Wow. Thank you guys ... this is so much help!!:-) I almost wish that I was caught off-guard by an interviewer, since I think I do much better at impromptu interviews, when I haven't been thinking and re-thinking about what I could say or shouldn't. I feel it builds up nerves when you know exactly when it happens, and in the other case I could do like a general prep for it. When I got the email I thought that maybe they could call me at any time ... that is before I read the other threads here. Stupid, I know ... but its my first time! Out of curiosity though, how many interviews have you guys been through to get a PhD? I have a feeling that this is the only university that gave me a call or will, among the others I applied to ... because my academics are not that strong but this one was really high on diversity. As far as nerves are concerned ... you guys have helped loads and I think I will handle it just fine since enthusiastic I am, so bloody, that I want this more than anything! And James girls always love dressing up! at least that's what I think! :-)

Thanks a lot Smoobles ... I'm calming down ... :) But I have so many questions in my head! I've been reading the other threads and its been really helpful but I still wonder that if they sent the email to 5 people including me, does that mean I'm competing with the other 4 for one spot?? And one of the faculty members that I contacted before applying was really helpful and friendly ... I'm thinking that should I email her and ask her what I can expect ... as she is in the same school but not part of the program that I got a call for ... or will that be stupid?? Also, I wasn't asked to submit a proposal or project idea ... I just have, and gave them a general area that I was interested in researching in ... I also have no idea who could be my supervisor, not to mention I graduated last June! Does any of this go against me? Thank you sooooo much!!

Hi guys!

So, I just graduated and am working for a TV channel. I applied for PhD Communication in America. I just got an email from one of my top-choice universities (which was also sent to 5 other people), saying that they are "seriously considering" my application and several of their faculty members would like to interview me in the next week or so. Now, I am on the other side of the world, so I understand the phone interview ... what I want to know is that is this normal??? What does it mean??? How important is it? What do they ask??? And how should I prepare for it??? This is sooooooo important to me that now I am freaking out! Any kind of information will be VERY helpful!!! So, HELP PLEASE!!