they are putting a lot of same-tier programs on the same days. I had a Yale/NW/Penn conflict, for example, could only make 2 out of the 3

that's whack sorry you had to cancel when you worked so hard :(

thanks am also v sad :( but hopefully someone who really wants the one i canceled gets it! It was in my top 5, but i think it could be someone's #1!

this happens every year; it's especially tough when programs assign your interview date

if you're able to have a "top 5" and that's not all of your schools, you're in a good spot. Drop your act, and the drop the II's

lol what act? OP dropped an interview and was sad about it and i would be too

I wish programs were more accomodating of dates, I think it's very unfortunate OP had to drop one of those programs, they're clearly a great applicant and deserve to interview at all the programs they got if possible

luck is factor in this process. Would you want an unlucky dermatologist??

OP here, i laughed