My interview timing strategy is practical only...
Geography: All of the interviews bunched together in the same areas during the same week.
Desire: I want to have a few practice interviews earlier in the season. This is somewhat unreasonable, because I am determined to keep an open mind. In essence, none of the places I applied are "throw-aways."
I am trying to get all of this over with as early as possible. Then I will "bug" programs as the season progresses.
Mindy