<p>My son did not interview or visit Whitman - saying he will visit if he's accepted. However, he hasn't requested an alumni interview either. Will having an interview increase his chances of acceptance?</p>
<p>I think Whitman values what is often termed "demonstrated interest" so if it is a top choice he should find a way to convey that interest strongly by at least engaging the admissions rep by email or attending local visits to the school, etc. Without any evidence that he is definitely interested (beyond submitting an application) it becomes easy to assume that they are a "back-up" choice. They are very consious about building a student community of students who really want to be there. If he is shy about the interview process, maybe he would at least get involved in some email exchange with students through their website. If you look at the admissions portion of the website you will see how that is done. My guess is that their local alumni interviewers are pretty easy to talk to as well.</p>
<p>They don't have alumni interviews. If you interview, you interview with an actual adcom... who will eventually read your application. From what I understand, it's too late to have an interview now unless he actually visits campus. (check their website)</p>
<p>When my D interviewed 3 years ago it was on campus with a student. Don't know if the student was on the admissions committee, or just work-study working in the admissions office.</p>
<p>"They don't have alumni interviews. If you interview, you interview with an actual adcom... who will eventually read your application. From what I understand, it's too late to have an interview now unless he actually visits campus. (check their website)"</p>
<p>Ditto.</p>
<p>Whitman has a few students that serve as interns for the office. They conduct interviews and help run various programs like visitor's days. That might explain why a student interviewed your daughter.</p>
<p>On their website, "Interviews are an optional, but highly recommended, part of the application process at Whitman. You should regard an interview as a two-way dialogue. A conversation with a staff member allows us to become better acquainted with you so we may understand and evaluate your academic and personal strengths. It also gives you the chance to learn more about our academic programs, activities on campus, financial aid, and to ask any other questions you may have about Whitman. If your parents accompany you to campus, they will be invited to ask their questions immediately following your interview."</p>
<p>Padraig</p>