lemonpepper Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 My preferred school (Ph.D. app) emailed me this morning and wants a phone call. They didn't say what we would talk about. What does it mean? I have no idea! I am now waiting for the phone to ring. Most nerve-wracking. SuperPiePie and tls 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eklavya Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 quite possibly, your PoI wants to talk to you regarding your research interests, future plants, etc. i would consider this as an interview and prepare well for it. good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelost Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Probably an interview with your professor. Don't make the same mistake as I did! I received a similarly cryptic email and assumed there was something missing from my application. It turned out to be the interview and I was caught completely off guard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neuropsychosocial Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 My preferred school (Ph.D. app) emailed me this morning and wants a phone call. They didn't say what we would talk about. What does it mean? I have no idea! I am now waiting for the phone to ring. Most nerve-wracking. They are not calling you to delineate the numerous ways in which your application is unacceptable to them. It could be a range of things, from asking for clarification about something in your app to asking for an interview to offering admission. It's unlikely to be bad news, although it could be neutral - I hope it's good news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HyacinthMacaw Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 I think the invitation to establish further contact is a good sign--a sign that your POI/adcom is interested in your application and are impressed with your credentials and degree of fit. I agree with previous posters to prepare for it as an interview even if it may be just an informal conversation about your research interests. I read on the University of Florida psychology website that successful interviewing at the grad school level is characterized by "the three I's": Interested, Informed, and Inquisitive. That is, the best thing you can do is convey your interest in the program, know the program inside and out, and ask lots of questions (not to patronize you; you and other folks are probably already aware of this). And of course, maintain your composure and appear pleasant and sociable throughout. Nothing magical about it. Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemonpepper Posted February 13, 2011 Author Share Posted February 13, 2011 It was an acceptance! My first one, and from my preferred school. Very surprised and relieved. Thanks for the advice everyone. SuperPiePie, DrPepper-olic, wanderlust07 and 2 others 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HyacinthMacaw Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 It was an acceptance! My first one, and from my preferred school. Very surprised and relieved. Thanks for the advice everyone. Wow, congrats, you must feel great! Time to celebrate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strangefox Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 It was an acceptance! My first one, and from my preferred school. Very surprised and relieved. Thanks for the advice everyone. Congrats!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neuropsychosocial Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 It was an acceptance! My first one, and from my preferred school. Very surprised and relieved. Thanks for the advice everyone. Congratulations!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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