<p>My interviewer asked me where else I applied; I listed all but two schools, thinking that this was acceptable protocol. At the end of the interview, he mentioned that he would write a letter to the school telling them that this school was the only one I applied to which he felt would really offer me everything I wanted from it. The thing is, the school is my first choice and I'm wondering if my behavior in the interview was dishonest; giving the impression that I did not apply to these other places. And, is there any way that the college will discover and feel that I have been dishonest with them?</p>
<p>i <em>think</em> that the ivies share applicants but not positive..</p>
<p>Lovely. :(</p>
<p>...I didn't do anything seriously wrong, did I? I'm wondering if it was unethical.</p>
<p>Nonsense. You did nothing wrong. Your interviewer had no right to ask you that, and some schools specifically tell their interviewers not to ask that. </p>
<p>My theory is that question is not designed to test your level of interest in that school. Rather, it's to see if you've done your homework. For example, if you applied to both Duke and Chicago, it will raise eyebrows. If the best reason you can give is "Uh, they both have good economics programs," that raises a red flag. My guess is they look for a common theme among your schools. </p>
<p>That said, I wouldn't worry about it. You said the college was your first choice, and I trust you made that clear in the interview. Ivies do not share information unless you are applying early decision; they share notes for ED to avoid cross-applications.</p>
<p>Sweet, thank you.</p>
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<p>I agree that it's probably unethical for your interviewer to be asking you where else you have applied, but this is dead wrong. Interviewers not only want to see that you have looked into the school, they want to truly see that you are excited about the possibility of going there. Unis are all about yield, and they don't want to admit someone who's not going anyway. Demonstrated interest is an important factor in admissions at many unis, and the interview is one way that they gauge interest.</p>
<p>If your interviewer writes that you only applied to this school, the admissions office is going to know that's a load of bologna.</p>
<p>Actually, ECEngineer2010, that is not "dead wrong." I agree that the college is looking for a certain level of commitment/interest in the interview. However, kermet was not far off. Davidson admissions says that they ask that question for two other reasons:</p>
<p>1) They want to see a common trend in your colleges. Did you take the time to research them and find schools that fit you and actually make sense? </p>
<p>2) Overlap. What schools provide potential competition?</p>
<p>Schools do share that kind of information among each other. Especially where you've been accepted/deferred/rejected. If you get into one of the top Pharmacy Schools, for example, you'll shortly start hearing from the rest of your choices. The thought is: if this school (one ranked better than ours will accept you, why can't we?). This was just the case for my friend. Additionally, the Common Online Application has a special section for all of the schools you applied to.</p>
<p>"If your interviewer writes that you only applied to this school, the admissions office is going to know that's a load of bologna."</p>
<p>I did not say it was the only school I applied to. I listed four other schools which I applied to as well.</p>
<p>I used paper apps.</p>
<p>Oh, I forgot to mention something in my earlier post. I've heard that colleges can look at your FAFSA or PROFILE and see where else you applied, but I don't know if it's true or false.</p>
<p>apicalmeristem, I like your name. Plants are awesome. :cool:</p>
<p>Oooooh that makes sense, the FAFSA/PROFILE thing. That isn't so fair to us. I wonder if they will hold it against me. I'm a bit worried now. :-/</p>
<p>I think it is just to see if you're done you research--like if you applied to all top buisness schools and you're a top student and you applied to a school like U Penn but your interviewing for somewhere else (maybe NYU Stern), NYU might be sure to consider you for more scholarships if they think there's a good chance you'd go to Wharton instead. The only time its not so good is if you are applying to an ivy and you list all ivys. That makes it sound to the interviewer like you aren't neccisarily interested in their school/programs, you just care about prestige and admissions officers don't like that. They want you to be a fit for their school.</p>
<p>lol nice name gavroche... I like Les Miserables also hehe</p>
<p>Thanks, I love choosing random terms in my AP Bio book for screen names... Nice name to you, too. ...now about making those cool smileys...</p>
<p>Ahhh I hope that it doesn't come back to bite me. :-/</p>