Pre-interview Socials

[littlebluefish]

Several schools that I'm interviewing for have pre-interview socials on the night before the interview. Are these important to attend? Does it look bad if you don't?

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[GoSpursGo]

These are more for your benefit than anything, in that they let you get a taste of what students from that school are like in a social setting. You may also get more candid feedback from students in that setting. Nobody will care if you don't show because we know interviews are a grind, but you miss out on the chance to gain information that may help inform your own decision.

 

[Mr.Smile12]

If you are interviewing at a school that uses MMI format, the social is a good time to ask your questions for the program because you won't get a good opportunity on your actual interview day, chances are. (Be appropriately nervous for your interview performance. )

 

[littlebluefish]

These are more for your benefit than anything, in that they let you get a taste of what students from that school are like in a social setting. You may also get more candid feedback from students in that setting. Nobody will care if you don't show because we know interviews are a grind, but you miss out on the chance to gain information that may help inform your own decision.

Perfect explanation! Thank you!

 

[littlebluefish]

If you are interviewing at a school that uses MMI format, the social is a good time to ask your questions for the program because you won't get a good opportunity on your actual interview day, chances are. (Be appropriately nervous for your interview performance. )

Makes sense, thank you!