How to go about declining interview invites politely?

[cbudz]

Hi everyone,

I'd like to email several schools I was invited to interview at and let them know I am no longer interested in the school. As I got into my state school, I am not longer considering certain private schools that I heard back from, and would like to open up interview spots for others. I would like to do so by not burning any bridges when it comes time to apply to residency programs. What is the best way to approach this?

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[macsak]

Hi everyone,

I'd like to email several schools I was invited to interview at and let them know I am no longer interested in the school. As I got into my state school, I am not longer considering certain private schools that I heard back from, and would like to open up interview spots for others. I would like to do so by not burning any bridges when it comes time to apply to residency programs. What is the best way to approach this?

be polite and professional
you don't have to say why, just say you are declining the interview spot so someone else can have a chance...

 

[Mr.Smile12]

Be polite and you won't be burning bridges. Admissions offices are used to it.

 

[PerioDont]

honestly I don't think anyone will think twice if you write something like "thank you for the opportunity, I'm no longer interested."