Let's say you knew someone who used to be an alumni chapter president for HSW and you were going to ask them to write a letter of support for you. Would it be best to do so before interviews are sent out, or after you've done your interview?

I feel that I'm a strong interviewer and fear most being dinged with no interview. I come from a non-traditional background and feel that may increase the chances of not getting an interview. Should I go ahead and ask before interview invites have been sent

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Ha, I came here with the same question for this year. What did you end up doing?

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