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That's right, don't worry. Didn't waive mine and still got admitted. Good luck!

I've heard of people who have had positive interview experiences where the interviewer has 'recommended' the candidate, but the candidate has been denied admission. In a Q&A with the admissions director, it was also mentioned that the interview can occur at any stage. Essentially, that the % chance of admission even at an interview stage can be as low as 20%. Any insights on this?

I think you take it with too much guessing. It's useless to guess how other people do their interview, how much the acceptance rate is, or how other people feel about their interview. The only thing that matters is that you should focus on preparation and practice as much as possible. Other's success or failure has nothing to do with yours.

One more data point here. Did not waive, got in and will be attending. I know everyone freaks out over the tiniest things because it is a big deal to them but just relax, I think the adcoms care a bit more about you as a person than if you waived your right to see your rec or not.

I would put things in two groups: 1. Things that help your case 2. Things that don't help your case. Not waiving certainly gets into the second category. I don't know if it will harm your application or not, but it will definitely not help.

Just started working on my application today. Hope to be onboard the 2018 train. Good luck to all fellow applicants!

Meh just did some research and it looks like they recommend you to waive your right to viewing it. Obviously didn't matter for me but I guess just waive it but I think it is NBD if you don't.

Does anyone that applied in regular decision have already received an interview invite? If yes, when did you applied?

RD applications will only be processed after the ED applications are thoroughly looked at. Based on the current backlog/lack of interviwe invites for some, I would say RD applications wont be read till early November with possible invites sent out starting mid November.