<p>Is it better to send in the application and do the interview afterwards, or wait for the interview then send in the application? Or does it really not matter? </p>
<p>From what I understand, interviewers do not get more info than your name and contact info. So no, it wouldn’t matter. </p>
<p>Some schools will not schedule interviews before having an application on file. But other schools let you interview the spring or summer before applications are even possible. So it all depends on the school - but if they allow it at any time, there is no advantage or disadvantage to doing it at any time before or after the application is filed.</p>