I would just like to post a bit of hope for those of you who have
not heard anything yet. I know exactly how you feel, but don't give up! Last semester, I didn't even get a screening interview although I knew I was qualified and fully capable of doing an excellent job at any of the internships I applied for. Still, the semester came and went without a word, except the 'thank you for applying, however we have chosen someone who is more closely qualified.' This semester, I didn't even want to apply because I remember the stress from just a few months ago, and I will say it hurt to see everyone else getting not only screening interviews, but also department interviews and eventually offers. It sucked, big time. I promised myself I would not do it again, but through circumstances and the way the cards fell, I did.
The silver lining here is that this time around I have had a screening interview and have 2 department interviews scheduled (I almost feel guilty). So don't give up! I'm not sure what the deal is, I really haven't changed my resume and certainly not my application, all that much. But this time, there has been a lot of activity in only a couple of weeks.
So just keep in mind, if you don't hear anything this time, don't give up! Try to think that maybe this isn't your time (I know it is actually working out wonderfully for me this semester, as I have next semester off before I can start my student teaching - which I would have been set back farther had I went this semester). I know it hurts to see others getting calls, but that doesn't mean you are not qualified or that you won't have an opportunity next semester. It sucks, for sure, but do yourself a favor and apply again next semester.
I feel like I'm posting this a bit early as there is still plenty of time, but I remember what it was like last time to see others talking of their interviews and wanted to say something to those who are still waiting. Hopefully, if these boards are any indication, there aren't as many people applying this time and we will all get calls or emails in the next couple of weeks
. I'm still tense. I did the best I could and answered all the questions, which I was so unprepared for (another reason I don't think I did all that well). I just don't know - I was so nervous before hand, it felt like I was being called into the principal's office.
