Too soon to decline interview?

[natsipoo]

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I have received an interview offer from the school which I had rated fourth of the five to which I applied. I've already done an interview at my #1 choice and I think my chances are pretty good but since I can't be absolutely sure until Dec 1, I don't want to "put all my eggs in one basket".
I wouldn't mind going to that school but its not at the top of my list.
My interview is scheduled for Sep 16th. How late can I wait to say no thanks without wasting the adcoms time (and possibly holding someone else's interview spot).

 

[Rezdawg]

I'd go to the interview. You've already put your time into this whole process, you owe it to yourself to follow through.

 

[natsipoo]

Thanks

 

[Sprgrover]

I'd go to the interview. You've already put your time into this whole process, you owe it to yourself to follow through.

I agree. Furthermore, interviews can really change your perception of a school. What might be #4 on your list can easily move up to #1 based on your interview experience. Not to mention that hunches and good feelings don't always play out to an expected outcome (e.g. an acceptance).