Another Interview Query

<p>Sorry if this is a repeated question, but should I bring anything like a resume to my interview? And am I correct in thinking interviewers don't have copies of your apps already? It seems like it would be good to give the interviewer something like a resume to start out with, but I'm also thinking maybe they would prefer I just go in and talk naturally and freely. I don't want to look like I need my stats to lean on, since after all interviews are about personality. Any input would be appreciated. Thx</p>

<p>if you want to give them a resume or anything, you should do so by emailing it to them prior to the interview. they'll print out a copy along with your Pre-Interview form and bring it to the interview. You are correct - they have no access to your common application.</p>

<p>Would it be a good idea to do that? Do most prefer seeing ur resume first or just getting to know you one on one in the interview?</p>

<p>They do not know anything about you except for your name and what high school you attend. During my interview last year, they specifically asked me for my SAT I score, top three SAT II scores and my AP examination scores. Then, you take it from there.</p>

<p>My interviewer went completely off my resume, which may have been the reason why my interview took so long. It's a nice thing for them to have, because the Pre-Interview form is pretty brief, and I bet you're resume will probably guide your interview too.</p>

<p>Absolutely bring your resume. This is common practice these days and most interviewers use it as a jumping off point.</p>

<p>Hmm... what do you mean by resume?
The one I use to apply for jobs? Or something entirely different?</p>

<p>A sheet with all test scores, gpa, rank, awards, leadership positions, major awards, etc.</p>

<p>Ah. Should I keep the resume formal and stiff, then? Would my interviewer think I'm not serious about Harvard if I inject personality into it? (For instance, would a list of favourite things be way too silly and informal?) </p>

<p>I have a rather quirky sense of humour, I'm afraid...</p>

<p>I guess that would not really be a resume then...but of course you could bring that stuff up in the interview. Any more input on whether bringing a resume is a good idea?</p>

<p>Honestly, is your interviewer going to start a discussion with you about your GPA or class rank?</p>

<p>Bringing a resume to a college interview isn't a practice I've ever heard of. It couldn't hurt, especially if there's some really interesting stuff on there, but there's a reason most interviews start off with the question "tell me about yourself."</p>

<p>They do? Oh no!
Better prepare. I'm going to compile a list of all possible questions, and then answer them. He will be the most impressed interviewer ever.</p>