Requesting a different interview day?

[destination.dpt]

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Hi everyone! I have an interview invite from one of my top schools, but I have bus tickets booked for that weekend already for a different trip. I can cancel the trip if it comes to that, but I was wondering if anyone knows if the school would view you negatively if you request a different interview date?

I don't want this to hurt me or decrease my chances of getting accepted! Thank you!

 

[vmish03]

Hi! In all my emails, the schools gave me the option of letting them know if that particular interview date didn't work for me so that I may decide to attend another one they were holding. I think most programs understand that people have major prior obligations or have to make arrangements to come out of state, so it shouldn't be that big of an issue. I doubt it would hurt your chances of getting accepted. Good luck!

 

[ya1]

Just tell them you have an important Dr's appointment that cannot be rescheduled or something like that. They can give you a different day of interview. You can benefit from going to an interview at an earlier date if they have "first come first accepted" principle.