frozencurry

I was in the same situation. I bit the bullet and (very politely) asked the Caltech coordinator if I could interview at an alternate date, and she suggested Feb. 4-6 (which is apparently their first visit weekend). It's short notice, but if you e-mail her now/tomorrow morning you may be able to get a slot.

I got an email from a POI, not a phone call, so you may still receive one. They haven't sent out the official invitation packages yet either.

For anyone else visiting Caltech Feb. 4-6 - did you receive the contact information for a Caltech-associated travel agent to book your flights? Or are we expected to book ourselves and then submit for reimbursement later?

Unfortunately not, I was wondering the same thing too. Tell me about it. I really hope schools don't see it as a sign of disinterest if we ask for a possible alternate date - it's not that I'm not interested, you just emailed me second...

Can I ask what interview dates you were given for Caltech BioE? I received interview dates for Feb 25, 26, 27 (not sure if it's all 3 or if I have to pick one), but these dates conflict with Stanford. I saw on the results survey that someone got a Caltech BioE interview for Feb 4-6, so I'm hoping that they may be able to reschedule.

I'm in the same boat - sent my official transcripts in mid-november, still shows incomplete. Maybe they just didn't bother to update it online

Yeah I had my university send in official copies, and their online service says they were shipped Nov. 10. I'm just concerned because my online application status still says "Incomplete" - everything else is there except for the official transcripts. I guess I should try calling them.

I'm getting a little worried about my Stanford app...I logged in to their online checklist and under transcripts, it still says "Received (not official)", even though I had them sent in early November. Anyone else in the same boat? I'm hoping they just haven't updated transcript status in their online application. Why do programs even require official transcripts for admissions purposes anyway? They have us upload scanned copies of them...

I sure hope not...I'm an international student and I haven't heard a peep from anyone (including Yale BBS)