<p>I'm kind of sort of really freaking out about this interview. Although Harvards (obviously) a reach for me, I want to do really well in this interview...Any random tips or advice you guys have?</p>
<p>Also - how should I dress? My parents think I should get a suit but I feel this would be slightly over the top...I was thinking a nice shirt, a tie and khakis...your insights? I'll be meeting with him in his office.</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>Be prepared to speak about your academics, extracurricular activities, areas of interest, programs related to the school, future goals, and any intellectual ambitions that you may have. If you are adept at speaking extemporaneously, your interview should go just fine. If not, ponder those basic points mentioned above. </p>
<p>A suit is superfluous. I believe that your idea is much more appropriate. Just be sure to avoid anything that blatantly goes against the social dress custom associated with semi-formal events. (You would essentially have to stroll in completely nude to be rejected based on your dress for the interview.) I am having my interview this Tuesday and I am personally going to wear khakis and a long sleeve shirt.</p>
<p>Mine’s tomorrow! The alumna called me to set it up though and she sounds really nice. She has almost the same voice as my UChicago interviewer though, O_o.</p>
<p>Advice: Believe in yourself! It’s really corny, but it always works for me. Interviewers are generally really nice people who don’t want to scare applicants away (though I have had one experience to the contrary). Only a small percentage of the alumni do it; those who are interviewers want to be and generally give rather positive reviews.</p>
<p>As far as clothing, set it to where you’re going. My interview is at my interviewer’s house. And she’s rather young and lives in a very young part of town, so I wouldn’t be surprised if she’s had applicants come in (nicer) jeans. There are some places where casual is more appropriate. If you’re interviewing at the local Starbucks, don’t come in a suit and tie. I think nice shirts and khakis are fine anywhere, and for an office, “upping your game” a bit with a tie seems perfectly appropriate. </p>
<p>I’m planning to wear a white wool cardigan, a red skirt with black leggings and boots, and whatever shirt seems comfiest.</p>
<p>I had mine on Thursday</p>
<p>Expect the typical - Why harvard? what is your asset? How do you juggle your school life and social life? favorite hobby activity? How is Harvard different from other schools? </p>
<p>My interviewer, personally was cold and terse</p>
<p>Thanks everyone!</p>