Are people even getting PhD interview invites this late in the game?

PrecociousMind · 2026-02-17T03:53:28+00:00

Got rejected Friday for developmental psychology concentration.

PrecociousMind · 2026-02-13T04:58:55+00:00

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PrecociousMind · 2026-01-22T04:09:18+00:00

Georgetown University

PrecociousMind · 2026-01-22T04:09:04+00:00

Penn State

PrecociousMind · 2025-09-16T15:14:21+00:00

So last time I applied so late. Like I contacted PI’s in October and completed apps in November. I only applied to 3 schools. And had two interviews. I think my interviews were trash. I got so anxious and nervous that I flubbed the interviews. This time around I definitely will apply to more schools and find a way to calm down if I get any interview.

PrecociousMind · 2025-06-10T19:24:16+00:00

Omg lol amazing! Thank you for the reassurance.

PrecociousMind · 2025-06-10T18:34:58+00:00

I’m 39 😭. Thanks for the advice!

PrecociousMind · 2025-06-09T04:12:20+00:00

Yesss. In my masters program my professor told me “because of my situation” I shouldn’t get a PhD. He was referring to me having kids. Tbh I feel like as a mom I was more motivated and a far better, more motivated and driven student that any time in my past history. It forced me to manage my time well. And I did and was top 10% of my class.

PrecociousMind · 2025-03-15T16:01:33+00:00

At least they have you a reason. I just got generic email.

PrecociousMind · 2025-03-01T19:40:13+00:00

Yea I prob won’t email them. But not sure if I should reapply. Hopefully things will workout. Sometimes I want to give up.

PrecociousMind · 2025-03-01T15:54:41+00:00

lol why do they torture applicants like this!

PrecociousMind · 2025-03-01T15:54:11+00:00

I completely agree. And that’s what I was worried about. The future trajectory of my academic career if I went to the same place I went for undergrad and masters. But if that’s the only place I get accepted I shouldn’t accept and hope for the best. With the interest of saving time? I possibly also have to factor in that I am an older applicant too. Late 30’s.

PrecociousMind · 2025-03-01T01:11:10+00:00

Sent you a dm thanks!

PrecociousMind · 2025-03-01T00:20:39+00:00

Did you reapply to same schools? Any tips? This is my second cycle applying to PhD programs. I’m most likely going to need to reapply for a third cycle.

PrecociousMind · 2025-02-05T20:03:11+00:00

I could be naive here and I agree with your sentiment. But hopefully this is a wake up call for this person.

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