i was just wondering if an interview with an alumni representative can be an advantage or is it mostly to answer your questions? i can’t schedule an interview with the college anymore, and the only thing i can do is to have an alumni interview. i’m applying ED to this college btw.
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<p>It depends on the school. Some colleges will use the interview as a minor part in admissions (example: If it is a school that considers interviews as showing your interested and the applicant pool is smaller like a liberal arts school then it could help/be considered). If your a borderline applicant it could definitely push you over at a school that considers interviews strongly in that way. But sometimes large universities use interviews off campus just to help the applicant get a better idea for the school and do not really use it in the admissions process. It can't hurt to have one if your an ED applicant and really like the school. Schools that say they do not use the interview in the admissions process may be telling the truth, but you never know if your interview request will be recorded or something like that so I would definitely do it, and even if it doesn't give you an edge...if your ED to a school, why wouldnt you want to talk to an alumni anyway? it can only get you excited for whats to come. I had an alumni interview with Bucknell, Wellesley, (tomorrow I have one with Scripps), I have one with Oxy after New Years, and I had a phone interview with Pitzer. Most of the interviews asked about me and my interests. The Wellesley interview was the only one where she didn't write anything down during my session and I did all the talking/asking questions. So you never know..just be yourself and always bring questions because it can't hurt to show you are interested in hearing what the alumni have to say.</p>