Interviewed with a program, said I would back within a week (today would be week), still haven't head, what is going on?

[rebeccawo]

The POI I wanted to work with seemed to really like me, told me a I was a perfect fit, complimented my skills, etc. The interview was last Friday, 1/12/18, and we were told that we would hear within a week. My application says that it is still under review and I have not heard anything from them since the interview. What does this mean?

[GreenEyedTrombonist]

If no one else has heard anything, all it means is that it's taking more time than they thought, which is normal. This also happens with job interviews, auditions (theater almost always seems to be late posting cast lists), etc. Good rule of thumb is to always assume it's going to take longer than they say and, if no one else has heard back, try not to worry too much. 

[Shnoztastic]

On 1/19/2018 at 2:44 PM, rebeccawo said:

The POI I wanted to work with seemed to really like me, told me a I was a perfect fit, complimented my skills, etc. The interview was last Friday, 1/12/18, and we were told that we would hear within a week. My application says that it is still under review and I have not heard anything from them since the interview. What does this mean?

How's the weather where you applied? Where I live (east coast) a bunch of universities closed a couple of days last week. Some that didn't may have had some complications logistically and graduate committees may not have met.

[TakeruK]

Most likely scenario: Whoever told you it would be a week was over-optimistic in their timeline estimates or something unexpected happened. Potential scenarios: committee member had something come up so they moved the committee meeting to discuss post-interview results back; one of the interviews had to be rescheduled; extra interviews were added; weather closure; etc.