<p>I was contacted a couple of days ago by a Yale interviewer who wants to do my interview next week. She wants to do the interview in London, which is about 2 hours away from me. I don't really wanna have to go all the way to London, but I also don't want to damage my chances of admission. It's weird, because my friend (at my same school) who also applied to Yale hasn't received anything about an interview. Also, all my other interviews were weeks ago, so this seems pretty late. Should I do the interview? Thanks!</p>
<p>You should. Tell your interview that you’re far away and request an interview by phone.</p>
<p>its recommended, but not required. interviews are not meant to get you an acceptance nor rejection (that is, unless you are psychologically unstable)</p>
<p>I agree, it’s surprisingly late and you certainly shouldn’t be asked to travel a couple of hours. Just say no. </p>
<p>I personally have not come across phone interviews, but perhaps they’re appropriate in some cases. If that’s an option, and the input is still useful, why not.</p>
<p>It’s not “bad” per se.</p>
<p>It just kinda makes it seem like you’re not that passionate about the school…</p>
<p>2 hours ain’t bad by train… But ask for skype/phone interview if you don’t want too.</p>
<p>I just had an interview that was 2.5 hours away, too, and it was a little much 
I agree about asking for a phone interview. I don’t really think that not going would look terrible - not if it would be hard for you or your family. Best of luck!</p>
<p>^ I went 6 hours to an MIT interview…</p>
<p>(and then ended up not applying…)</p>
<p>Wow. You win. Was that round trip?</p>
<p>Nope but was a nice trip and did some other stuff in the city.</p>