Please excuse my question — I am still learning how the U.S. application system works. I was wondering whether attendance at the prospective student days is required for consideration, or if not being able to attend in person could affect the evaluation. As an international applicant, traveling to the U.S. is not always feasible, so I wanted to ask whether joining online would be equally acceptable. Thank you very much for your time and understanding.

Invited for Virtual Interview Day by Admissions

Assuming soft rejection. The program director informed that all interview invites have been extended.

PI called to invite me to the program’s virtual interview day on January 30th

Please ignore the interview status. Has anyone heard for an interview (if yes please also mention PI initials). I am really interested in working with KC, and if someone has gotten an interview invite from them or the program, please let me know.

Received an e-mail invitation to the zoom interview day on January 27th.

Interviewed on Dec 3 - rejected Dec 18

invite to initial interview with BT

Notified by email on Dec. 19th of my interview offer. Interviews are being held January 23rd and 24th.

EdS, virtual interview in Feb

Interview invitation received on 12/22

Received the rejection notice via an application status update.

Although we appreciate your application to the Developmental Science PhD program at UMass Amherst, we are not scheduling an interview with you. Despite not having better news, if you have any questions I can help with, feel free to reach out.