Eastern Asian at Yale

[giveitago]

I am applying to Yale's doctoral program in Chinese Lit. Their director Jing Tsu Skye interviewed me a week or so ago. She said that my applications are currently under consideration. No idea what that's supposed to mean. Anyone else having the same situation?

[aec09g]

Under consideration is a pretty typical thing for a program to say after any interview. Basically, the person/group who interviewed you is going to consider your interview in addition to your application to decide two things: (1) if they want you and (2) if they want to fund you. 

 

Interviews are just sort of a chance to see if the applicant is "the right fit" for the program. I see it as an opportunity to maybe make yourself seem even more awesome for that program. Yeah, so the interviewer was just trying to let you know that we haven't made any decisions--don't call me tomorrow for an answer. I'll get back to you, sort of thing. If that makes sense. 

 

Anyways, don't freak out. The news will come soon.