Here are some Stats from the Decision/Applicant Tracker Important Dates Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 Deadline September 20, 2017 January 10, 2018 April 11, 2018 On-Campus Interviews Must be Scheduled by September 22, 2017 January 12, 2018 April 13, 2018 Decision Released December 13, 2017 March 28, 2018 May 16, 2018 Deposit Due February 8, 2018 April 26, 2018 May 30, 2018

Hi everyone, I am very excited to get my invitation for the off-campus interview. I am just wondering whether this interview assignment is supposed to be face-to-face. I am going to contact my assigned interviewer soon. I don't want to sound to pushy in case some interviewers prefer to do Skype or phone interview?

My interpretation is that it should be face-to-face, and that is why they paired you with an alum who lives/works close to you. I think it's safe to assume face-to-face unless your interviewer requests otherwise. The interview email doesn't specifically say that it has to be in person, but it feels that way: "We appreciate the time you are taking to meet with our interviewer, and we trust that you will be understanding of their busy schedule. The interviewer will require a copy of your resume. Please send it prior to your meeting"

Invited to Interview on: 2018/02/06 GMAT: 740, Q51, V38 GPA: 3.56 WE: 45 months Location: United States, IL Heard back via: Email

Most likely in-person unless they couldn't pair you with an interviewer within commute distance from you. Keep the request ambivalent to location (something along the lines of "let me know when you would be available to set up an interview"). His/her response should indicate the location preference (Skype or otherwise, highly unlikely it would be just phone.)