<p>My daughter will be attending an info session followed by an interview with a Director or Assistant Director of the ALP. I am interested in hearing others experiences with this program, particularly what is the interview like (is it evaluative?), what types of questions are asked, and just the general "tone" of the meeting.
Thanks!</p>
<p>We had a great experience with the program. They offer some great tips that you can use during the application process. They will be very direct with your daughter…both on the positives and weaknesses they see in her record. Most families (us included) wait until senior year to make the visit, but I think it makes much more sense to contact them sophmore or junior year, so there is time left to act upon any advice they provide with respect to courses, grades, scores, etc.</p>
<p>The interview is very comfortable. Parents are included, but it’s really between the student and the alumni rep. </p>
<p>Good luck to your daughter!</p>
<p>Thanks for the info. They do say that the meetings are not for seniors who have already applied, makes sense now. So it is more of a “help session” rather than an interview? I imagine a legacy status can make a difference in an admission decision(no sure how much?), but do you know if the interview/meeting is also considered as part of an admission decision?</p>
<p>The interview is only a few minutes and is NOT evaluative. They kept telling us that they had no influence in the admission process. The “interview” is just for them to go over your daughter’s record so they can make suggestions on how to enhance your application.</p>
<p>thanks crazyadad. Really only a few minutes? I wonder if it’s worth the trip now!</p>
<p>Yes, it is worth the trip from a preparation standpoint. They will give you a little insight into the process and will give you a few pointers about essays, etc…</p>
<p>As far as legacy status in admission goes, I’m not sure how much it helps.</p>
<p>I think the idea is that you get the same consideration as an in stater if you are a legacy. I got rejected as a first year applicant and both my father and grandfather went there. My older sister had the same experience several years ago.</p>
<p>Thanks for all the insight. We are in-state, so I imagine it really doesn’t matter. I’m thinking 90% of admission are the grades/rigor of classes/test scores/essay. I think EC’s come in to play if you have none/nothing special…then it can hurt a bit. Legacy…that’s really far down on the list (as it should be, honestly).</p>
<p>Thanks again for your info - nice to know I can get answers so quickly :)</p>
<p>They told us that the legacy status may tip the balance for someone, but that all the credentials (course rigor, gpa, etc) need to be in place. The legacy admits are highly qualified candidates who just happen to be legacies. We know plenty of legacies who did not make it in. We were told that being a legacy helps the OOS student a bit more because his credentials are evaluated as if he is in state.</p>