Pre Admission interview a good sign/early indication of acceptance?

[Makeda]

I have been invited via email for a Skype pre admission interview. They asked me to pick 3 choices out of 9 possible choices ( each time slot 15 minutes). I was not aware that the MA program I applied to even participated in interviews. Has anyone had any experience with this? Do you think I have a pretty good shot?

[CBrown]

Depending on the program, this is common and not necessary indicative of your standing compared to other individuals who were also invited to be interviewed. It does however place you above people who were NOT invited for interview!