likely be raining. Mostly everyone that was interviewing wore black, white and gray. I choose to go with a pop color to show my personality and because I didn't want to blend in. All of the professors had on color (as with the 1st grad student mentors). I think as long as you look put together and look presentable and nice you will be fine! I would pick an outfit you feel comfortable and confident in. Just be yourself really! You will love it, everyone was so nice and friendly. As soon as I got there I felt calm and comfortable, when in reality I was expecting my anxiety to be through the roof! Best of luck! I'm sure will rock it. Thank you!! How many applicants were there?
aelwood14 Posted February 22, 2018 Posted February 22, 2018 5 minutes ago, GeeLee said: Thank you!! How many applicants were there? It's hard to say... I heard in passing that there are 150 people being interviewed, but then I also heard that wasn't the true number. I was in the afternoon group and arrived a half an hour before the morning group ended. If I had to guess, I would say about 70 people interviewed in person (between both groups) and then the professors also had Skype interviews scheduled. BUT with all that being said, it feels great to make it past the first round. The wait has been slowly killing me...
PuuOnToast Posted February 23, 2018 Posted February 23, 2018 On 2/21/2018 at 8:36 PM, GeeLee said: How are you all dressing for the interview? I’m from SoCal so I know I will be freezing, but how do you stay warm while looking professional? Haha Coming from San Diego so I feel your pain. Couldn't even find a winter coat to buy....here's to freezing our butts off!!
aelwood14 Posted February 26, 2018 Posted February 26, 2018 I hope everyone's interviews went well! Now we just have to sit back and wait..... yellowmellow 1
SLPadawan Posted March 1, 2018 Posted March 1, 2018 Anyone else’s anxiety levels through the roof waiting for a call back?! I caved and called Diana yesterday. She said we’ll hear next week at the earliest. stacymawie and aelwood14 2
aelwood14 Posted March 1, 2018 Posted March 1, 2018 Yes! The wait to hear back from any school is pure torture... I highly considered calling Diana as well but held off. I have been trying to keep myself busy, but it's not going too well. SLPadawan 1
GeeLee Posted March 2, 2018 Author Posted March 2, 2018 8 hours ago, SLPadawan said: Anyone else’s anxiety levels through the roof waiting for a call back?! I caved and called Diana yesterday. She said we’ll hear next week at the earliest. Thanks for letting us know!!
aelwood14 Posted March 2, 2018 Posted March 2, 2018 I just got a call from Pacific and was accepted! I'm literally over the moon! Be on the lookout for a call. Ahhh So excited, it doesn't feel real! stacymawie and GeeLee 2
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