Interview times two, need advice??!!

BarbPick · Jan 4, 2004

I am sure not my school, University of Miami.

To answer your question, I would dance with the one that brung me. If you left a deposit, I am assuming you were accepted.

Don't spend more money than needed. That is what I would do.

Jay Levan · Jan 4, 2004

Yes, if I were in your position, I would first find out if the deposit date could be postponed to say January 19th. Honesty may not be an option, however I believe if a program is a good one, they may even expect you to get a second interview to compare their program to another. In that way they would also receive valuable information as to the competitiveness of their program. You may have to be a little obtuse (Not copletely honest) in order to accomplish your goal. Second, I would call "D' to find out if the interview may be moved up to say the 12th of the month allowing you 96 hours to make a decision. I believe this is your best option because you can be straight up with them. Challenge the second program to do better for you. Challenge them to be pro-active in recruiting you. You are already accepted to "M" Let "D" sell you on the reasons their program is better than "M's" Hope this helps :idea:

TraumaNurse · Jan 4, 2004

Pay the $1000, go to the sceond interview, and if you are accepted to 2 programs you can make a choice. I was in the same boat, I paid the $1000 and just found out I was accepted to the second program I interviewed at. For several reasons, I have decided to lose the money and go to the second school. I'm privaledged to have a choice and I think I made the right choice for me. You have nothing to lose by going to the second interview, but at least you give yourself the best opportunity.

futuregaspasser · Jan 4, 2004

When will you know if you were accepted to U of D if you do go to the interview? This may weigh into your consideration.

sek · Jan 6, 2004

Thank you all for your input! Everyone's perspective will help me to make a decision. I feel a little greedy knowing that I am accepted into one and have a interview with the other. I kind of feel like I am in a ethical dilemma as it may ruin the chance for someone else to get an interview. Thanks again!