<p>Today a GC at my school informed me that Harvard wants a 2nd interview for me, tomorrow. What could this mean? Is it good or bad? Does it mean that I bombed my first interview, but they still are interested in me?</p>
<p>same thing happend to me...go for it..it can't hurt you! they simply want a second glance...it def. means they are interested or they would've cast you out in the first round.</p>
<p>YES IT'S GOOD IT MEANS THEY WANT you.</p>
<p>or it means that they still don't have a full enough picture you. maybe the last interview wasn't thorough enough or the interviewer didn't write enough about you. who knows.</p>
<p>Generally, this means that they are considering you for admission and need another opinion. This will most likely make you or break you. Good luck!</p>
<p>Flipsta, they're probably impressed by your 800s, stellar GPA, and legacy, but want to make sure that you have a personality outside of studying. The first interview obviously left something out, but they want you. Slam dunk this.</p>
<p>You should be happy about the second interview. It probably means you are borderline (maybe 50-50), which is good compared the 10% chance most people have.</p>
<p>Dude it's good news. Dukeclassof09 is right I guess. You probably are a borderline and Harvard adcoms just need a little bit more to push the green button in your favor.</p>
<p>Thanks for the replies. I know it's good news that they would even consider giving me a second interview, but it is quite scary that it is make or break. Interviewing is definitely not my strong point. And it is an adcom interview, too. So if I somehow screw up in any way, they will definitely know it and end up rejecting me. Oh well...</p>
<p>flipsta... just be gangsta.</p>
<p>Just be true to yourself and trust that your interests, ideas, and activities make you someone that the adcom will enjoy getting to know. And if s/he feels that way, s/he will certainly think you have something to contribute to Havard.</p>
<p>Don't be nervous. Try interviewing yourself several times in front of a mirror. This way you'll gain confidence.</p>
<p>Makes you feel like a piece of meat lol " they want another look" the process is really sickening sometimes. I sure hope its worth it.</p>
<p>How did it go, Flipsta?</p>
<p>seriously, the worse thing for future interviewees to do is to practice the interview before hand. that'll just lead to a scripted interview, that the interviewer can probably tell has been practiced. If u really know what you like to do, ec's and whatnot, then you should have no problem striking up an hour long conversation.</p>
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If u really know what you like to do, ec's and whatnot, then you should have no problem striking up an hour long conversation.
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Some people have trouble putting their thoughts, feelings, and opinions into words on the spot. For those people, it may be helpful just to think about ways to vocalize their interests, classes, etc. (This is not, of course, practicing specific answers to questions.)</p>
<p>It went pretty well, at least from the perspective of a person who isn't strong at interviews. The adcom was really nice, and even said she liked my essay (sigh of relief). I am not sure if the interview helped my chances much or not. <em>Crosses fingers</em></p>
<p>I think it is wise to prepare mentally for the interviews, but definitely not to practice scripted answers. It is better to pause temporarily while you are thinking of a response than launch straight into a planned speech.</p>
<p>congrats. more if they want it is good. do u live in long island btw? i've heard that long island does many interviews to weed off the weaker applicants or sth like that .</p>
<p>No, I live in Boston. I go to a school that has a good relationship with Harvard, and has lots of qualified applicants applying and getting in every year. This year 100 people applied to Harvard.</p>
<p>100? my god</p>