I'm really disappointed in myself. I had prepared a lot about a specific research proposal that would be well suited to my interviewer's research interests, however after speaking to a PhD student she suggested not deviating too much from the ideas I mentioned in my personal statement so when asked what my most interested topic is, I immediately said mental health (which was briefly mentioned in my personal statement when I applied) and due to nerves, I elaborated on that and completely did not mention the very thought through plan I had about language development (this is for a child development & education MSc).
I know that their main research interests is language and literacy and this is why I am so annoyed with myself! I guess there's nothing left I can do now right?
Has anyone had any experience with doing badly on an interview? Did they immediately reject you or asked to speak to you again? Would it be appropriate to email them explaining my actual research proposal?
I can't stop overthinking this, I just need to let it go right?
Thanks so much!