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After submitting my secondaries in September and early October, I finally got my first interview yesterday from Case Western for their University Track. Surprisingly many days in November were still available, the last day being the 19th. Then there was a big gap, next available date being 12/13. The problem is that because this is my first interview, I have yet to buy a suit, do a mock interview, and research extensively for Case specifically. However, since I still have two weeks until 11/19, I told myself that I can pull it off, and that I SHOULD do it since it'd be beneficial to schedule the interview while more spots are available.
After making the appointment, however, reading the Case school forum made me realize that Case sees many interviewees (1296 interviewees for 199 spots) but is slow to give out acceptance. Also the airplane ticket turned out to be $300 (ugh!) if I were to do the 11/19 interview while it would only be $150 for the 12/13 one. (Greyhound is $130, but it would take a 10 hours drive...)
It seems that Case would be more likely to reward the quality than the timing of the interview compared to other schools. But I can't objectively assess how much of a difference a month would make. On one hand, I may be able to prepare fully with two weeks left and just end up bitching about the extra $150. On the other hand, aside from the money, I'd definitely be able to better prepare for the December interview (getting the suit I really like rather than I need, making sure to get the mock interview, etc.)
So, do I reschedule for the 13th of December?
After making the appointment, however, reading the Case school forum made me realize that Case sees many interviewees (1296 interviewees for 199 spots) but is slow to give out acceptance. Also the airplane ticket turned out to be $300 (ugh!) if I were to do the 11/19 interview while it would only be $150 for the 12/13 one. (Greyhound is $130, but it would take a 10 hours drive...)
It seems that Case would be more likely to reward the quality than the timing of the interview compared to other schools. But I can't objectively assess how much of a difference a month would make. On one hand, I may be able to prepare fully with two weeks left and just end up bitching about the extra $150. On the other hand, aside from the money, I'd definitely be able to better prepare for the December interview (getting the suit I really like rather than I need, making sure to get the mock interview, etc.)
So, do I reschedule for the 13th of December?