Asking for a Skype Interview??

[allyba]

Argh! Help! I was contacted for an interview and the interview dates are for next week. I am abroad right now and not set to return for a month or so. Have people been successful in asking for an interview by Skype?

[nrs2012]

I was given the choice of a skype interview with UPenn. It went well...

[allyba]

Thanks! Are you going to UPenn?

[turkeyteacher]

I live abroad and I had two interviews over skype with no problems at all. I would just email them and clarify that you are abroad (which is usually a resume/character builder anyways) and mention that while you would make every effort possible to attend in the States, the financial implications of traveling from abroad are not feasible. Then simply ask if they would be willing to conduct a Skype interview.

As a plan-b, depending on how your schedule fits with their admissions process, you could also ask for a Skype interview now and offer to come to the campus upon your return . . . ??? I know there may be several time and logistical factors that might make this impossible, but the offer could help you and them.

I hope everything works out!

[nrs2012]

I'm not sure yet. I really love their program but was not offered a scholarship that fully covers tuition.