To interview or not?

[magisterludi]

It is more complicated than this, but here’s the shortversion. I have had my heart set on a certain school, it was great when Ivisited and I received an offer shortly after that. When the prof emailed me totell me I had been accepted, I replied saying I am planning on accepting theoffer when it arrives by mail. However, another interview offer has come up (ata really good school) but it is only half an hour away from the other school. Andof course the two professors know each other well. Is it appropriate to stillgo on the interview even though I sort of verbally committed to the otherschool?

[humpakistani]

i think you should give the interview if you have called there

[LJK]

You haven't signed anything and even if you had, it is not April 15th. You are perfectly within your rights to take the interview. If nothing else, you will meet people and make connections at a university close to the one you are attending (should it be either one) and proximity is helpful for collaborations. You didn't lie - you had the intent to sign the acceptance at the time you said it, but pre-April 15th you can ethically explore your options. Now if you decide to go with the other school, the original school might not be pleased but it's your future, figure out what you want.