<p>I believe it may help if you and Chicago actually fit each other, especially if your GPA or board scores are not at the top of the heap, and also if you are comfortable with the thought of an interview. Remember, too, that you are evaluating Chicago - and if they don't fit you, better to know about it sooner than later. </p>
<p>My son's interview lasted about an hour and a half, and they discussed topics of common interest - science, science fiction, heaven knows what else. He did not bring his resume to the discussion, and the interview was before he applied, so the interviewer didn't have stats or grades or anything. My guess is that Chicago is looking to find people who are actually capable of independent thought - not for spouting what the college 'wants to hear'.</p>
<p>I had my interview this afternoon because I didn't have school. My interviewer was a Chicago grad (and a Davidson College professor). The interview consisted mostly of me asking him questions, and I think it went well. It really made me want to go to Chicago, so I hope the interview helps. :)</p>
<p>I called or emailed several of the schools I'm applyign to and just let them know that I wanted an interview. They were happy to put me in contact with an admissions person in my area who could do it.</p>
<p>I recently had an interview at Chicago. I think it went well. My interviewer was very helpful; he offered me advice on my application and gave me an idea of my chances. I was suprised by how evaluative it was- I, too, had expected it to be a bit more informative. Instead, I was asked a series of questions from the obscure to the expected(my answers to which were recorded for my file). I thought it was fun and revealed alot about the University's character- I came out of the interview positively giddy.</p>