Maguire Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 (edited) 51 minutes ago, jebbush2k20 said: Is there a sense that Penn interviews *are* more of a formality, or something more substantive? Trying to figure out how excited to be as they are one of my very top choices I'm not sure - maybe @TexasTiger knows more as I am not one of the Penn people! Good luck! Edited January 19, 2022 by Maguire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasTiger Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 My answer to 4 hours ago, jebbush2k20 said: Is there a sense that Penn interviews *are* more of a formality, or something more substantive? Trying to figure out how excited to be as they are one of my very top choices My answer is pretty much a "no clue." I heard from one person It might be a sign we are basically in and from another person that the last 10 minutes of their interview were in a non-english language (but they were not applying as a Latin Americanist or as an Americanist) so really I have no clue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mile6 Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 5 hours ago, jebbush2k20 said: Is there a sense that Penn interviews *are* more of a formality, or something more substantive? Trying to figure out how excited to be as they are one of my very top choices I was told by a prof that Penn interviews a short list of candidates to figure out who to admit. I don’t know how large that short list is, but I have to imagine less than half (or even 1/4) of those interviewed get in. CoffeeCatsCorgis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlQayzar Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 1 hour ago, TexasTiger said: My answer to My answer is pretty much a "no clue." I heard from one person It might be a sign we are basically in and from another person that the last 10 minutes of their interview were in a non-english language (but they were not applying as a Latin Americanist or as an Americanist) so really I have no clue. Hey there, I also have an interview (African/Middle Eastern History). Reached out to a former student who said it's less a formality and more an opportunity for FOI to gauge how serious/good of a fit a particular candidate is. No word on the ratio of interviews to acceptances tho. Quick question, how recent might that interview have been and did they say which language/field they work in? CoffeeCatsCorgis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TagRendar Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 Congrats to all the folks who are interviewing and best of luck to you all! Maguire 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoffeeCatsCorgis Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 Question for folks with Penn interviews: Did you Zoom w. FOI prior to your interview? Soooo curious if this means I didn't make the short list! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jebbush2k20 Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 7 minutes ago, CoffeeCatsCorgis said: Question for folks with Penn interviews: Did you Zoom w. FOI prior to your interview? Soooo curious if this means I didn't make the short list! I did not. I have not spoken to any faculty at all, which is what my most trusted recommender told me to do. ??♀️ That seems to be the opposite of the thread in this forum lol. CoffeeCatsCorgis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jebbush2k20 Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 Lol ok. So either we’re in for sure or we’re up from 1.5% shot to 25% shot ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoffeeCatsCorgis Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 5 minutes ago, jebbush2k20 said: I did not. I have not spoken to any faculty at all, which is what my most trusted recommender told me to do. ??♀️ That seems to be the opposite of the thread in this forum lol. Thanks for letting me know. I zoomed extensively with my POI and I'm fervently praying that means I may still have a shot. Or maybe Europeanists get later interviews? Gotta love the wait. ? Mad Scientist Malfrost 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Scientist Malfrost Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 30 minutes ago, CoffeeCatsCorgis said: Thanks for letting me know. I zoomed extensively with my POI and I'm fervently praying that means I may still have a shot. Or maybe Europeanists get later interviews? Gotta love the wait. ? I'm hoping this is the case with me and Emory. I actually visited campus and met my POIs and talked to them for about 30-35 mins each about fit and they seemed to think I was a pretty good fit so I'm hoping I don't have to be interviewed but who knows. The waiting is always the hardest part lol CoffeeCatsCorgis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoffeeCatsCorgis Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 10 minutes ago, Mad Scientist Malfrost said: I'm hoping this is the case with me and Emory. I actually visited campus and met my POIs and talked to them for about 30-35 mins each about fit and they seemed to think I was a pretty good fit so I'm hoping I don't have to be interviewed but who knows. The waiting is always the hardest part lol Relieved to hear that someone is going through the same thing/with the same thought process! It's not over til it's over, as they say Rooting for you and Emory. Mad Scientist Malfrost 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mile6 Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, CoffeeCatsCorgis said: Question for folks with Penn interviews: Did you Zoom w. FOI prior to your interview? Soooo curious if this means I didn't make the short list! No, I didn’t, either at Penn or at Berkeley (I am one of the lucky admits there). I think talking to POIs/FOIs can help if it’s down to you vs a few other similar candidates, and if you made a very strong impression in those convos. According to my advisors, more important is a significant subset of the faculty reading your application and thinking you’d be a good match for the department’s strengths (that they both have the expertise to guide you, and that you could add value to their intellectual community as well). Edited January 20, 2022 by Mile6 TagRendar, CoffeeCatsCorgis and Mad Scientist Malfrost 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flowersandcoffee Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 6 minutes ago, Mile6 said: No, I didn’t, either at Penn or at Berkeley (I am one of the lucky admits there). Congrats!!! What's your subfield? