<p>Can you get accepted without having an interview? Or do they only interview applicants who are in the top of the applicant pool and will ultimately get accepted?</p>
<p>Apparently that is a dark secret that is closely guarded because I have ask that question at least 5 times in the past 6 weeks and no one will even respond to it.</p>
<p>Yes, you can be accepted without an interview. Not everyone gets an interview and receiving/not receiving an interview is in no way an indication of your standing in the applicant pool.</p>
<p>There have been people admitted to Harvard with and without interviews. The interview, these days, is noted to have less and less influence on the decision. Most of all, it's a chance for you to find out why alumni love Harvard, and it's a chance for Harvard to confirm that you actually exist, rather than just being a file.</p>
<p>thanks guys... that relieves some anxiety.</p>
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<p>ACTUALLY, lol, it depends what country you're from. If you're from a country with asterix and you find out they give interviews in your country then you arent going to get accepted without an interview.</p>
<p>About 200-300 people in my state apply to Harvard every year. Those that they want from just their application are picked first. They may not receive an interview. The first round of interviews are done for people who they are interested in but want further information. They are done in groupings of interest level. Harvard has to want to grant you an interview, unless their is no local interviewer in your area. I have heard of people receiving 2 interviews, just because they want to compare applicants.
Harvard has certain questions they ask all candidates, and if your interviewer is creative, they will add a "stress" question.
I was told that a bad report from a Harvard Alum is an automatic rejection. And a bad report can come from what seems to be an okay interview.
In addition, it seems that Harvard wants some one who has achieved something on a state, but more appealing, the national level. Outside extra curriculars are a must.<br>
Harvard will reject an ACT 36, if they don't also have an outside activity that is non academic.
This information comes from a very reliable source...but I can't tell you who they are.</p>
<p>^^^^^The above information is pure speculation for the most part.</p>
<p>is this how it works for internationals (in particular Canadians) bexline?</p>
<p>Call it speculation if you want, but I got this info from a very reliable source. One thing I don't know about is international applicants. I do know that Harvard has expanded their International applicant recruiting process this year. The International pools apps increased 12% for the class of 2011. They also expanded URM recruitment. Harvard is expanding it's engineering program and arts program. So, for future applicants, I would keep your ear to the grindstone.
It is estimated that Harvard will see a 79% yield for the possible 2200 applicants admitted.</p>
<p>Really? Hmm, my interviewer said that Harvard was unique in its admissions process in that they required interviews for every applicant. I mean, yeah--that sounds a little ridiculous (interviewing every single one of the ~20,000 applicants); but, I could've swore that's what I heard.</p>
<p>Look, I dont know how it works for americans. But for internationals they are sent this booklet of all the countries and if your country has interviewers you'll find all interviewers contact information, but for a lot of countries they only have one interviewer or so, so they dont put their contact information, they choose the best applicants from the whole country and send their info to that interviewer and he/she contacts the you. My interview told me that.</p>
<p>i can vouch for what juggiburger said...it's true for internationals...not all, but a considerable few</p>
<p>nop.. international applicants must contact the interviewer.. it's not like Princenton or Yale..</p>
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Look, I dont know how it works for americans. But for internationals they are sent this booklet of all the countries and if your country has interviewers you'll find all interviewers contact information, but for a lot of countries they only have one interviewer or so, so they dont put their contact information, they choose the best applicants from the whole country and send their info to that interviewer and he/she contacts the you. My interview told me that.
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My country has no interviewers (I was just told this). And I think there are also very few applicants to Harvard College each year. Even if the bolded part is true for some countries, what does it say about the countries in which there are no interviewers?
Does it mean they are interested in me if they contacted me for an interview or is it just a routine thing for all applicants from countries in which there are no interviewers? Which means something like "they don't know enough about my country or the school system so want to find more about it"?
They asked if I'd be traveling to another country sometimes soon so I could have an interview there, or if not, to arrange a phone interview.</p>
<p>I am very confused about whole Harvard international interview since there aren't many resources available :(</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>It can't be bad if Harvard is contacting you for an interview. That being said, the interview is just a small part of the big picture that is you. Take advantage of the opportunity to talk with someone about Harvard but don't read too much into it.</p>