<p>How important is the columbia interview? Will it break or make my application? Mine went pretty bad, and I'm afraid it will lower my chances of admission</p>
<p>Post your question here
[Columbia</a> University - College Confidential](<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/columbia-university/]Columbia”>Columbia University - College Confidential Forums)</p>
<p>interviews have utmost importance. in an interview, a counselor can even tell you that you’ll get accepted(believe me, you can feel this). so although the outcome of interviews are in general up to the mood of counselors, they’re always advantageous as long as the counselor and you’re in a good mood. on the other hand, if you have solid scores, don’t worry that much.</p>
<p>Furkank is pulling your leg or is just plainly trying mislead you.</p>
<p>[Applications</a> & Admission Process | Columbia University Office of Undergraduate Admissions](<a href=“http://www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/admissions/faq/admissions.php]Applications”>http://www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/admissions/faq/admissions.php)</p>
<p>What is Columbia’s policy on admissions interviews?
Interviews are not required for admission. Volunteer members of Columbia’s Alumni Representative Committee (ARC) conduct interviews throughout the world from October through February every year on behalf of the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. However, because we have a finite number of alumni volunteers to interview the many thousands of candidates, we are unable to grant interviews to all of our applicants and can provide absolutely no guarantee that an interview will be available in any given area. Please note that interviews will be offered only in the area where your high school is located; if you have finished high school and are no longer nearby, an interview will not be available to you.</p>
<p>The earlier you submit Application for Admission 1 of your application, the better your chances are for an alumni interview. If the Alumni Representative Committee is able to offer you an interview, you will be contacted directly by an ARC member. Please note that interviews are conducted only by Alumni Representative Committee members, are not offered on campus and are positively not a requirement for admission.</p>
<p>Candidates who are not offered an interview are not at any disadvantage in the
admissions process. Because the actual assignment of interviews is not conducted
by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, we respectfully ask that you do not call
or write to inquire about receiving an interview. You will be contacted directly between
the months of October and February if an interview is available in the same area as
your high school. Interviews are not offered to transfer students.</p>