<p>So I now realize that Tufts interviews are on a first-come-first-served basis, but I unfortunately waited until near the deadline to submit my application and was just notified that the interview slots are filled. I think I would have done pretty well in an interview, and even though the interview is optional, I can't help but worry that either a) Tufts will interpret the fact that I submitted by application on deadline day as an indication that I'm not that motivated and b) that Tufts makes a calculation among last-minute applicants and schedules interviews with those it considers better fits. Am I reading too much into this, or should I take it as a small indication of a less-than-enthusiastic reception? Argh -- I realize it's my own fault for not getting my application in sooner.....</p>
<p>that’s pretty much the same thing that happened to me. I had requested an interview on my application, sent my application in a few days before the deadline, and never received one. Didn’t hurt me – both a and b are looking WAY too much into it.</p>
<p>I can assure you that the volunteer interviewers do not get any information that would allow them to prioritize who should get interviews on the basis of who would be a better fit. So try to relax!</p>
<p>^^Agree with both of the above responses.
Relax. This will not hurt your app.
What will be will be, and the interview really was not going to change it.</p>
<p>My daughter, admitted ED1, in December, did not request an interview. Please don’t fret–it’s clearly not a deal breaker.</p>
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<p>Not true. In fact, it might be an indication that you’re motivated and meticulous enough to keep working at it until the last day.</p>
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<p>It makes no logistic sense for them to read a file twice just in order to screen out applicants. And besides, that would be unethical, providing some applicants with an advantage before everyone’s files are even complete.</p>
<p>I assume you mean a local alumni interview and not an on-campus interview. Either way, I agree with those above who said 1) they don’t look at stats when contacting the alums to schedule interviews and 2) it won’t hurt you to not have done a voluntary interview. </p>
<p>But if you have the time, patience or stomach, read the thread on alumni interviews conducted in the person’s home. There are several adults who are aghast at the idea that a teenaged young man or woman might possibly have to go to someone’s home (though many, if not most interviews are held in a coffeeshop or other public place), and that there might possibly be no one else home, and that this poses a horrific danger to the applicant. These few parents propose, or should I say insist that the volunter interviewer should go above and beyond what are normal, reasonable attempts to coordinate interviews and accomodate the students needs or requests and bend over backwards, regardless of the time, energy, inconvenience or scheduling challenge it poses, to meet the applicant only in a public place like a coffee shop, and that if they do not, they (the volunteer interviewers) are arrogant, selfish, narcissistic and inconsiderate. I am truly sorry there were not enough interviewers or slots to meet the needs of applicants like you who truly want an onterview, but with attidudes like those posed by some of the parents in that other thread, it is a wonder that many are still willing to volunteer their time to conduct these interviews. Good luck to you!</p>
<p>jym, Tufts does not do on-campus interviews. S2 hasn’t been contacted either.</p>
<p>I have friends here in town that do Tufts interviews. I can ask what the procedure is, if any, in this circumstance, though it may differ in your locale. Good luck everyone.</p>
<p>I am a Tufts alumni interviewer and I can assure you that we do not give any priority to specific students based upon their stats. When we are assigned a student we get very little info about him or her. We do not know the student’s GPA or test scores. Unfortunately there is a greater demand than supply for interviews. This leaves some candidates out in the cold. But don’t fret! The admissions committee has stated that if they cannot offer you an interview it will NOT be held against you. I would take them at their word. And regarding getting your app in close to the deadline, you are in very good company. The majority of applications were received the week before the deadline. If you have further questions feel free to PM me.</p>