not sure what to think anymore..

[funtimes808]

So if you don't hear anything by the time the interview weeks come along for the schools you applied ( I applied phd Biology), does that automatically mean you are not accepted? or do schools still evaluate applicants? I haven't heard from two of my schools and the application deadline passed two months ago, plus I think their interview weeks are coming up in the next week or so? I don't know if I should give up hope on these or not.

Ugh.. the joys of waiting..

Edited January 29, 2011 by funtimes808

[ZeChocMoose]

Hmmm... I don't know how they do it in biology, but in education if you are not invited to the interview weekend chances are slim to none that you will get accepted at that school. That being said, I have read posts on this forum where people have either known people that got accepted w/o interviews or they themselves were accepted.

Could you contact the program and see what the status of your application is? Usually over the phone, they might be more willing to level with you -or- at least tell you that all the invitations for the interview weekend have been sent out and they will not be extending any offers.

I definitely sympathize with your plight. The waiting and the uncertainty is the hardness part in my opinion.

[SCBehavEco]

I know how you feel. I'm a biology student, too and haven't heard back from either of my top two choices (I've heard from some mid-level and safety schools, but that's it). I promised myself that I wouldn't pester professors about decisions, but the wait is getting to me. I honestly don't even care if they tell me I'm rejected; i just want to know.

[AppiesSuck]

I was in the same situation, with the interview weekend 8 days away and no one (according to the results section) had heard anything so I contacted the admissions office to get a decision. Take the plunge and call.

[SimilarlyDifferent]

It might just mean that you aren't in the first round. Don't throw away all hope yet, it isn't worth worrying over until you get a rejection.

[emmm]

I'm not sure calling is a great idea. It's probably NOT a good sign if you haven't heard anything while others have, but calling could annoy them ...