How much do interviews matter?

I had a really, really great interview. My interviewer was tickled by me and said multiple times that I’m “exactly what Harvard is looking for.” Just wondering how much this plays into admissions? I really want it to haha

On campus interview or an Alumni interview ?

alumni @Publisher

I’m not really sure… but I think if your interviewer’s report was great it would really make your application stand out.

So my D has not been offered an interview. I realize not everyone is offered one, but we live in moderately sized city and students from her school have been interviewed in past years. She is the only one from her school applying this year. Anyone else have a similar situation? She has checked spam folders. She interviewed locally for both Yale and Princeton among others.

There is still time. It may happen soon.

Thanks for the encouragement!