Interview 4 days before decisions come out?

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<p>I know I've already made a thread like this, but my interview was schedule and now my mind is full of all sorts of thoughts</p>

<p>When I called my interviewer, she was extremely friendly, sounded very excited. We scheduled for this Sunday. I thought this was odd; I would have thought, since she contacted me so late, we should try to get it over with as soon as possible so that Harvard has time to consider my interview.</p>

<p>Does this mean Harvard will not consider my interview (ie either they gave me the interview out of courtesy...or I've already been accepted- HA I know, wishful thinking)? Or will they be able to consider it, even though it's so close to D-day?</p>

<p>I've just never heard of an interview this late. I'm kind of panicking o.o and it WOULD happen to me, the most paranoid and stressed out person on the face of the earth ;)</p>

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<p>The fact remains that none of us work for Harvard. Therefore, we cannot factually answer this question for you.</p>

<p>This is logical.</p>

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<p>Are you doing a phone interview with an admissions person at Harvard or meeting a local alumni?</p>

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<p>^meeting with alumni in person. she’s one of the officers of the harvard club in my area</p>

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<p>who knows, maybe she was just slow to call you; or maybe you are tops on the waiting list; or maybe you have been accepted and they want to urge you to choose Harvard…you see, your guess is as good as any of ours.</p>

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<p>It’s possible that your app is one of those last-minute ones that they’ve reserved for March 31… I wouldn’t worry too much about it :slight_smile: Just do your best. None of us know for sure, and you’re really not going to get any concrete answers on here.</p>

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<p>fuzzy: what do you mean “one of those last-minute ones that they’ve reserved for March 31”?</p>

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<p>Well, evaluations have already concluded. Perhaps this basically confirms the suspicions that the interview essentially holds no evaluative worth (excluding extreme circumstances).</p>

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<p>just curious, how do you know evaluations have been concluded? i’m sure the bulk of them must be, but isn’t it possible some slots are still in flux (and may be decided by the outcome of interviews right up to the deadline?)</p>

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<p>The interview is definitely worth something. I can confidently say that my interviewer made a difference in the outcome of my application. It’s just another part of the process; it matters to the Admissions Office, but won’t get you in on its own.</p>

<p>As to why you are having your interview so late…we can only speculate. But it shouldn’t be a determining factor in the outcome of your application. Just be relaxed, poised and true. Good luck!</p>

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<p>Good luck, but it would be so funny and tragic if you got rejected in the end.</p>

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<p>^ “It would be so funny” Honestly man, what the hell are you talking about? I am applying as well, and under no circumstances would I see my rejection as being funny.
That is the sort of thing that should be left un-said, even if your (slightly warped I think) sense of humour finds it so.</p>

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<p>Pssshaw. Don’t want to jinx it, but…I’d be thinking you’re in. I mean, do you really think they’d be wasting their time right now otherwise? They had you in the “admit” pile. Then noticed - wow, no interview…let’s try and get one and make sure he only has 1 head. No WAY they’d tease/stress you with this when you KNOW decisions are basically done, right? I’ll offer up…ummm… five bucks. Can’t wait to hear from you on D-day (though I think I already know the answer). But I won’t say congrats…that doesn’t sound “lucky”. Leavin’ it to the “Universe” until you know for sure.</p>

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<p>^this theory is probably the most plausible of the ones proffered (although i hesitate to say this, because, if you’re like i am, you might prefer to discount your chances in advance to minimize the likelihood of disappointment)</p>

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<p>Keep your hopes up Stupefy, this looks like a good sign and maybe you’re borderline. But of course you have to be real careful with expectations with this sort of thing so best of luck on your interview and let’s hope April 1st is amazing for you.</p>

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<p>Stupefy: perhaps you can ask the interviewer why such a late interview so he/she can give you some insight. Please do keep us posted on this CC. Thanks!</p>

<p>Good luck to your interview.</p>

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This isn’t true.</p>

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<p>Stupefy - PM Northstarmom; she has in the past served as a Harvard alumni interviewer, and may still.</p>

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Thank you! I do plan to inquire politely about that at the end of the interview, if she doesnt bring it up herself.</p>

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I did earlier this week and here is what she said</p>

<p>"Interviews depend greatly on the interviewers’ schedules.Harvard does pay attention to interviews this late. I know because I’ve done interviews this late, and have had Harvard ask follow-up questions about them. "</p>

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<p>According to this [url=<a href=“http://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2010/01/a-first-for-harvard/]article[/url”>http://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2010/01/a-first-for-harvard/]article[/url</a>], released by Harvard itself, it is true. (The second-to-last paragraph states that evaluations concluded March 20.)</p>