<p>Hi everyone.</p>
<p>I visited Lafayette twice and really liked it. I plan on applying to Lafayette, and know that they place a fairly significant weight on interviews, but I never did one. As it is now the beginning of December and I am wrapping up my college application process, I have done my research and found that the only way I will be able to interview at Lafayette is by taking a day off from school, which really isn't possible right now (6 AP classes, beginning of the marking period, etc.) </p>
<p>I'm kicking myself a little bit for having not interviewed the times I had visited. Part of the reason why I never did is because I am a very introverted person and was very nervous too. I kept telling myself I would do it later, do it later, do it later. Now it will be difficult for me to do so and I have this feeling as if not interviewing there is pretty much condemning myself to a rejection from Lafayette.</p>
<p>I know that Lafayette offers a supplemental essay in lieu of an interview, but is writing an essay rather than interview seen equally or is the essay sort of just a frowned upon second option?</p>
<p>These are my stats if it makes any difference:</p>
<p>SAT: 2140 ( 690 CR, 720 M, 730 W, 11 E)
GPA: 3.93 UW, 4.45 W
SAT 2's: 670 Math 2, 670 US History, 720 Math 1
Class rank: 05/398</p>
<p>I won't go on and on about EC's. I am apart of a lot of different clubs and societies and I hold three leadership positions. I have won a few awards, been on honor roll, etc.</p>
<p>So what do you think? Will my chances be affected negatively without the interview and with the essay instead, presuming a write a good essay. Any opinions will be appreciated. Thank you.</p>