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  #1

Can anyone tell me the strategy on how and when to schedule an interview???

  #2

have the same prob. bbb maybe you could shed some light, appreciate

  #3

Many program directors will tell you that the date of your interview should
not make a difference; however, conventional wisdom favors choosing the
latter half of the interview season, so that committee members will better recall
your application during the ranking sessions.

For starters, don’t schedule interviews too close together. Space them at least 2
days apart so that you’ll have time to travel, recuperate and digest information
from the previous interview. Schedule the most competitive and desirable
programs in the middle of your interview schedule. By then you should
reach peak interview form without having lost your enthusiasm and energy.

ry to arrange interviews in geographical clusters, so that you can easily
drive between sites or take advantage of cheaper regional travel options.

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  #4

They should email you the dates avaialbale or you can call and scheduele with the PC. Generally people tend to scheduele interviews in one area together so that travelling is easier.. but if this is your first call, just call in and scheduele for mid- late november.. so hopefully when you get other calls you can scheduele on areond these dates.

If you are travellling from outside US, scheduele interviews very wisely as you do not want to waste time nor money.


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  #5

I got some interview calls lately.


Would it be better to wait until the other calls arrive?
or just schedule the former calls and re-adjust those later?
(is it possible to change interview date after scheduling with the secretary?)

  #6

All of the above. But if you wait to schedule your interviews until you receive more, you run the risk of the alternative days being filled up.

Some times it's possible to change interviews after they are scheduled, but don't depend on it. If a program can only interview 6 people a day and you are #7 - then you can't change it.....


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bbb - trying to combine common sense and humour into realistic answers, but not going to guess on anyone's chances of getting into a position....

  #7

Thanks every1! this was helpful smiling face

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  #8

thank you all for answering my query . i really appreciate it









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