'Thank you for your interest in the Clinical Psychology PhD program at Harvard. Faculty are currently reviewing applications and conducting interviews. Interviews (whether via phone, Zoom, or in person) are always part of the admissions process for our eventual admits, but not all applicants will receive an interview. We expect interviews to take place through mid-February. Admissions decisions will be available in early March'. Does this mean that If I have not yet received an interview, I will most likely not receive one? Also, my application status uniquely says "Submitted". Once my application is being review, would this change to "under review"? Or would it remain "submitted"?

To the post below: I totally agree and believe you because I got the email last year from one of Harvard university. "I may accept one student who has worked with me in the past, but unfortunately no one else. "So, I didn't even apply.

Also just to clarify, i was not accepted into Harvard, I just wasn't sure which tag to use.

In case anyone is waiting on Harvard or is waiting for closure: Harvard typically admits from their own pool. By this, I mean that they usually extend invitations of interviews to students they have worked with in the past, students of professors in their department, students at Harvard, etc. This is especially common for two PIs at Harvard. So if you didnt get an interview don't be disappointed, it happens all the time. I worked at MGH and had friends in labs at Harvard so I've heard about this for years, not believing it, until I saw it happen myself last cycle.

Rejection via portal (no interview)

email directing to portal

Automated email, no interview

email to check portal

Received a generic rejection email

Not surprised, emailed POI (KM) a few weeks back and she said all interview invites had been extended.

Has anyone heard from Harvard? Only put waitlist because it's force response. Please comment if you can

In the process of closing up shop and making a decision between other offers. Emailed the dept. to see if I was still in the running and they said that all interviews have been conducted in the psych dept. and offers will be sent early March. Wanted to share if anyone was still waiting on Harvard. Good luck this season!

Has anyone who applied to the developmental area heard anything from Harvard?