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I did that also - scheduled them in the order that I received them - and would recommend it as well! Luckily I've only run into one conflict so far. U of Washington invited me to choose one of two weekends, but I am already interviewing at other schools during both of the options given. I politely stated that I have prior commitments to interview at other places during those weekends, but would be happy to visit UW on a different date. The director of the program actually worked with me to figure out a weekend that they can fly me to Seattle and interview, but it looks like it'll be just me. I'm sure there are advantages and disadvantages of not being able to be a part of the "recruitment weekend" activities, but at least I still get to go and meet the faculty and students! I wasn't sure if the department would be receptive to my offering a different visit date, but a graduate student in my lab made a pretty good point: if they want you, they'll accommodate you!

The only place I had to do that for was Vanderbilt IGP. I also found it a bit odd - my flight ended up being over the $400 for which they'll reimburse me, and I even have to stay one more night and leave on Sunday, because it was cheaper. Speaking of which, I emailed but still haven't heard back about booking me a room for Saturday night as well... I should probably check on that!

Congrats on your interviews! Quick question: how long did it take for WUSTL to get back to you with more interview/travel information? (This is assuming they first called you, I guess) I was called on the 12th and emailed to submit my faculty interests list, but haven't received any more information yet. I'm planning on calling just to double check, but just curious if they were very quick for you!

Awesome, see you both there! Mabester, I'll be interviewing in the pharmacology department as well! I'm curious as to what you guys make of the website for faculty choices - I thought it was odd that there were multiple faculty members I would love to meet with, but they weren't even options on the drop down menus that you have to choose from (and they were pharmacology faculty). I wonder if they only give the option to meet with those who are accepting students? I didn't see anywhere that it specified why those profs were given to us as options, but that's my guess. Bummer. Luckily, there's give a lot of options, and a lot of cool research going on!

Got the same; I noticed that we will be receiving roommates during our stay. That's the first invite I've gotten that's said that! Which weekend did you choose? I'll be going 2/6 - 2/8.

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