@slimybananas420 Good luck.
What is great, is that at the interview you will meet in state and out of state, and since they are not in the regioanal pool you can wish them good luck and know if they are accepted, it has no effect on you, i. e., your competition is only the regional pool. I meet some nice people from St Louis when I interviewed and I wished them the best and was so excited when they got in.
The key is do not over-reherse for the interview. Read the black book and be yuorself, show how you think. Being “canned” or too smooth is a major turn off to the selection committee. Once you arer accepted, you can see your file and the committee’s comments. I reviewed mine prior to inDOCtrination and really learned the process and what they look for.
Again good luck, this program is incredible!