GatorChomp Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 For anyone familiar with the admissions process, after interviews I know they accept a handful within a week of the interview and that most will hear in December about acceptance/rejection. My question is if the admissions committee informs candidates who have already interviewed of acceptance as more interviews are held? For instance, the next interview is October 19-21. Is it possible that candidates from previous interviews hear something back during this interview session? Is it also possible that candidates hear something in the off weeks? I just want to know if I should be expecting a phone call/e-mail from UF in the oncoming weeks or if I shouldn't expect anything until December. Thank you for the help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsters Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 It seems like every time they interview a batch of students and make a few immediate decisions they also reconsider prior interviewees and call some of them back along and along. So, yes, you might hear any time between now and December on an admissions decision. This will become more common the closer they get to the end of the process. The interviews next week are round 4 out of 7. They always keep enough seats for those interviewing so that everyone is interviewing with the hope of obtaining an actual seat in the class and not merely a place on the waitlist. Therefore, by the last interview in December there will still be enough seats for every person in that interview group. I don't know how many per session they are interviewing but for simplicity sake let's say there are 20 people. At the time of the interview, there will be at least 20 seats still "unclaimed" and everyone at that session will have just as much chance of obtaining a seat as those who interviewed early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatorChomp Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 It seems like every time they interview a batch of students and make a few immediate decisions they also reconsider prior interviewees and call some of them back along and along. So, yes, you might hear any time between now and December on an admissions decision. This will become more common the closer they get to the end of the process. The interviews next week are round 4 out of 7. They always keep enough seats for those interviewing so that everyone is interviewing with the hope of obtaining an actual seat in the class and not merely a place on the waitlist. Therefore, by the last interview in December there will still be enough seats for every person in that interview group. I don't know how many per session they are interviewing but for simplicity sake let's say there are 20 people. At the time of the interview, there will be at least 20 seats still "unclaimed" and everyone at that session will have just as much chance of obtaining a seat as those who interviewed early. Thank you for your quick response as always, Woodsters. Makes sense. Just want to have an idea of when to realistically expect to hear something from UF. A lot of hurry up and wait in the admissions process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreatChecko Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 I'd also add that in past years, they seem to have been notifying the majority of candidates later on due to the larger number of candidates being interviewed overall. For example, when I interviewed, there were fewer interview sessions and a number of people were called in early October, but this doesn't seem to be occurring anymore. Lately, the pattern has been a few from each group get called immediately and then the rest get called in December. That being said, this is all based on past performance, so things may shift slightly year-to-year as they improve the overall process. Yep, its a lot of hurry up and wait! It doesn't end ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatorChomp Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 I'd also add that in past years, they seem to have been notifying the majority of candidates later on due to the larger number of candidates being interviewed overall. For example, when I interviewed, there were fewer interview sessions and a number of people were called in early October, but this doesn't seem to be occurring anymore. Lately, the pattern has been a few from each group get called immediately and then the rest get called in December. That being said, this is all based on past performance, so things may shift slightly year-to-year as they improve the overall process. Yep, its a lot of hurry up and wait! It doesn't end ;) Definitely. I was told last year they only interviewed around 120 and now it's 147 so I can see where and how they're trying to optimize the selection process. Unfortunately, the waiting seems to be an inescapable part of it all. You wait for an interview, land an interview, then wait to hear about acceptance. Thankfully, UF's interview process and overall PA program is first-rate so it makes the wait worthwhile. Looking forward to the oncoming weeks and December! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreatChecko Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 It's a minor point, but they have interviewed 140+ for the last 1-2 years. However, it's still pretty close to a 50% chance of getting in once interviewed, when you consider those who are offered seats of the wait list. So that's good :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaynaMarie26 Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Had my interview with the program yesterday and it was a great experience! Like others have said on the forum, it was all very relaxed and comfortable. I'll be keeping you all updated if I hear back regarding any kind of decision prior to December! :) Best of luck to everyone else waiting on interviews/acceptances! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexis1021 Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Received my interview invite for 11/2-11/3 yesterday!!! To those who applied early- hang in there- I submitted my app in June! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elaman10 Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 Received my interview invite for 11/2-11/3 yesterday!!! To those who applied early- hang in there- I submitted my app in June! :) Gonna echo this, hang in there everyone! I'll be interviewing for 11/2-11/3 as well, got my invite a few days ago! See you there, alexis1021! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amt19 Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 I interviewed on October 19th & 20th and got my acceptance call this afternoon. I will absolutely be attending! Looking forward to meeting everyone :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMN Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 I interviewed on October 19th & 20th and got my acceptance call this afternoon. I will absolutely be attending! Looking forward to meeting everyone :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMN Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Me too!! See you in June!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suarezj2013 Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Hey everyone, I was wondering if there is still a possibility they are inviting applicants for interviews? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashjav Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Hey everyone, I was wondering if there is still a possibility they are inviting applicants for interviews? Thanks! I got the call for an interview today! They offered me Nov 2-3 or Nov 16-17. I submitted around 7/20 and finally got my 2nd level review e-mail 10/13 (almost exactly 2 weeks ago). They're def still working through the applicants, don't lose hope ???? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsters Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 There are three more interview sessions - two in November and one in December and yes they are still inviting people. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LtdPAS Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Has anyone received an interview offer after only receiving a "first review" email? Do they always send a "second review" stage email before an interview offer? I applied in late July (verified early August) and got my first review email in August and have hard nothing at all since. Is there still hope of me being offered an interview? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAGuy55 Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Has anyone received an interview offer after only receiving a "first review" email? Do they always send a "second review" stage email before an interview offer? I applied in late July (verified early August) and got my first review email in August and have hard nothing at all since. Is there still hope of me being offered an interview? I just received my second level review today. I received my first review on Aug 31 if that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAGuy55 Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Sorry first level was mid september Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcwilliams Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Has anyone received an interview offer after only receiving a "first review" email? Do they always send a "second review" stage email before an interview offer? I applied in late July (verified early August) and got my first review email in August and have hard nothing at all since. Is there still hope of me being offered an interview? I never received a second review email, however, my email changed recently. I asked Ms. Kays about it and she said they are "plowing through all of the applications right now so it is possible" that I did not get a second review email and just got the call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAGuy55 Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Just got called for an interview!! So excited!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAHopeful2018 Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Does anyone know if all applications are reviewed or is it possible for all interview seats to be filled prior to reviewing all the applications? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsters Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 I'm not sure I understand your question but they review all applications that are submitted to CASPA by the deadline of October 1. There is not a chance that you would submit on time and not get reviewed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreatChecko Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 All applications do get some level of review. I am not familiar with the program they are using to manage the admissions process and if the emails are automatic or if they are manually sent for each application, so the timing is very dependent on that process. That being said, the last wave of "Thanks, but no thanks" notifications do go out after the final interviews in December and the class and alternate list has been chosen, so it is possible not to hear anything for a few more months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmp10c Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 They said at my interview the majority of people interviewing will find out their status in December. Does anyone know when in December? Early, middle, late? Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreatChecko Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 They said at my interview the majority of people interviewing will find out their status in December. Does anyone know when in December? Early, middle, late? Thank you.Within a week to 10 days after the final interview, invite calls go out. They aim to get everything done by the end of the academic year. Once all those calls go out and the class is tentatively set, IIRC, letters will go out to those on the wait list. Usually, wait list letters and rejections are received by January. All the best! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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