Hello! I am applying for Cancer and Molecular Biology PhD programs for the fall 2017 term. I've just received an interview invite for Harvard's BBS program. The email said that " The purpose of these weekends is to provide students with the opportunity to meet with BBS faculty and students in a relaxed and enjoyable setting. " and " We suggest casual dress for the weekend ". It seems a bit peculiar for me to be wearing tee shirts and jeans to my Harvard PhD interview. Should I go for a more "smart casual" look (blazer and slacks, new jeans and sweaters)?
Additionally, has anyone attended these kinds of interview weekends before? Should I treat the whole thing as if it were an interview (assume that the tours and such are 'graded' to an extent) or is it really just meant to be a relaxed, more casual event? Also, does anyone know anything about the normal size of Harvard's interview class vs accepted class?
Many thanks!
J
