Stanford GSE 2021

[Toyo]

The FAQs page says that interview is not a formal part of the process and the program page mentions that candidates might be contacted for an interview to acquire additional information. BUT, has anyone ever heard of someone being accepted at SGSE without an interview? With all this waiting time and my application status still incomplete, I am letting horses run wild in my head.

Edited January 30, 2021 by Toyo

[whatisyoursoulspurpose]

1 hour ago, Toyo said:

The FAQs page says that interview is not a formal part of the process and the program page mentions that candidates might be contacted for an interview to acquire additional information. BUT, has anyone ever heard of someone being accepted at SGSE without an interview? With all this waiting time and my application status still incomplete, I am letting horses run wild in my head.

I've spoken to multiple, current SGSE students who said they were admitted without any interviews

[Toyo]

1 hour ago, mkkenny13 said:

I've spoken to multiple, current SGSE students who said they were admitted without any interviews

Thank you!! I will start a new plot for my dreams now!

[innethepi]

@ngdt oh wow, I really didn't expect it to be this competitive!

Well, good luck to both of us  and all other applicants out there !

[MillyMia]

Any LDT applicants？?

[jk25]

On 1/25/2021 at 2:19 PM, ngdt said:

Is anyone still able to log back into their account? I used to be able to log in the same way I logged in to complete the application, but that link is no longer available. I'm asking because I sometimes see people saying they got their decision (not necessarily from Stanford) on the portal.

I am still able to log in.

[ravenguardia]

Does anyone else's status still show as "submitted"? The people who are talking about their status being indicated as "complete" is giving me sleepless nights! Mine is still the same, and I was wondering too if I should contact the PoI. I did write to gradadmissions almost a month and a half back asking about this but never received a reply. 
BTW,  I'm applying to SHIPS anthropology/RILE.

[ngdt]

1 hour ago, ravenguardia said:

Does anyone else's status still show as "submitted"? The people who are talking about their status being indicated as "complete" is giving me sleepless nights! Mine is still the same, and I was wondering too if I should contact the PoI. I did write to gradadmissions almost a month and a half back asking about this but never received a reply. 
BTW,  I'm applying to SHIPS

1 hour ago, ravenguardia said:

Does anyone else's status still show as "submitted"? The people who are talking about their status being indicated as "complete" is giving me sleepless nights! Mine is still the same, and I was wondering too if I should contact the PoI. I did write to gradadmissions almost a month and a half back asking about this but never received a reply. 
BTW,  I'm applying to SHIPS anthropology/RILE.

 

I see "submitted" on the main page, when I first log into the application. But when I click on "view checklist", I see "complete" under the application status. 

[Toyo]

7 hours ago, ravenguardia said:

Does anyone else's status still show as "submitted"? The people who are talking about their status being indicated as "complete" is giving me sleepless nights! Mine is still the same, and I was wondering too if I should contact the PoI. I did write to gradadmissions almost a month and a half back asking about this but never received a reply. 
BTW,  I'm applying to SHIPS anthropology/RILE.

Mine is submitted but incomplete.

[Toyo]

There are around a dozen Stanford results posted everyday but GSE seems to be peculiarly silent. So unnerving!

[FreeZapata]

Things are so quiet in fact that I resorted to reading previous years Q&A's just to pass the time : )

[Bradley1234567]

On 1/21/2021 at 11:38 AM, Lara-55555 said:

Does anyone know if all admitted candidates have to be interviewed? Just wondering because their website says there is no formal interview process. Also, did anyone apply to SHIPS (specifically the ICE program)? 

Hi! Interviews are up to the faculty members, but generally an interview is a good indication that you've made it past a certain level of screening. I had my interview on 1/22, and the professor told me that they will likely be releasing decisions around 2/13. 

[FreeZapata]

Which Program did you apply for? I'm CTE.  And Greetings : )

[Bradley1234567]

On 1/26/2021 at 6:58 PM, Lara-55555 said:

to those who have interview experience: what sort of questions are you asked? and how long does it the session last?

My interview was really short--only 15 minutes! I prepped by googling common PhD interview questions and drafting responses, and I was ready for it to take up to 30 minutes.

My impression was that the interview wanted to get a sense of why I wanted my PhD and what I planned on doing with it. Because the PhD cohort is going to be really small, I also got the sense that they were seeing if candidates would mesh well together. 

[FreeZapata]

Also last year they gave all admitted students the option of postponing their study by one year. However, all students decided to take the plunge and begin anyway. I wonder if that will happen this year?

[Lara-55555]

11 minutes ago, Bradley1234567 said:

Hi! Interviews are up to the faculty members, but generally an interview is a good indication that you've made it past a certain level of screening. I had my interview on 1/22, and the professor told me that they will likely be releasing decisions around 2/13. 

hey! Congrats on the interview opportunity! if you don't mind me asking, which program did you apply to? 

[whatisyoursoulspurpose]

12 minutes ago, Bradley1234567 said:

Hi! Interviews are up to the faculty members, but generally an interview is a good indication that you've made it past a certain level of screening. I had my interview on 1/22, and the professor told me that they will likely be releasing decisions around 2/13. 

Which program did you apply for?

[Bradley1234567]

Just now, mkkenny13 said:

Which program did you apply for?

I applied to the PhD in CTE with a focus on Teacher Education and Literacy, Language, and English Education.

[FreeZapata]

Thank you Bradley for posting. I applied to Elementary Education CTE  and got a follow up email from Literacy, Language, and English Education.

Edited February 2, 2021 by FreeZapata

[Bradley1234567]

2 minutes ago, mkkenny13 said:

Which program did you apply for?

I applied to the PhD in CTE with a focus on Teacher Education and Literacy, Language, and English Education.

[Toyo]

16 minutes ago, Bradley1234567 said:

Hi! Interviews are up to the faculty members, but generally an interview is a good indication that you've made it past a certain level of screening. I had my interview on 1/22, and the professor told me that they will likely be releasing decisions around 2/13. 

I am happy for you! I also applied to CTE: literacy but my application status is still incomplete so I am meditating in the dark. ?

[Bradley1234567]

Just now, Toyo said:

I am happy for you! I also applied to CTE: literacy but my application status is still incomplete so I am meditating in the dark. ?

Oof! That's the worst! The professor who interview me said that they have had a LOT more applications that usual this year. As the great Tom Petty said, the waiting is the hardest part. Good luck!

[Toyo]

3 minutes ago, Bradley1234567 said:

Oof! That's the worst! The professor who interview me said that they have had a LOT more applications that usual this year. As the great Tom Petty said, the waiting is the hardest part. Good luck!

Thank you!

[doireallywantthis]

Anyone else applied for RILE PhD?

I read somewhere from years back they hardly accept students to this program? Why am I just seeing this now ??

[RILE Hopeful]

I applied (RILE-SHIPS)! There are 40 times more applicants than they can admit to the RILE program is what I read, but that it is the most popular PhD program people apply to.

Edited February 2, 2021 by RILE Hopeful