Campus Visit... No Admission Yet? (JHU)

[illu]

Hi everyone.

I applied to the John Hopkins University biostatistics program (PhD). Last week they sent me an email inviting me to go visit their campus (they cover the cost), but did not mention if I was being accepted. I am really happy to be able to visit the campus for free, but seeing that they didn't promise any offers to admission, I am a bit worried because it seems to me that whether or not I can get in heavily depends on this trip.

Their administrator provided me with a schedule from last year. It was a very packed two days - most of which are seminars and introductions given by faculties and current students. However, there is a 2-hours slot for "Individualmeetings for visitors with faculty". Does anyone know what this is about? Please shred some light on me ...

[LJK]

This is an interview. Some of these visits are of the very top candidates who will mostly get in and some are very competitive with 50 people invited for 10 slots. You probably won't know which type it is until you get there. Be prepared to talk about your research experience and research interests and to ask lots of questions about the program (aka show your interest in them). You can find a lot of information in the 'Interview' section of this forum.