<p>I had an interview with a college the other day and, when I was responding to a question regarding what would I do if I could go back in time, I choked up a bit. I was saying how I would like to see my grandpa again and I choked up and let a few tears drop (not "crying" just a few fell down my cheek). I do not really see that this is a big deal (I am guessing it probably shows that family is important?), but I am a male so I am a bit worried. Thoughts on if this impacted my interview at all? Positive, negative, neither?!</p>
<p>if the interviewer thought you were trying to win points by shedding some tears, it could definitely hurt you, but if you looked like you were sincere and saddened, it could work to your benefit. or you might’ve meant it but the interviewer could’ve misconstrued it anyways.</p>
<p>Why would it hurt you? You loved your granddad and showed emotion when talking about his loss. That’s not a problem. That’s the way human beings – including men – act. Saying this as someone who has been an alum interviewer for Harvard.</p>
<p>I wouldn’t be too worried about it. Even if your interviewer did not like the display of emotion, alumni interviews do not have that large of an impact on admissions decisions.</p>