<p>I know interviews, in most cases, are not mandatory for college admittance, but I've also heard from a few people that it's a good way to increase your chances of getting in.</p>
<p>So I was wondering, how exactly and when do you schedule interviews? Before or after applying? And do all universities conduct interviews?</p>
<p>Thanks for the help.</p>
<p>So I was wondering, how exactly and when do you schedule interviews? Before or after applying? And do all universities conduct interviews?</p>
<p>some colleges have on-campus interviews. schedule them if you plan on visiting. some others will contact you once your app is completed. The vast majority don’t do interviews</p>
<p>but I’ve also heard from a few people that it’s a good way to increase your chances of getting in.</p>
<p>They are mistaken. Only if you’re Will Smith’s character who gets into Princeton with an on the spot admission in “The Fresh Prince of Bel Air”</p>
<p>I wouldn’t say it’s completely wrong. Some colleges (especially small ones) do value a show of interest (there’s a current thread on this) and visiting and having an on-campus interview, if offered, will show interest. Fridays and Mondays are the more difficult days to schedule interviews, so call a few weeks ahead if possible when you are planning your visits. Most schools won’t interview students until the June before their senior year.</p>