Is an interview part of the grad school application process?? Does that determine acceptance??

[Graduate224]

I just ask because the schools I applied to never mentioned anything about interviews. Is the interview part of a masters program or a PhD?? My cousin is working on a Ph D and had interviews with her school. It is making me more nervous that maybe I did get rejected since I wasn't asked for an interview. I just need to know if I still have a chance of getting accepted. Btw, I wish all you other applicants the best of luck with your admissions as well. I know we all tried our hardest and hope to get in to our choices. I know this is a trying and nervous time. We all want to further ourselves and careers and are in further pursuit of knowledge. So I hope you guys get your acceptances as well as myself.

[Seeking]

All programs don't necessarily hold interviews prior to making their decision.

 

Some interview all shortlisted candidates, some do it only for those candidates about whom they can't make up their mind, while others don't interview anyone at all.

 

So, not getting an interview call is not a cause for worry.

 

You should check the results page and see the dates for past years' decisions and if the schools where you applied called anyone for interview. Besides, you can check if the schools where you applied have begun to notify this season. If others have been called for interview or have been selected/rejected, wait for a week or so and if still you don't hear anything, may be you can send an email to the Grad Admissions.

 

Good luck with your applications!

Edited March 3, 2013 by Seeking

[Graduate224]

Ok thanks. I won't think too much into it then!!!!! I appreciate the prompt answer!!!!