<p>I just got an invitation from one of my top choices (Wash U, DBBS) for an interview. Does it matter if I wait a week or so before I tell them which interview weekend I choose to attend? I need to make some arrangements at "work" and stuff.. Will it look as if I'm not very serious in the school... I'm guessing it does not but wanted to hear others' opinions...</p>
<p>It will be fine if you wait until your schedule is finalized.</p>
<p>I would at least let them know you received the invite, then tell them when you'll let them know and finish with the request to let you know if your response date poses a problem. You might also ask them if the weekends fill first come first served, in which case you could be in a bind.</p>
<p>This approach is standard in the "adult" world, both in business and in academics.</p>
<p>To put it another way, "I'm guessing..." is a poor strategy. If you are the slightest bit concerned, then take action: clarify or responds. Silence is the WORST option in almost every case, because it invites the other party to conclude things you will not like.</p>
<p>Hi Layne, when did you turn in your application? Are you international?</p>
<p>hi autocell,</p>
<p>I'm international, but currently studying here in the US. I turned in my application on ar around Nov. 26th.</p>
<p>Thanks for your advice, newsmassdad. I let them know that I will contact them next week about the interview date. </p>
<p>I'm so excited about visiting them!!!!</p>
<p>layne,</p>
<p>good go. Please remember that enthusiasm and a lot of other subtleties count in admissions and in job hunting. If you ever receive even the slightest hint of interest from someone, and you have serious interest, follow up aggressively or you may loose opportunities. Believe it or not, sometimes "gatekeepers" and decision makers drop hints to see how folks will respond. </p>
<p>Now, this is only a college interview and the interview may not count for much, but does anyone want to take the chance that the college looks at response time and other factors in making their decision? They know applicants have other, perhaps more favored options, and they have some idea of the timing of these other options, so yield driven places like Wash U may take notice!</p>
<p>Good luck. it is a great school.</p>