<p>Hi, I received an invitation from UT Southwestern (Division of Basic Science) couple weeks ago and was scheduled for an interview on Feb 5th. Then I received an invitation from Emory (Molecular and Systems Pharmacology) couple days ago, and they have only one recruiting weekend on Feb 5th. I contacted UTSW if there are other dates, and only date that I can visit is almost end of Feb. Considering that UTSW has rolling admissions, I think it’s better to visit earlier, but still I can’t just turn down the invitation form Emory. Because Emory has only one recruiting weekend, I may have better chance for an adimission to that school if I show up. </p>
<p>If you’d have to accept only one of two invites, which one would you accept? (I am interested in cancer biology research)</p>
<p>Take the end-of-February visit date by UT-Southwestern. Delaying your visit by a few weeks is not really going to jeopardize your admissions if you are an excellent candidate and they really want you. You definitely should not turn down either interview.</p>
<p>Which school is stronger in cancer biology research? I’m not in biology, so I don’t know. Which school has the people that you want to work with? That’s the most important factor to answer your question.</p>
<p>utsw is trying to separate interviewees into groups that share common interests. an early interview does not indicate you are necessarily a stronger applicant.</p>
<p>Thank you, guys. I decided to accept Emory’s invitation and delay UTSW interview. Hope I made the right decision. The coordinator from UTSW replied and said I won’t miss my opportunity because they only invite those whom they are truly interested in… yeah, i just had to trust myself thank you for advice!</p>
<p>also, UTSW accepts around 70-75% of individuals who interview (according to grad students there). as long as you act interested, converse intelligently, and avoid offending grad students + faculty, you should be fine.</p>
thank you for advice!</p>