So looking at last year's application #'s to Memphis VA, it looks like they definitely receive a lot per year. Last year was 176, year before 138, year before that 157. I have not yet received confirmation regarding my preferred/requested interview date, so my guess is that they might send more invites out if others turn down their interview. My other educated guess is that since it's so late in the game, people's schedules are pretty full and therefore it is very possible that someone could turn it down. One last thought, they did offer an option for phone interview, so if people take that, maybe they will have room to offer additional in-person interview slots?
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