Turning Down an Interview

[adk1998]

I have been waitlisted to three schools, two of which I would be thrilled to get accepted to. I have a 4th interview next week that tbh I'm not crazy about and I don't see myself at. At this point, if I don't get into a dental school this cycle, I would reapply the next cycle and make myself a better applicant. I have the stats but holistically speaking, I need to work at a dental office and do some more volunteering. I know I've read that turning down an acceptance (if it's my only one) looks bad and I could get flagged in my next cycle but what about backing out of an interview? Would that impact my chances at all next cycle?

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[wysdoc]

No, turning down an interview won't have the same negative impact. You probably don't want to apply to them next year though if you need to reapply

 

[adk1998]

Thank you for your reply. Yes, that's what I've heard by another source but I just wanted to make sure. I will send a respectful email today and turn down my interview. And, yes, I will not apply to this school next cycle, if needed. Will my current waitlisted schools know that I turned down the interview? I really hope I get an acceptance at two of the schools I was waitlisted at.

 

[Mr.Smile12]

Thank you for your reply. ... Will my current waitlisted schools know that I turned down the interview?

Only if you tell them. (For a shorter answer, no.)