<p>Hey guys,
I was deferred ED and i just recently got a call for an interview. First off I found it rather odd that I would get an interview now as opposed to when I applied ED?</p>
<p>Secondly, Any advice that you guys would have in advice to the actual interview would be great! Ie. What questions were you asked, how long it was, how you think it went.</p>
<p>Im from LOng Island and will be meeting my interviewer in a Coffee Shop in Huntington so It sounds pretty cool and laid back.</p>
<p>Don't read anything into the fact you're getting an interview now as opposed to in the fall. There are a variety of reasons why ED applicants may not get interviewed, and interviewers are told it's OK to interview deferred students. </p>
<p>If you search CC, you will find many, many threads that give advice on interviews. In general, be articulate, express specific reasons for your interest in Brown, have good questions.</p>
<p>Just be yourself.
I know it sounds cliche, but just keep in mind the interview is not the be all end all of your application decision. Just breathe, try not to stress TOO much, and say what comes naturally.</p>
<p>I just had my interview for Brown very recently. I was very nervous, but it turned out to be absolutely relaxed and easy. I met my interviewer in Starbucks and we talked for around 45 minutes or so. It went exceptionally well, in my opinion. </p>
<p>The interview is never as scary in person as it is in your mind. Before you go, just make sure you have a general understanding of your own feelings about Brown and maybe some questions you would like answers to. Just answer honestly and your own conviction will be what impresses. Good luck!</p>
<p>Honestly... you shouldn't prepare all that much for interviews/stress out too much about them. Like Perfectedxchaos said, just be yourself! Know why you love Brown, and maybe think about some questions to ask your interviewer, but the interview really is more like a conversation about the things that interest you. You're not going to be "grilled." Don't be nervous! There's no reason to stress out about this.</p>
<p>I think the only question my interviewer asked me was "why do you want to go to Brown?"
The rest of the time, he just talked about Brown and Providence... He didn't really seem interested in my activities/interests.</p>
<p>^ I agree. I just had my interview yesterday and "Why Brown?" was the first and only real thing that my interviewer asked. We just merely touched on some of my extracurriculars and talked about other random things. But nonetheless, it was really relaxed and turned out to be my favorite interview to date. </p>
<p>Keep in mind, though, that interviewers are not all the same!</p>
<p>Same thing with my interview. I had it yesterday and he asked me outright why Brown? Good thing I was prepared for it. We did, however, spend a good deal of time talking about one of my classes and my soccer team and traveling which came up when he asked about ecs. But like the others, mine was pretty lax pretty awesome lol</p>
<p>My interview was fantastic, and I really connected with my interviewer. She also asked Why Brown?, and let me ramble on for goodness knows how long about my love for the school. She was very encouraging about my post-secondary plans---wherever I end up.</p>
<p>The first question my interviewer asked (after some small talk) was Why Brown?, too. After I answered it, though (and I thought I answered it in a unique way and with passion!), she told an anecdote about her time at Brown... and then asked me why I liked Brown again! I immediately thought Aaah, my first answer wasn't good enough! Everyone must have said that! She thinks I'm just spitting out formulaic, rehearsed answers!!! but she responded positively to both of my answers so... who knows? Maybe she was "testing" me to see if I really loved Brown, or maybe she just forgot that she had already asked me that question? Anyway, it worked out okay, but it was scary at first.
After that, we talked about everything from the Brown band to why Physics sucks to making my HS more environmentally-friendly. It ended up being a really good interview... in spite of the first two questions.</p>