<p>Hi,</p>
<p>I know it probably varies from ALO to ALO, but how formal is the ALO interview intended to be? I have nice pants/shirt/jacket/tie prepped for my nomination interviews–should I just wear that? </p>
<p>Thanks for the input.</p>
<p>Yes…</p>
<p>I was afraid of overdressing.</p>
<p>I think you would be surprised as to how many under dress. This is a job interview for a slot in what may be the most competitive class ever. My son’s ALO thanked him for showing up properly attired (in a suit).</p>
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As did my son’s ALO in what may have been the 2nd most competitive class (2015) ever. Overdressing would be to show up in a tuxedo. Wearing a suit (if you have one) is…IMHO…dressing for success and sending a signal to your ALO that you are a serious candidate that wants a favorable recommendation from him/her.</p>
<p>Good Luck!</p>
<p>I wore a business full-sleeved blue shirt, khaki dress pants, a tie, and sweater vest, and dress shoes of course. ALO seemed pleased</p>