J9725 Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 Has anyone heard anything about interviews from admission office? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbc338 Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 7 hours ago, J9725 said: Has anyone heard anything about interviews from admission office? Nothing. It’s like they’ve forgotten us or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrr2020 Posted September 16, 2020 Author Share Posted September 16, 2020 13 hours ago, J9725 said: Has anyone heard anything about interviews from admission office? Nothing at all. It's bizarre. Are they planning on not admitting a class for the 2021 school year or what?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pa98173jd Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 It is possible they are just reviewing all applications to mass reject and invite to interview Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrr2020 Posted September 16, 2020 Author Share Posted September 16, 2020 8 minutes ago, Pa98173jd said: It is possible they are just reviewing all applications to mass reject and invite to interview Possibly. Last year they interviewed A TON of applicants - way more than needed it seemed. Maybe this cycle they're being more selective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pa98173jd Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 57 minutes ago, rrr2020 said: Nothing at all. It's bizarre. Are they planning on not admitting a class for the 2021 school year or what?? I dont think they would decline an incoming class. No matter how wholesome a program seems, at the end, they want that $ to upkeep its facilities and faculty. Especially, a cohort of graduate students where most $ is made 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAgoals20 Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 (edited) Is it possible they waited to view all of the applicant pool because of the pandemic? They’re probably trying to be fair which is awesome. Personally, I encountered several delays and wasn’t able to submit my application sooner because of everything that’s been going on... Edited September 24, 2020 by PAgoals20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrr2020 Posted September 18, 2020 Author Share Posted September 18, 2020 20 hours ago, CynthiaG said: Is it possible they waited to view all of the applicant pool because of the pandemic? They’re probably trying to be fair which is awesome. Personally, I encountered a ton of delays and wasn’t able to submit my application sooner because of everything that’s been going on. It seems that would defeat the whole "rolling enrollment" thing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orchidlily12 Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 7 hours ago, rrr2020 said: It seems that would defeat the whole "rolling enrollment" thing. I agree; there seems to be a lot of uncertainty recently in regards to when interviews will be happening. I'm definitely trying to be understanding in these difficult times, but it's starting to get a little worrying that no one has heard back at all (even those of us who applied very early). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pa98173jd Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 (edited) 54 minutes ago, orchidlily12 said: I agree; there seems to be a lot of uncertainty recently in regards to when interviews will be happening. I'm definitely trying to be understanding in these difficult times, but it's starting to get a little worrying that no one has heard back at all (even those of us who applied very early). I think everything is fine. Almost all programs in California are beginning their review in December to interview in January. So some programs have a very late timeline. Unfortunately, we have to accept such a delayed timeline because each program could just review applications in March before cycle closes and then admit students in May. So anything will be better than the situation I described lol Edited September 18, 2020 by Pa98173jd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niquemack Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 In my self service it’s still saying that my GRE scores have not been received and I know they’re waiving it this cycle, but I already submitted them to CASPA. Does anyone know if I have to submit it to UTRGV as well? Has anyone heard anything else about interviews? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrr2020 Posted September 24, 2020 Author Share Posted September 24, 2020 11 hours ago, niquemack said: In my self service it’s still saying that my GRE scores have not been received and I know they’re waiving it this cycle, but I already submitted them to CASPA. Does anyone know if I have to submit it to UTRGV as well? Has anyone heard anything else about interviews? If they're in CASPA, then you're good to go. Last year I had to contact the graduate school directly because some of my transcripts were showing as "missing" even though I knew I had them sent. They had them but just had not updated the portal. The program pulls all your info from CASPA, so you should be fine. And no, no one has heard anything regarding interviews Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAgoals20 Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 (edited) On 9/18/2020 at 8:51 AM, rrr2020 said: It seems that would defeat the whole "rolling enrollment" thing. My apologies, I didn’t mean to come across as insensitive. Also, I understand where you’re coming from...! I hope we hear back from them soon, wishing everyone the best of luck. Edited September 25, 2020 by PAgoals20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkarasek Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 Hello! I'm new to the forum, has anyone received an invite to an interview or been rejected? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yasminekk Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 considering their program will start December of 2021 and their email said it will be a long time since we hear back from this, I think it's fair nobody's gotten an interview yet. They have a lot of time to do interviews, but a good portion of their applicants may already enroll in programs that start in May/June. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abbyasanchez Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 4 hours ago, yasminekk said: considering their program will start December of 2021 and their email said it will be a long time since we hear back from this, I think it's fair nobody's gotten an interview yet. They have a lot of time to do interviews, but a good portion of their applicants may already enroll in programs that start in May/June. What do you mean their program will start December 2021? I thought it starts August 2021. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAgoals20 Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 (edited) On 9/26/2020 at 1:51 AM, yasminekk said: considering their program will start December of 2021 and their email said it will be a long time since we hear back from this, I think it's fair nobody's gotten an interview yet. They have a lot of time to do interviews, but a good portion of their applicants may already enroll in programs that start in May/June. I wasn’t aware classes would start on December , do you mind sharing more details about this? Also, I agree with you, there’s still plenty of time. We also have to consider, on top of reviewing a ton of applications, they probably all have day jobs and lives which might of been affected by the pandemic. Someone recently shared with me that last year they received ~2,000 applications . It’s probably more challenging to review and compare applications with a committee during these times. I wouldn’t be surprised if they took at least another month or two before they began reaching out. I hope they’re all doing ok that’s for sure. Edited October 5, 2020 by PAgoals20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAgoals20 Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 8 hours ago, Abbyasanchez said: What do you mean their program will start December 2021? I thought it starts August 2021. Dude... that’s what I thought too. Has anyone else heard of classes starting on December? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatsPAppin Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 (edited) 24 minutes ago, PAgoals20 said: Dude... that’s what I thought too. Has anyone else heard of classes starting on December? I tried finding their start date but couldn't, for some reason classes starting in December doesn't seem right. Edit, just looked on CASPA for UTRGV it says "Start Term 2021 Fall". Edited September 26, 2020 by whatsPAppin 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAgoals20 Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 Same here, I don’t want to send them an email because I’m sure they receive a ton. I don’t think that’s right either, but I could be wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pa98173jd Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 I did my investigation on the program's instagram page and then found a PA-S that tagged the program's location. So the final conclusion is that the program starts every 3rd week of August 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatsPAppin Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 7 minutes ago, Pa98173jd said: I did my investigation on the program's instagram page and then found a PA-S that tagged the program's location. So the final conclusion is that the program starts every 3rd week of August Look at this teamwork! Thanks for digging and finding that 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkarasek Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 Is anyone from the Coastal Bend area? I received an email from Frank Ambriz on September 22nd stating "We will next be conducting interviews via Zoom starting at the end of the month." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pa98173jd Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 4 minutes ago, kkarasek said: Is anyone from the Coastal Bend area? I received an email from Frank Ambriz on September 22nd stating "We will next be conducting interviews via Zoom starting at the end of the month." By "end of the month," is that hinting at end of September? Because there are a few days left Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkarasek Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 9 minutes ago, Pa98173jd said: By "end of the month," is that hinting at end of September? Because there are a few days left I would assume so, however, I have not heard anything yet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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