<p>I was contacted last week and have my interview scheduled for next week. Has anyone else applying RD been contacted yet? I wasn't expecting my interview until after the SCEA decisions were announced. GC seems to think it could be because someone in admissions really liked my application so now I'm really nervous. Is it normal to be contacted this early for an RD interview?</p>
<p>I hate to burst your bubble, but you GC is wrong. The Adcoms won’t even look at your application until after the SCEA decisions, but your application will be processed administratively. Depending on how together your area’s interviewing committee is… the more organized ones will definitely schedule as soon as your application is processed. In my area a few RD applicants were interviewed in October. Don’t be nervous! The interview will be very casual.</p>