Fiat Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 Hi All! I just wanted to say hi and introduce myself! I am currently at YDS, and this is my second application cycle. My concentration is NT/EC. Last year I didn't get into anywhere, but I did get an interview from Duke. This year I am applying for Yale, Harvard, Duke, Brown, UNC, UVA, and Marquette. I had my interview with UNC last week and was told that I would hear back in late Jan. Hoping for the best and best of luck to every one! Shrimply Pibbles 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrimply Pibbles Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 On 1/13/2023 at 1:36 PM, Chicago Guy said: Have any other interview invites gone out? I had one interview at Emory and then was invited to their recruitment weekend. I also had an interview with Northwestern. Haven't heard back from PTS (theology), Yale (theology), or Princeton U (AmRelHist) yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runit Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 On 1/5/2023 at 8:22 PM, קהלת said: At the risk of sounding a tad bit generic, I would encourage you to relax and just be yourself in the interview. Many people make errors because they try too hard to be what they think the admission's committee wants them to be or to say what they think the admission's committee wants them to say. Remember, you are interviewing them too, so the power does not rest entirely with them. If you have ever watched the show Shark Tank, you know that once the entrepreneur has made a compelling case for their product the Sharks have to compete for the affection of the individual who came on the show. If you are at the interview stage, they are already interested in your "product" - this is an opportunity for them to buy into you as a person. Also, they have a reason to sell themselves too. If you let them think they did a compelling job at doing that, their perception of you will be higher (basic psychology - we like to be liked, and we like those who like us). @Almaqah Thwn is definitely on to something with his advice about brushing up on the details of the department's website, and I would add that it can help to have a few well-formulated questions to ask them about their program that is not immediately available on the website (it helps you sound interested - see the point above). It can also be a nice touch to send a very brief email thanking the professors for interviewing you, but do not make it desperate or forced. Sorry for the delay, I was disconnected from the world for a bit. But thank you for your thoughts! They were super helpful when preparing for the interview. On 1/10/2023 at 5:55 PM, Fiat said: I hope your interview went well! Would you mind sharing which school that was? Thanks! Honestly, I thought it went just okay, not great. But then I received an invitation for an on-campus interview. Oh, and btw, the interview was with the NT faculty at Baylor. On 1/13/2023 at 10:36 AM, Chicago Guy said: Have any other interview invites gone out? I had one Zoom interview and was invited for an on-campus interview at Baylor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago Guy Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 I received an interview invite for the Duke ThD over the weekend. Very excited. קהלת, runit and sktlab 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidX Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 Has anyone heard back from any AmRel programs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elizafranco Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 On 1/2/2023 at 9:27 AM, קהלת said: Current PhD student at a top-ten institution—just curious to know who is applying for Hebrew Bible or New Testament. Happy to chat about interviews when the time comes. Hey there! I am applying to PhD in Hebrew Bible and have an interview scheduled. Super duper nervous. Any advice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elizafranco Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 On 1/16/2023 at 8:36 AM, Chicago Guy said: I received an interview invite for the Duke ThD over the weekend. Very excited. What is your discipline? I'm waiting to hear back from Duke as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
קהלת Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 7 minutes ago, elizafranco said: Hey there! I am applying to PhD in Hebrew Bible and have an interview scheduled. Super duper nervous. Any advice? Sending a PM since advice will probably vary depending on where you are interviewing, and I imagine you do not want to disclose that publicly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrimply Pibbles Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 6 hours ago, DavidX said: Has anyone heard back from any AmRel programs? I got an AmRel interview at Northwestern. I haven't heard anything since then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidX Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 2 hours ago, Shrimply Pibbles said: I got an AmRel interview at Northwestern. I haven't heard anything since then. I applied to Stanford and Emory for AmRel and haven't heard anything. This is pretty much my last try so I'm really nervous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiat Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 (edited) 13 hours ago, elizafranco said: What is your discipline? I'm waiting to hear back from Duke as well. Duke's already finished their interviews I believe. I didn't get an invite so I am crossing it off my list now. Based on what I have been seeing from previous years they may release their decision next Tuesday. Edit: I was talking about their Early Christianity interviews. Not sure if other concentrations were doing interviews. Edited January 21, 2023 by Fiat elizafranco 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiat Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 Did anybody else apply to UNC Chapel Hill? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago Guy Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 Duke ThD still has some more interviews set up for Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Applicant_Rel Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 Hi! I wonder anyone has received interview invitations for Princeton, and if so, what subfield? Is interview part of the process for admission for the Asian religion track? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidX Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 Do y'all know if colleges usually do all interviews at once or if it's one subfield at a time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honey Y Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 I applied for PhD in Asian Religion at Emory. I’ve not received any rejection and interview mail. Is it good or bad? It’s my first round to apply, so I can’t guess anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steadygaze108 Posted January 23, 2023 Author Share Posted January 23, 2023 38 minutes ago, Honey Y said: I applied for PhD in Asian Religion at Emory. I’ve not received any rejection and interview mail. Is it good or bad? It’s my first round to apply, so I can’t guess anything. I think it's too early for decisions: they seem to come by late February and early March - from what I can gather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiat Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 (edited) 12 hours ago, Honey Y said: I applied for PhD in Asian Religion at Emory. I’ve not received any rejection and interview mail. Is it good or bad? It’s my first round to apply, so I can’t guess anything. Based on what I saw last year, Emory tends to send out their interview invitations and decisions on a rolling bases. Edited January 23, 2023 by Fiat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmic_chariot Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 On 1/23/2023 at 12:39 AM, Applicant_Rel said: Hi! I wonder anyone has received interview invitations for Princeton, and if so, what subfield? Is interview part of the process for admission for the Asian religion track? Thanks! Hi! I was wondering the same thing for Asian religion track for Princeton as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sa1622 Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 Hello. Has anyone heard back from Yale Religion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiat Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 6 hours ago, sa1622 said: Hello. Has anyone heard back from Yale Religion? I know there is at least one Yale EMWAR interview today. I didn't get the interview so I am crossing it off my list now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiat Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 Can anyone claim the Brown interview in the results section? What concentration? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Applicant_Rel Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 1 hour ago, Fiat said: Can anyone claim the Brown interview in the results section? What concentration? I just had an informal interview with the two faculties in the Asian religion track today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiat Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 Congrats! Do you know if other concentrations are doing interviews? I'm in Religions of Ancient Mediterranean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Applicant_Rel Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 11 minutes ago, Fiat said: Congrats! Do you know if other concentrations are doing interviews? I'm in Religions of Ancient Mediterranean. I don't know that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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