<p>does the school contact you about an interview or can i request one?</p>
<p>also</p>
<p>when requesting an alum interview…</p>
<p>…can you request a specific interviewer?
…can you approach an alum on your own?
…does an interview with a more accomplished alum mean more?</p>
<p>school contacts you
no
no
no (...maybe)</p>
<p>...im pretty sure at least</p>
<p>The alum contacts you. If you are not contacted, you can call admissions and they will contact the alumni office and then someone should call you.
Under certain circumstances, interviewers can request certain students to interview, but not the other way around.
You can approach any alum -- we're all friendly. What are you approaching him/her about?
By accomplished alum, do you mean someone who is famous or successful in their field? Because no, that would not make an iota of difference in your admissions chances. There are some alums who are well-respected in the admissions office, and whose opinions are valued. But I'm not sure how you'd know who those are.</p>
<p>When should I start getting worried about not being contacted yet?</p>
<p>I did some alum interviews for Brown in late Jan./ early Feb. in previous years--you should hear very soon!</p>
<p>The deadline for alumni write-ups is March 1. If you haven't heard by mid-February, I'd contact admissions.</p>
<p>ok, so there are 3 students applying to brown rd from my school. the thing is, the same alum called both of them on the same day and scheduled interviews with them, but i didn't get any phone call. should i be worried or is it possible that i have a different alum?</p>
<p>People can get different alums. A friend's mom is the chair for our county and a few surrounding ones and because she cannot do interviews this year (she usually does about 13, but her daughter is applying), she is having trouble getting the interviews assigned. Therefore, one of my friends has done one whereas I have not. I'm not worried, though, because I know where the coordinator lives! (and have known her for 10+ years)</p>
<p>reading<em>is</em>sexy is right on. </p>
<p>Basically the interviews are assigned somewhat haphazardly, because the chair gets them in several batches, as Brown processes them. Most interviewers do about 4-6 students; if there are numerous applicants from one HS, there will be more than one interviewer covering that school. Finally, some interviewers will make the appointment right away and others will leave it for a week or more before scheduling. Try to be patient until about 2/7 and then call if you have not heard from anyone.</p>
<p>Back to the question about influential alumni-- my understanding is that alumni interviewers are not supposed to officially interview kids whom they know. If you have a friendly relationship with an alumni interviewer, it's fine to call him/her with questions, and he/she might even write a letter for you-- but it would probably not be your official interview unless you are from the middle of nowhere and there is nobody else available to speak to you.</p>
<p>Good luck to you all.</p>
<p>SBmom-- Definitely. I wouldn't feel ethical having a childhood friend's mother interview me, because either she would treat me preferentially or would make disparaging comments to improve her D's chances (not likely, since her daughter was accepted EA to Georgetown and is only applying to Brown for her mother's sake). Anyhow, I have asked said mother about Brown, Brown interviews, etc, because she is very up on things because she has been chair for awhile and her older D goes there. But interview? I would prefer an even playing field, given that there were 60 applicants in our tri-county area and there are certainly alums to cover.</p>
<p>lets say a friend fell asleep and missed his interview... made all the apologies possible, was called by interviewer 15 min after supposed meeting time, and is now feeling like crap. How badly does this bode for said applicant? :(</p>
<p>Pretty badly. Did the interviewer offer to make it up? Or did the "friend" miss his/her chance entirely?</p>
<p>"friend" can make it up ;) I think... the guy basically said to this friend that he would have to check his schedule.</p>
<p>If anyone is still worried about getting an alumni interview, don't be too concerned quite yet because I just got a call tonight from an alumnus in my area. But I have a question, is it weird that I have an interview at his house? I have had quite a few interviews but either at an office or Starbucks or something like that. Has anyone else had an interview at the interviewer's house?</p>
<p>I also got an interview, and have a basic question. What should I (a boy) wear to an interview at Starbucks? Would it be more casual than, say, at his office?</p>
<p>i think the important question is what will happen to seth cohen for getting high and skipping his interview?</p>
<p>For an interview at Starbucks -- just wear something you're comfortable in. As long as you look presentable. For example, nice jeans are fine, ripped up and stained ones wouldn't be. On the other hand, don't go in with a suit -- that'll look silly!</p>
<p>Knows-- I did my UChicago interview at my alumna's house. It was nice, I went over in the evening after her kids were asleep, we talked for about two hours over tea. It's just easier for them sometimes than leaving to go to a coffee shop.</p>
<p>Also, I am obviously not a boy but I always dress nicely, whether I am at school or going to an interview-- so for example, for most interviews (I've done six in all different locations) I would wear a nice turtleneck sweater, khaki or casual pinstripe pants, and nice leather shoes or boots. Throw on a nice coat, and you can't be over or under dressed. I would venture to say a sweater and collared shirt with khakis and dark shoes for a guy will universally be presentable.</p>
<p>Knows11: I'm an alumni interviewer and I do all the interviews at my house.</p>
<p>Is that common? Do a lot of alumni do interviews at their home? What is best to wear to this type of venue because I am completely lost on what to wear.</p>