<p>I applied EA...and I still haven't gotten a call from my Alumni interviewer yet....and letters go out in less than a month, is this normal?</p>
<p>I also went up to Boston and got an office interview, but they said that I would still have to do an alumni one...so confused I am</p>
<p>I also applied EA and have not been contacted. Neither has another person in my school. I haven't even had an on campus interview.</p>
<p>I haven't gotten a call about an interview and I called Harvard. They said that sometimes they don't have interviewers nearby and if that is the case and you don't get an interview then it won't hurt you. It might be helpful if everybody who hasn't gotten an interview posts where they're from. Then we could know if we were forgotten or if there isn't an interviewer.</p>
<p>pennsylvania; i haven't</p>
<p>don't worry guys, i was in the same boat until they contacted me this monday. my interview was yesterday and it went very well. good luck and be patient--i know this is hard to do but yeah...</p>
<p>California; no call yet</p>
<p>Loads of people apply to Harvard so this is understandable guys</p>
<p>California...</p>
<p>Mississippi</p>
<p>Well the person who arranged my interview said that they had to wrap up the interviews by the week of November 20 for EA.</p>
<p>My friend and classmate got called on Monday and had his interview Tuesday. I haven't heard from Harvard at all. We mailed our apps around the same time ( October 15th). Should I be worried because my friends all had interviews last year? Would there be any chance that I may be contacted after Thanksgiving break, or should I try contacting someone?</p>
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<p>All applicants get an interview. If you haven't heard by December 1, call the main admissions office at 617-495-1551.</p>
<p>xjayz...i did call and the person told me that sometimes they are not able to have somebody available to do the interview. They also told me it wouldn't affect my chances. I don't think they would lie as they have no reason to.</p>
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<p>I'm always confused by that statement. If an interview has no impact on your decision, what is the point of getting an interview at all. To me, ultimately someone that has an interview that goes well will have the upper hand to someone that hasn't had an interview - so isn't that an advantage?</p>
<p>yeah, I also live in an area where applicants usually get interviews, so if I don't get one it's not by virtue of location -- and because of that I certainly feel bad that I haven't been contacted. xjays, I called the admissions office a few times before and so far they haven't suggested or done anything to help...can I email the Harvard Club of my state, or would that be bad or rude?</p>
<p>Yeah, if you don't get an interview, it won't hurt you but it definitely won't help. Unless you're a really antisocial person with an otherwise fantastic application, not having an interview could be the reason an equally qualified candidate who does have an interview that goes well gets in over you. With so many competitive people applying to Harvard, I'm sure nearly every little factor becomes crucial down the stretch.</p>
<p>I'm from southern NH. I also applied EA to Harvard and have not had an interview yet. No call - nothing. I did get a letter and email saying all my required info. was in to Harvard. I only live 45 minutes away. ??????</p>
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<p>I wouldn't suggest it because alums interview prospective students out of their own time. They do not get compensated in any way. They're busy people too!</p>
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<p>An interview has no impact on your decision IF you ARE NOT offered one. If you ARE offered one and you decline, that reflects extremely poorly on your part and causes the adcom to question the various other parts of the application.</p>
<p>All of the New England states have a lot of students who apply to Harvard. Unfortunately, there are only a limited number of alumni who are willing to volunteer their time (usually at least a minimum of 2 hours per student including the interview and writing the report). Most Harvard alums -- including retired people -- also are very busy. The EA interviews also happen in a very short time frame that also is an especially period for many volunteers. Consequently, it can take a while to get an interview even when there are a lot of alums in your area. In some cases, one may end up being deferred and getting one's interview during the regular decision time. In other cases, one may get an acceptance, deferral or waitlist without getting an interview.</p>
<p>What I am wondering is that because I went about two weeks ago and got an interview at the Harvard admissions office if that would make up for my alumni interview.</p>