2019 PhD Applicant Sweat Thread

[tm_associate]

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.

[EUU]

(Don't know if this format is acceptable) but I'm so scared already...it's going to be a painful process for everyone sigh...

[jeeku]

I am right there with you. Scared and confused. Hopefully at the end of this painful process, there is some really good news.

[mp04]

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.

[sjk]

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

[tm_associate]

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!

[strategy19]

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!

[tryingfor2019]

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?

[StrategicMGMT]

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.

[ted23]

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.