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Interview Q

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ChineseKid

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Hey guys,

Was just wondering if there's any significant disadvantages of selecting a late October interview as to a mid September one in terms of acceptance.

TIA!
 
Hey guys,

Was just wondering if there's any significant disadvantages of selecting a late October interview as to a mid September one in terms of acceptance.

TIA!

It really depends on which school and what their incoming class size is projected to be. If a school starts interviewing in September and has 200 seats to fill, then October is fine and dandy. However, if a school started interviewing early August and only has a class size of 120, then October is getting kind of iffy because this school in particularly will likely be more nitpicky about your flaws.
 
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