<p>^ i know how interviews work in general. I called it informational as it is not a compulsory part of an application, but I know that it is read and can support your application or hurt it!! </p>
<p>So obviously when I heard that from my friend, I was surprised!! Then I thought that maybe I missed something somewhere - and there’s no better place to clear doubts fast, than on CC!! So thanks @i<em>wanna</em>be_brown!!</p>
<p>I think he misunderstood what his interviewer said. Now I am contemplating whether I should tell him this or no!! Cause obviously he should not go to the interview under the impression that he’s one of the chosen few but then again, I don’t want to seem like one who’s envious or so( the guy has some serious mood issues!! :p)</p>
<p>@rishav17
If I were you, I would probably tell him the truth.
What the interviewer may have said probably built up his hopes and anticipations for being accepted to Brown and he will be sorely disappointed if he does not get in and he thought he was going to.
Better tell him now and hope for the best.</p>
I occasionally do interviews. There is no set list. Some suggestions - come with your own good questions. Don’t rely on the interviewer to constantly prompt. Ask the interviewer about her/his own Brown experience, even if it is dated. The interviewer will often have children around your age, maybe even attending Brown. Ask about that experience. And don’t worry if interviewer asks where else you are applying. I often do. It is actually helpful, as helps put your own interests and Brown in a context. We all know that most Brown applicants are also applying to many of the other “usual” schools. By openly discussing this, it can help you suss out similarities, strengths, and weaknesses. And be assured, the interview plays very little (to no?) part in the admissions decision. Remember, we are amateurs! First and foremost, this is an outreach and informational effort, to put a personal touch on something that is highly formalized and impersonal.