tm_associate Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 (edited) Welcome to the Ph.D. in business concentrations' sweat thread for applicants! This is a thread for applicants (hopefully!) starting their PhD program in Fall 2019! Use this is vent, discuss any frustrations, or random musings that you would like others to weigh in on! Best of luck to this years applicants! For those of you just starting to browse this website, check out this thread for information that has been helpful in the past. Edited June 20, 2020 by tm_associate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EUU Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 (Don't know if this format is acceptable) but I'm so scared already...:grief:it's going to be a painful process for everyone sigh... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeeku Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 I am right there with you. Scared and confused. Hopefully at the end of this painful process, there is some really good news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mp04 Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 My frustration is with the early deadline of some of the top schools. December 01! One of my profs is yet to agree to write a LOR! I will be missing out on those schools and hopefully be ready to apply by Dec 13 for others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjk Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 I have submitted both of my applications that have a 12/1 deadline today. What's the earliest I can expect to hear anything back from these folks :culpable: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tm_associate Posted November 30, 2018 Author Share Posted November 30, 2018 Welcome to the forum all! Glad to see some activity from applicants for the next cycle already. Keep in mind that it's a long process. I know that it doesn't make it easier for each individual, but please try to keep in mind that phd applications are one of the last things on the minds of faculty right now in the U.S. market. The end of semester is fast approaching, which means a lot of teaching duties to wrap up. In addition, there are a lot of faculty openings and candidates this year, as many schools are still in the middle of the new faculty hiring process. To temper expectations a bit, don't expect much news until late February. Typically the phd applicant market will pick up as early as march through april 15th. A lot of waiting ahead, so just settle in for the ride. Best of luck to all this year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strategy19 Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 Hi everyone~ I am looking for someone to prepare for the interview together. I applied for strategy, but I think different major should be fine. We can discuss questions or mock interview. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tryingfor2019 Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 Psych Schools stated inviting people for interviews. When do B-schools start interviews (specifically CB/OB programs)? Some B-schools had Dec 1st deadline, should we expect emails soon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrategicMGMT Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 Keep in mind that right now its end of the semester: finals are going on, grades have to be submitted, etc. It's a crazy time. My school does interviews after the new year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ted23 Posted December 16, 2018 Share Posted December 16, 2018 Keep in mind that right now its end of the semester: finals are going on, grades have to be submitted, etc. It's a crazy time. My school does interviews after the new year. Can confirm this. I am finishing my first quarter as a 1st year PhD in Finance. I just finished my finals and grades are to be released next week. I doubt the faculty at my school has started reviewing applications. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjk Posted December 16, 2018 Share Posted December 16, 2018 Psych Schools stated inviting people for interviews. When do B-schools start interviews (specifically CB/OB programs)? Some B-schools had Dec 1st deadline, should we expect emails soon? I wish. Earliest bschool OB deadlines I had were 12/1 for Stanford and Harvard. I'm also applying to social psych programs and they seem to get back earlier but nothing has been released for anywhere I've applied yet, possibly next week at the very earliest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strategy19 Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 heard accounting applicants got interviews from TAMU and UArkansas... I am getting nervous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XanthusARES Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 heard accounting applicants got interviews from TAMU and UArkansas... I am getting nervous I wish I had something I could say that would make your waiting easier. Just know that it definitely does suck, and all of us in programs are pulling for you guys. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCB Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 Don't be discouraged. Usually, departments within schools will move at different speeds. Arkansas Accounting is pretty fast whereas the deadline for Management isn't even until January 15th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strategy19 Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 Yes acct's deadline is usually earlier...I think I will expect any notification after the new year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tryingfor2019 Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 How many days in advance do interview invites go out? Looking at some old posts (CB/OB), some schools seem to invite people 2 days in advance. Is this the norm? Are there any reasons for such a short notice? Psych schools send invites a month in advance. Why are B-schools cutting it too close? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XanthusARES Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 How many days in advance do interview invites go out? Looking at some old posts (CB/OB), some schools seem to invite people 2 days in advance. Is this the norm? Are there any reasons for such a short notice? Psych schools send invites a month in advance. Why are B-schools cutting it too close? In my opinion, I think that they do it this way for a few reasons. 1. Schools a bureaucracies, and inertia in a bureaucracy is the most powerful force. So it's always been done this way, it will continue to be done this way. Note that this is not because they necessarily want it to be like this, it's just requires nothing to continue the way things are, and requires some effort to change. 2. Faculty don't think about applications until they think about them. Basically once they're in a PhD application mindset, they want to get it all done as fast as possible, then go back to not thinking about you until August. 3. How much time do you really need? If it's a Skype interview for at most an hour (and most of them will be 15-30 minutes), then 2 days is plenty to get your stuff in order and read about the school and faculty. Obviously this is a personal preference, but I wouldn't want to sit around for a month stressing about an interview. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pradla Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 Hello! Anyone heard from any of the schools yet? All the best for 31 Dec deadlines! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProspectivePhD Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 Just submitted my last application!!! Now the waiting begins. I actually feel less anxious because there is not much I can do to alter the outcome, except perhaps more networking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoC Posted December 26, 2018 Share Posted December 26, 2018 I was there 2 years ago. Good luck guys! Rooting for all of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eryan719 Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 Hello! Anyone heard from any of the schools yet? Saw on gradcafe that wharton oid interview is out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miheer Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 Hello All, I got an email from U Wisconsin Madison for a skype interview. It is yet to be scheduled, they said someone will get in touch with me! :) Hope everyone hears from the schools soon! All the Best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strategy19 Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 So that means schools have started after the new year? May I ask what's your major? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miheer Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 Management! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strategy19 Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 I am also management...but I did not apply there. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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