Precisely! At that point they will more often than not offer the in person interview for whatever reason being anything from giving a fair chance to just being sympathetic, either way it gives OP chance. To OP/Anyone dealing with this problem: I know you’ve probably heard this but, to announcing you have a stutter is sometimes better than shadowing it. Especially when during a really important conversation or gatherings. This is a strongly diverse metaphor but It’s like if an addict is at a party/gathering and someone’s offering them drinks (or whatever else) instead of them just saying no thanks they could say “I’m dealing with____, I struggle with____” . The person will understand then offer an alternative for them while still treating them as equal. I know being an addict and having a stutter are completely different but to let people know your situation beforehand allows you stop missing out on life experiences.