GA Interview Process- Follow Up

[JBums1028]

Hey everyone! What would you say is an appropriate amount of time to wait before following up with a program about grad assistant interviews? I'm in the following situations with two programs:

 

1) I interviewed at a program a little less than a month ago and have heard very little. I'm assuming I didn't get an offer, but I'd like a concrete answer at this point.

2) I interviewed at the other program last Monday. They specifically said to wait a bit before contacting them, but I don't remember the timeframe they gave. I know they said that they're hoping to begin extending offers this week and finalize their cohort by March 24th, so I'd like to get back in touch with them prior to that date to see if it's even a remote possibility that I'll get hired.

 

I'd like to at least send a follow up email to the first one by the end of this week and a follow up with the second one by mid-late next week. Does that sound reasonable? Is there a general rule of thumb in this process? Help would be appreciated!

[ATLeducator]

I'm in a similar boat as you. I interviewed with a program on February 19 and have yet to hear anything. I have a fellowship offer in hand from another university, which I must accept by March 31. I'm not sure if reaching out two weeks after the interview to inquire about an admissions timeline is appropriate. I worry it may be interpreted as unnecessary or excessive. 

 

Any insight would be especially appreciated. 

[JBums1028]

I'm in a similar boat as you. I interviewed with a program on February 19 and have yet to hear anything. I have a fellowship offer in hand from another university, which I must accept by March 31. I'm not sure if reaching out two weeks after the interview to inquire about an admissions timeline is appropriate. I worry it may be interpreted as unnecessary or excessive. 

 

Any insight would be especially appreciated. 

 

I might actually have some insight into this one for you. So I initially thought that I would be in a situation where I was going to get an offer that required a quick turn around. I ended up not getting an offer at all. But I spoke to one of the other programs about this situation, and they said that they would allow me to contact them so they could let me know where I stand. I personally think two weeks is enough time. If it were a "regular" job, people would probably follow up within that timeframe. But then again, others might say differently.

[ATLeducator]

I might actually have some insight into this one for you. So I initially thought that I would be in a situation where I was going to get an offer that required a quick turn around. I ended up not getting an offer at all. But I spoke to one of the other programs about this situation, and they said that they would allow me to contact them so they could let me know where I stand. I personally think two weeks is enough time. If it were a "regular" job, people would probably follow up within that timeframe. But then again, others might say differently.

 

Quick update: I emailed the program assistant, and she said she "believe[ed]" the admissions committee would have a decision before March 31. I sure hope it's sooner rather than later so I can weigh all my choices. Good luck!