Dean J: telephone interview?

<p>Hello Dean J! I'm an international applicant in China. Recently, I received a telephone interview from UVA (although the website said an interview is not part of the evaluation). </p>

<p>What makes me feel confused, is that a friend of mine who did not receive the interview got the likely letter, while I did not get it. I am aware that the likely letter is sent to very limited number of applicants, but I'm still curious about the telephone interview. Could you please give me some information about the interview, say, is it selective? who are chosen to receive the interview?</p>

<p>I don't have any answers, but my friend also got a telephone interview from UVA I think two nights ago. She's American, but applying overseas from China.</p>