This on campus bit is a strategic move on the part of SOM. If you have a 770 GMAT,will you pick them if they pick you? If they have gotten their claws into you on campus, so you fell in love with the town and SOM culture, then there are better odds you will say yes to SOM even if <insert even higher ranked program> has admitted you.
If you have very high stats or URM, where it's likely people will be fighting over you, it's best to show as much interest as possible. Interviewing on campus is just one way to do that, but it makes a big statement.
My UK client has a 720 GMAT with lowish quant, and interviewing in London. But most who received invites last Monday have very high stats though. Hes interviewing in London. However if he had a 770 and/or Yale was his top choice, I would encourage him to show up on campus.
amac3408amac3408 wrote:
I did too. Same message. I was under the impression that Yale was okay with applicants doing interviews with alumni in their home city, but this invite seems to encourage you to come to New Haven for the interview and tour. I live in San Francisco, so it's a bit inconvenient but not the worst trek. The email says:
"If you are unable to visit New Haven on any of the available dates, complete this form or contact the Admissions Office and we may be able to offer options to interview on-campus other days, via video link, or in select cities around the world including: Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore, Delhi, Mumbai, Seoul, Tokyo, London, Sao Paulo, Mexico City, San Francisco, and Los Angeles."
Would it reflect poorly on me to not go to New Haven for an interview and opt for an alumni interview in SF instead?
Posted from my mobile device, if you had higher stats where people would be more likely to fight over you, why would it be more encouraged for you to show more interest than others? Is it because they might not admit you if they think you won't choose them?
Also, out of curiosity, how do you know that people who received invites last Monday had higher stats?