mustymedulla Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 I also received an interview offer for 2/13, today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
am12345 Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 @Lholloway14 Thanks so much!! Was there an essay portion and/or MMI last year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lholloway14 Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 @am12345 no, not during my interview session. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Paapp20202021 Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 1 minute ago, Lholloway14 said: @am12345 no, not during my interview session. Do you happen to know approximately how many people were in your interview ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moshie Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 For those that received interviews, did you have a PA write a LOR? Is it absolutely necessary for an interview ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Paapp20202021 Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 2 minutes ago, Moshie said: For those that received interviews, did you have a PA write a LOR? Is it absolutely necessary for an interview ? I had a PA write my LOR and I know for a fact that a LOR from a PA is highly recommended or required for most programs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PA408 Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 5 minutes ago, Moshie said: For those that received interviews, did you have a PA write a LOR? Is it absolutely necessary for an interview ? I did not have a LOR from a PA. My LOR were: 1 doctor, 1 NP, and 1 professor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Paapp20202021 Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 Just now, PA408 said: I did not have a LOR from a PA. My LOR were: 1 doctor, 1 NP, and 1 professor. Are you going to accept the interview ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PA408 Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 5 minutes ago, Paapp20202021 said: Are you going to accept the interview ? I have not decided yet. I have to do some thinking and look into SMU more to see if I would prefer it over the school I accepted a seat at. Also, the email has no acceptance or decline option for the interview. It just says you have an interview that date and that it is virtual. There is no link to confirm as the other schools had for their interview invites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lholloway14 Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 20 minutes ago, Paapp20202021 said: Do you happen to know approximately how many people were in your interview ? I would estimate 60-70. I know they held 3 sessions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cayalachavez Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 Hello congrats to all who received an interview invite and those who have not yet keep waiting! How are you guys preparing for the virtual interview? Also, is it an all day interview? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Paapp20202021 Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Lholloway14 said: I would estimate 60-70. I know they held 3 sessions. That seems like too many people for one interview day to me Edited January 14, 2021 by Paapp20202021 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZherzog Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 Just was invited for an interview! Need to read up on the past posts and do some research. Excited ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PA408 Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 13 minutes ago, Cayalachavez said: Hello congrats to all who received an interview invite and those who have not yet keep waiting! How are you guys preparing for the virtual interview? Also, is it an all day interview? it is most likely multiple sessions with breaks. An initial orientation for everyone with faculty, where they would introduce themselves and the program. Your interview session, most likely group interview with 2-4 applicants. Then the last portion can be a Q&A session with current students and admissions counselors. That is just my guess from other virtual PA interviews I had. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cayalachavez Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 3 minutes ago, PA408 said: it is most likely multiple sessions with breaks. An initial orientation for everyone with faculty, where they would introduce themselves and the program. Your interview session, most likely group interview with 2-4 applicants. Then the last portion can be a Q&A session with current students and admissions counselors. That is just my guess from other virtual PA interviews I had. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PA408 Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 1 minute ago, Cayalachavez said: Thank you! As to how to prepare. Watching youtube mock interviews definitely helps. And doing mock interviews with friends/colleagues is great practice. Search what the common questions asked in a PA interview are and practice them, but be prepared for questions that are not common. Also, do your research on the school/program and make sure to ask questions if time permits during your interview session and during the Q&A session. Congrats everyone on interview invites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltaformation3 Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 (edited) 8am-5:30pm is pretty long for an online interview! In my previous Zoom interview, I had information sessions, student Q and A, essay writing, and my interview. All of that took about 4 hours. What other activities do you all think they will have? (I'm scheduled for Jan 30th by the way! I am a reapplicant but didn't get an interview last year) Edited January 15, 2021 by deltaformation3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Paapp20202021 Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 4 minutes ago, deltaformation3 said: 8am-5:30pm is pretty long for an online interview! In my previous Zoom interview, I had information sessions, student Q and A, essay writing, and my interview. All of that took about 4 hours. What other activities do you all think they will have? (I'm scheduled for Jan 30th by the way! I am a reapplicant but didn't get an interview last year) When did you receive an invite? And do you believe it’s still early in the game to get an interview being a second time applicant to this school? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltaformation3 Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 5 minutes ago, Paapp20202021 said: When did you receive an invite? And do you believe it’s still early in the game to get an interview being a second time applicant to this school? I received my invite 2 days ago. I'm not sure if they are still sending out invites but I do know SMU is typically one of the schools to start application review late in the cycle. Last year they also didn't get back to us until late Dec or January. There is still hope! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Paapp20202021 Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 (edited) 4 minutes ago, deltaformation3 said: I received my invite 2 days ago. I'm not sure if they are still sending out invites but I do know SMU is typically one of the schools to start application review late in the cycle. Last year they also didn't get back to us until late Dec or January. There is still hope! It’s just concerning that students I guess don’t have the option to decline their interview invite offer?? So how would they know to invite more applicants?? Edited January 15, 2021 by Paapp20202021 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatherineLee Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 @Paapp20202021 if someone cannot make the interview or wants to decline the interview, they just reply to the email. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelPA Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 Also received an interview invite on 1/13 for 2/6! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator LT_Oneal_PAC Posted January 15, 2021 Moderator Share Posted January 15, 2021 5 hours ago, Paapp20202021 said: Are you accepting or declining? Stop spamming the forum with this question please. If you would like to know, please ask in DM. 2 5 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertgirl Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 Just received an interview invite earlier this afternoon! Still some hope for everyone waiting 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ameiyan Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 Got the follow-up email to RVSP for the 2/6 interview today. I'm sure they'll be sending out more invitations as people decline! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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