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<p>so I haven’t seen the info sheet yet, nor has columbia given me any questions. You can probably expect a why columbia question. An older interviewer might have been doing it for a long time or might have their kids get in as legacy and then decide they would like to get back in touch and interview. I would speak a little more formally if speaking to an older interviewer, perhaps not ask questions about specific columbia professors or traditions, but ask questions about their experience, how columbia has influenced them, and whether they’ve kept in touch with classmates and fellow alums, what sorts of events they go to etc. Older or younger interviewers though still look for enthusiasm, research into the school, interest, generally being easy to get along with. 4-5 years ago I found my older interviewers to be more interested in just having a chat and less interested in seeing answers to specific questions. Perhaps that was just my experience though.</p>
<p>@confidentialcoll: You said:</p>
<p>“If you’re a below average applicant then a stellar interview will not get you in”</p>
<p>Could I know if I would be considered below average or not?</p>
<p>SAT: 1890(Retaking SAT in Nov. and sending it to Columbia…expecting a 2000+)
SAT II: Chem 700 & Math II 610
GPA: 94.3/100
AP: AP Chem: 4| AP: World 4| AP US: 3
ECs: Volunteered for 200 hours at library and pharmacy. Member of NHS and member of a couple other clubs.
I wrote a strong essay IMO
I have strong recommendation letters (One of the recommendation letter was from a teacher that graduated form Columbia…not sure if that helps)
Im Egyptian (Dual citizenship: Egy. and US), goes to a very competitive HS, and lives in NYC.</p>
<p>Could a strong interview possibly increase my chance, even by a bit?</p>
<p>@ confidentialcolll and T26E4</p>
<p>A sincere thanks for your advice so far. I’m inevitably going to get an interview request soon enough, and will try to plan appropriately!</p>