How much are you spending??

[Ignite hardcore]

How much did you all budget for interview season? I just booked a bunch of flights, hotels, cars, etc. today and man, this is starting to add up. The credit card bills are going to be painful to pay after Christmas.

I am trying to keep it all under $6,000, but I'm not sure if that is going to work out.

I wondering how it is going for you all? Where are people finding the best travel deals?

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[dermie09]

Hey I took out a lot of extra $$ for interviews and eventual relocation for residency... And vacation

I'm not swimming in interviews so I think it will be under 5k. Flights have been pretty cheap... I always check on multiple sites.. I actually bought my cheapest flight for one stretch thru expedia. I've been able to stay with friends or call up long lost friends to crash with for the most part. I priceline rental cars if I need a car.. Someone also told me to check rentals thru costco.com, you can save 20 to 40 percent that way.

 

[sensitive skin]

A little more debt now is just a dent in the long run. I'd rather stay comfortable and not spend time hunting for bottom dollar and cheaper flights...but that's just me. Now's the time to relax as much as possible during this very stressful period in our lives.

 

[Iwy Em Hotep]

Couples match - budgeted about $15,000 for this process.

IMO, the worst part is hearing from programs at the last minute, and buying really expensive plane tickets.