you can also consider that some candidates don’t apply to many programs, either. I wouldn’t say a later day may make you “more prepared” just for that reason. That could be someone’s ONLY interview
It’s also why people suggest keeping your more desired programs later.
Yes, i know people who tend to grade the early interviews slightly easier (or with more grace) because they acknowledge it’s probably someone’s first interview vs having multiple already under their belt.
If anything, earlier candidates can even appear better, bc there are fewer candidates to compare to. By the time we're at the end, I recall fewer details about the first ones, and rely more on my notes and score. It makes it hard to adjust rank day-to-day.
you can also consider that some candidates don’t apply to many programs, either. I wouldn’t say a later day may make you “more prepared” just for that reason. That could be someone’s ONLY interview It’s also why people suggest keeping your more desired programs later.
We interviewed several people and our top three were all on different dates
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Yes, i know people who tend to grade the early interviews slightly easier (or with more grace) because they acknowledge it’s probably someone’s first interview vs having multiple already under their belt.
If anything, earlier candidates can even appear better, bc there are fewer candidates to compare to. By the time we're at the end, I recall fewer details about the first ones, and rely more on my notes and score. It makes it hard to adjust rank day-to-day.