<p>I'd be happy to get some information about this component of the W & M application process. For those who may not have heard about it previously, W & M recently instituted student-conducted on-campus summer interviews for rising seniors. These are, according to the website, "optional and evaluative." They're conducted in July and August, and prospective students can register for a time via the school website starting May 1st.</p>
<p>Did anyone do this last year? What were your impressions? Since they're optional but evaluative, it seems to me that kids who'd perform well in a personal setting should schedule an interview, if possible. My d loves W & M, but hasn't had much interviewing experience, so this is something to think about. I understand that the interviewers are W & M upperclassmen (seniors, maybe?) who have been specially trained for this task.</p>
<p>Can anyone share their experience? Many thanks.</p>
<p>I know a couple people that actually did the interviews but they didn't get in. I don't think that the interview holds much weight especially since they are student conducted.</p>
<p>i didnt interview, and i got accepted as an out of stater. i did, however, visit in my junior year. when i was there a few weeks ago to visit before i finalized my decision to go there in the info session they said that it can REALLY help you.</p>
<p>As for interviews in general i strongly reccomend them. Every place i interviewed except one i got into and i think the interview really gives a leg up for two reasons... 1) it shows that youre dedicated enough to make a trip to campus or an alumni to get more info about the college and 2) repeating hwo qualified you are and letting your personality come through is a great way to verify whatever you have on paper.</p>
<p>best of luck, and when in doubt take a trip & interview even if you think its a safe school for you-- it could make the difference between a scholorship or not!</p>
<p>I did the interview, and got in as a Monroe scholar. Not sure how much of an effect it had, but I had an interesting conversation with the student and it was a good opportunity to learn more about the college. I recommend it, even if only for that. They usually have tours running on those days, so you can do both while you're there.</p>
<p>My son was late to his interview (have I mentioned how much our whole family ADORES I-95?) and the student who would have interviewed him could not wait. A very gracious admissions officer interviewed him instead. S felt it went very well, and he's not generally a kid who's chatty or comfortable talking about himself.</p>
<p>He was accepted, OOS, and will be attending. If an interview is possible, I'd recommend it.</p>
<p>HeliMom, that sounds like a desperate car ride! So glad it worked out well for your son.</p>
<p>Thanks to all who posted - if anyone can add details about the kinds of questions asked, etc., it would be appreciated.</p>
<p>It seemed pretty unscripted. My interviewer asked the standard questions about what I wanted to study and what I liked to do, and then went from there.</p>