The admin team called to cancel my first interview slot so last-minute that I had already parked on campus, which was a tough first impression. I did come back for a rescheduled interview and it was fine, although the team still seemed preoccupied. I ended up withdrawing my candidacy.

The interview process with Alpha was somewhat disorganized. Communication was inconsistent, and timelines shifted without notice. At times, it was unclear who was conducting the interviews or what the next steps would be, which made it difficult to feel confident about the process.