Medical Should I schedule my top choice interview first or later versus other interview invites?

[GoSpursGo]

Good morning, experts!

I have some very exciting news that I wanted to share and perhaps seek some guidance moving forward. I have been invited to interview at my state school (on of my top choices!) and it is, so far, my only II. I can interview as soon as 9/22, but am familiar with the "don't interview at your top choice first" adage. I feel as though 3 weeks will allow me to prepare well, and while my application is strong enough for me to feel optimistic about an invitation from elsewhere, I am not confident that one will arrive early enough to allow me a "practice run".

Should I take the soonest interview at this very desirable school and enjoy the peace of mind afforded by an early "A" (if all goes well), or should I exercise patience and opt for a later date to try to squeeze another interview in first?

It’s really a personal choice. In general there is also value in interviewing early because you’re competing for more open seats. So there are pluses and minuses both ways

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[PerioDont]

How many other schools have you applied to?

You could either way, but I agree its a little better to make your top choice your 2nd interview.

 

[TheBoneDoctah]

Don't push it back too long, but would really try and get a practice interview under your belt if possible before your top choice.

 

[PerioDont]

If its your state school, do you have some sort of connection with a student there?

see if you can do a mock interview with them. you can reach out through old college friends, family, social media and give it a try