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flowersofindia Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 hi congrats again to all the acceptances at berkeley- was anyone accepted in the south asian track? just trying to get a feel for those of us who interviewed but havent heard back yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BalkanItinerant Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 @timurdidnothingwrong Tacking on to your question, any 19th century Americanists or historians of slavery among the Berkeley acceptances? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emeraldsapphire Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 I'm one of the berkeley admits but not in any of the subfields mentioned above. Best wishes to everyone still waiting. TagRendar 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpc34 Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 If the other UWM admit is here, I'd be interested in talking about your impressions of the program! TagRendar 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TagRendar Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 Re: UWM - I got a really good feeling about the people in the program, but I’ve got some pretty grave concerns about the funding situation. Still, after my wholly unsuccessful season last year, getting in feels amazing and I’m hopeful. I’m still waiting to hear on the funding piece, and from my other apps, because in between applying and getting accepted, I had a major shift in my career (to the point where I’m now making twice what I was making at the time I applied for PhD programs—I literally got all of my apps in and then got the job offer), so there is a lot more at stake for me now. Luckily, I’m single and have the backing of my family, so all I have to worry about is myself and two cats. Very exciting time and good news (if slightly stressful news!) coming when we needed some. What’s your field? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpc34 Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 (edited) 16 minutes ago, TagRendar said: Re: UWM - I got a really good feeling about the people in the program, but I’ve got some pretty grave concerns about the funding situation. Still, after my wholly unsuccessful season last year, getting in feels amazing and I’m hopeful. I’m still waiting to hear on the funding piece, and from my other apps, because in between applying and getting accepted, I had a major shift in my career (to the point where I’m now making twice what I was making at the time I applied for PhD programs—I literally got all of my apps in and then got the job offer), so there is a lot more at stake for me now. Luckily, I’m single and have the backing of my family, so all I have to worry about is myself and two cats. Very exciting time and good news (if slightly stressful news!) coming when we needed some. What’s your field? I'm in modern Europe. Information online points me in the same direction re: funding unfortunately. I also applied to all the other schools in your signature (among others), so let's hope we both get good news from them soon Edited January 20, 2022 by jpc34 TagRendar 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiddleleaf31 Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 @BalkanItinerant and @timurdidnothingwrong Hi, I am one of the Berkeley admits and am not in your subfield. Hope you hear back soon. flowersandcoffee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flowersandcoffee Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 So just to clarify, no one is claiming a Berkeley admit for Modern European History?? Also, has anyone received a Yale interview? Last cycle I was invited late December, so I wonder if they are super behind this year, or if I am just unsuccessful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
automatic_peas Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 3 minutes ago, flowersandcoffee said: So just to clarify, no one is claiming a Berkeley admit for Modern European History?? Also, has anyone received a Yale interview? Last cycle I was invited late December, so I wonder if they are super behind this year, or if I am just unsuccessful I didn't apply through History at Yale this year, so I don't have any personal insight, but it looked like someone was invited to interview January 11 based on the results page. flowersandcoffee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiddleleaf31 Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 @flowersandcoffee I did receive a Yale interview which was during the week of Jan 11. Since then I have not heard anything. It was a very short interview but formal. cafe0294 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flowersandcoffee Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 Just now, fiddleleaf31 said: @flowersandcoffee I did receive a Yale interview which was during the week of Jan 11. Since then I have not heard anything. It was a very short interview but formal. Were you the same person who posted on the results page? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiddleleaf31 Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 Yes I posted my interview on the results page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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