<p>When you get around to college admissions time, look for the common data set <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-search-selection/76444-links-common-data-sets-posted-colleges.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-search-selection/76444-links-common-data-sets-posted-colleges.html</a> of the colleges that interest your child. Some give importance to interviews and some don’t. Some very competitive colleges don’t offer interviews; others state that interviews are “highly recommended” or something to that effect. If the interview is optional and your child interviews well (many boarding school kids do because they are used to being around adults), then it’s a good idea to go for the interview. Interviews can also fall under 'demonstrated interest."</p>