Phone interview before submitting app?

<p>So the MA program I am applying to for the fall encourages its applications to get in touch with the department to ask about setting up an interview.. I did this, and was expecting to be contacted after Feb 15 after I submit my application. Instead, I was scheduled to do a telephone interview this week! I haven't submitted a thing to the school yet, what does this mean? Does anyone have any ideas of what I'll be asked? (Beyond the normal stuff, ie why do you want to go here, what led to your decision to pursue this course of study, etc.) Thank!!</p>