Accidentally stood up the interviewer for my top choice school!!! what do i DO
I recommend apologizing to the interviewer ASAP. Seriously - call right now and explain yourself.
I agree. Contact him/her as soon as possible and apologize.
I emailed her and we rescheduled. do you think she will be able to look past this?
How did you stand her up exactly?
Even adults do this on occasion. I suspect it won’t make it into her evaluation.
Keep in mind that more interviews are informational. If this happens to be one that is evaluative, then a just apologize. It doesn’t hurt to mention specifically that this is your top choice school, by the way.
I was “stood up” a several years ago, the student called and e-mailed to explain (car troubles) and apologize, we rescheduled, it was one of the very best conversations I’ve enjoyed in 10+ years of alumni interviewing, and the student was admitted to – and has since graduated from – Duke. Just be forthright, apologetic, and request a “re-interview” WHENEVER it is convenient to the alum.
This has happened to my daughter twice already (two different universities), and both times the interviews were rescheduled. It happens. Just reschedule the interview and be extra prepared when you meet so you can make a good impression as the lasting impression.