<p>True, we did visit, but legend had a not-so-hot interview and I didn't have an interview at all (nor did I call and ask for one) so I'm not sure how much interest we demonstrated.</p>
<p>Yeha my interview with my Tufts person was absolutely horrible... so, just take note of that future Tufts-applicants :P Your interviews can suck at Tufts and you'll be fine.</p>
<p>Well, I think that's true for most schools. A bad interview doesn't necessarily = no chance. </p>
<p>And a relevant side note, beware of scheduling your interview at Starbucks since there are SO many that you might just end up at the wrong one (this happened to both legend and myself)</p>
<p>Oddly enough, it happened to be with Tufts.</p>
<p>Not only did I have to reschedule because we went to different locations, but when we actually sat down to interview, it sucked.</p>
<p>Zant: Yeah but if you blow your interview for say, Yale, I think you're screwed moreso than otherwise.</p>
<p>It depends on how strong you are otherwise, the interview may or may not be the deciding factor.</p>
<p>Duke def. isn't near ivy-tier, its well above most</p>
<p>I've interviewed kiddies at Starbucks - although I live in a rural area, so there couldn't be much mistake!</p>
<p>Yea I think there are 600 starbucks in manhattan...</p>
<p>Maybe you should have tried something else... you know, stairs of the Met. :)</p>
<p>By the way, aside from being at the wrong Starbucks, do you prefer to interview at a home or at a coffee shop? I always ask the kiddies, but they all seem very hesitant to offer an opinion.</p>
<p>I've never been to a home to interview actually--
My interviews took place in
1. Interviewer's office (corporate law firm building)
2. the "club" of the college
3. Library of a hospital
4. Starbucks</p>
<p>I wouldn't have wanted to interview at the person's home; that seems awkward and it seems more likely that they will be distracted. I would prefer the coffee shop, but an office is nice too.</p>
<p>I've done interviews at my home, their school (boarding), and a Starbucks. I think that the people who opted for my home didn't want to deal with their families during the interview... although I always say that I would be happy to meet the parents so they can ask questions, too. </p>
<p>Thanks for letting me know though - will keep in mind - office or coffee shop. :)</p>
<p>Tufts did have a reputation for rejecting students with high stats so that they wouldn't decrease the yield rate as they would also be accepted at other top schools. But looking at the average GPA and the SAT scores, it seems that it is being increasingly selective and seriously good students are considering it.</p>
<p>I would put Tufts on par with Emory, Wash U, it is becoming more competitive. It is a great school with a lot to offer, good diversity, great study abroad opportunities, and excellent professors.</p>