Sooo can we talk about weather for a minute? I'm from the way south, and I'm interviewing 2/7. How cold is it going to be really? Do I need snow boots? If it snows too much is the interview canceled? I'm nervous.
I grew up in MA; it's impossible to predict the day-of weather this far out. This week it's in the mid 40s in most of New England, but the day I interviewed in December, the daily high was about 12 degrees. Check the weather ~3-4 days before your trip and you'll likely get an accurate forecast.
Snow boots are never a bad idea since we'll probably have built up a layer of snow by Feb 7th, and you'll likely have to tromp through it at some point. Plus, if you ever go skiing, you can use them then!
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Somewhere (at the interview, I think?) someone told me that the day they interviewed, there was a massive snowstorm, and the school was closed but interviews still happened. I'm not sure if that's still their policy -- usually, if it's truly dangerous to travel, a lot of places in New England will close down and postpone things for another day. Colleges rarely close, though - I think my undergrad closed once during the whole 4 years I was there.
All that said, I wouldn't be nervous about the weather - it's out of everyone's control, so just chalk it up to an interesting New England experience if it gets a little hairy outside during your trip
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(...And pack boots, gloves, hat, and WARM jacket. They let you change before & after your interview.)
