Bowdoin interview!

<p>Wow, that's the complete opposite of where I'm from. I'll be one out of about five million kids applying from Connecticut. Lucky me.</p>

<p>Hahahhaa one of five million from New York! Wooooo!</p>

<p>But seriously, I had my interview and it was very nice, and I'm now newly enthused about Bowdoin. I probably still won't get in, though. What a party.</p>

<p>My interviewer said that most of the people he interviews do get in. So i have lots more confidence now. Even though that will mean that I only got in because I'm from Hicktown.</p>

<p>Uhhh...I requested an interview back in December and still have not heard from Bowdoin.</p>

<p>im in the same situation as 2-iron.
i requested one on 12/23 and got a confirmation email back but I havent heard anything from an actual alum.
Im in the west though..so many there arent Bowdoin alums around here</p>

<p>I'm from California and I requested my Bowdoin interview in late Nov.-early Dec. and I got a reply within 3 days and had my interview around Dec. 15th. It was OK, but I wished I had picked a better spot to chat because it was freezing...</p>

<p>Well, no fear, z09. I got my interview and it was excellent...lasted for nearly 2 hours.</p>

<p>yeah i was forwarded my interviewer's email address, but she has not yet contacted me. should i wait, or should i contact her first?</p>

<p>You should always contact and introduce yourself first.</p>

<p>Bumping this thread…</p>

<p>Will I hurt my chances if I don’t interview? I visited last year, but they were only interviewing seniors on campus at the time. I can’t get back, but could request an alumni interview. </p>

<p>I know Bates says you might be at a disadvantage if you don’t interview. Is Bowdoin also like that? Anyone out there get in without an interview?</p>

<p>I would suggest that you go for the alumni interview at a minimum. Bowdoin prides itself in its “holistic” approach to admissions - you will be limiting Bowdoin’s ability to get a full sense of you by not interviewing. Also, Bowdoin might assume that it is low on your list of priorities if you don’t find a way to schedule an interview of some sort.</p>

<p>Can anyone please tell me what to expect of an on-campus interview? Thanks!</p>

<p>When my D had an on-campus interview this summer it was with an adcom. He was very nice and easy for her to talk with. He pointed out to her she was way too humble and he had to point out to her all of her wonderful achievements. He told her to make sure she highlights her accomplishments when it comes to application time. She felt great about Bowdoin after that and felt like she would be a great fit for the school. We visited again last month. She didn’t have an interview again, but I noticed student interviewers coming out to take prospective student in. Don’t worry, it seems very nice and relaxed. Good luck. I am sure you will have a great interview.</p>

<p>what do you think is appropriate clothing for an on-campus interview?</p>

<p>I interviewed over the summer with a senior interviewer. It went really well because he is a neuroscience major and I love bio. Also, bring a resume. Axc: i wore a button down shirt and khakis; that seemed to be what everyone else was wearing.</p>

<p>my advice to anyone going to an interview is just to relax: if you feel that you’re qualified and that the school’s a great fit for you, you’ll do fine. as for dress, i’ve been in a button down shirt and khakis at all my interviews; my take on it is that you only are going to see the interviewer once, so their first impression of you, whether it’s true or not, will be what they believe about you. play it safe and dress nicely!</p>

<p>My b went to an Dartmouth interview wearing shorts and a t shirt. Got deffered ed and rejected rd. He was definitely qualified; moral of the story, wear nice clothes to interviews. Always, not just for college.</p>

<p>First impressions are important. Look polished, clean lines, no silly clothes. Nothing frilly or immature looking. Dress as though you are going to an interview for an office job. People respect blazers (suit jackets), they exude sophistication, maturity and time spent on appearance (and therefore a commitment to other things). Make sure that you are comfortable though, there is nothing worse than fidgeting the whole time. :)</p>

<p>IMO, wearing a blazer to an on-campus interview wouldn’t be appropriate, either. I think that a nice, but more casual look is more in keeping with a college campus.</p>

<p>Sorry Maxie91 I’m gonna go with SDonCC on this one. Wearing a sport coat to a college interview is sort of saying “I am all business and no play”.</p>