Bad to tell you got an acceptance

[chronicx]

I got interview an interview with one of my top choices and meeting with grad students. I was wondering if its a food idea to mention I got another acceptance...but I am rooting for an acceptance from this uni( where I have my interview). I don't want this information to diminish my chances to get an acceptance.

[fuzzylogician]

Mentioning the acceptance shouldn't hurt your chances unless you say that you're definitely going to that other school. I wouldn't lead with that topic but if it comes up during the interview, I don't think you need to worry about saying where else you applied and how your decisions are turning out. If you're a strong candidate, schools know that you'll probably have options and they can also guess their competition. Letting them know you're doing well (but emphasizing that you are excited about possibly attending the school that you are interviewing at!) only makes you look more serious.

[snes]

I never mentioned it unless they asked me directly, and in fact, I think every school I interviewed with asked me directly to let them know about my other offers. Be honest when answering, but also display your honest enthusiasm for the program you're visiting. Like fuzzylogician said, I think they realize that many applicants have offers elsewhere, especially by as late as March.

[chronicx]

Great..thx guys...