Would you mention your acceptance in an interview?

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MiataMike

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Do you think it would improve your chances or credibility any to mention that another school accepted you while interviewing somewhere? I'm not sure I'd mention it, especially since interviews are mostly interviewer driven, but it did get me wondering how it would help, if any.
 
In an interview, you are trying to impress the school. I was asked in one of my interviews if I interviewed somewhere else, so I said yes, but did not mention i got accepted. I said "I interviewed, but I just want to see what other options I have." I don't think it is a smart move to talk to your interviewers about acceptance to another school. If you don't handle it right, it might make you sound like a show off/bratty and might ruin a great opportunity. You are there to get into their pharmacy school. I say, if they don't ask, then dont tell. If you are uneasy to answer the question, just respond in a way to show them that you are interested in THEIR school and WANT to go THEIR SCHOOL.
 
i don't think you should bring it up unless youre directly asked. you don't want to come off as arrogant.
 
Just don't pull a Jeffrey Chiang!
 
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