Getting a little nervous about my EA interview

Colleges and Universities A-Z Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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<p>I was myself, and I think that was important. I didn't try to be someone I wasn't but undeniably, there were some awkward moments where neither of us knew what to say. He was pretty old and it was hard for me to relate to him. For instance, I expressed interest in traveling and he started to tell me all about his travels to Alaska and all 50 states, which I found fascinating but after a "wow, that's fantastic" and "tell me more!" I was kind of at a loss for what to say.</p>

<p>I was a bit sad that he didn't seem all too enthused about my interests. I specifically relayed that I was very interested in roller coaster design and that was one of my main stimuli for becoming an engineering, and he just smiled and basically told me "that's nice." </p>

<p>I'm just wondering, in general, how bad does your interview have to go for the EC to not recommend you at all? I read the example about one kid interviewed who never read a book outside of school, or the one that rarely showered, and obviously I didn't do anything to raise huge alarms like that. But still, I'm just at a loss for how to interpret the interview. I know I didn't click with my interviewer but I'm hoping there's a huge difference between getting along with the EC and actually being a good match for MIT</p>

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<p>You’ll be fine. Decisions come out in nine days; there’s no need to put unnecessary stress on yourself now. Just try and relax!</p>

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<p>I second that. Chill out dude. You’ll be fine. :)</p>

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<p>Interviews don’t play a major role in the admissions decision. Don’t worry about it.</p>

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<p>It’s been previously described that the interview generally pulls people out if they’re, like you said, completely uninterested - but a “meh” interview won’t kick you out, and a “OSIDGJSDG THIS PERSON IS AWESOME!” interview won’t necessarily get you in. It seems mainly to be weeding out people rather than fine cuts.</p>

<p>At least, that’s the impression I got.</p>

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<p>How could your interviewer not have been interested in roller coaster engineering?!
I agree with Piper – don’t worry about it.
:-)</p>

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<p>You’ll be fine. It’s over now. Just relax. :)</p>