<p>Hi I have two questions. I just had my interview, and my interviewer said that I was one of the most articulate people he has ever interviewed. Is he just saying that? Because I read on here that interviewers are supposed to make the applicant feel like the interview went great no matter what. Second, on the little check boxes on the Common application (Top 10%, Top 5%, Best of Career, etc.), what would constitute a good recommendation? Like mostly Top 10% and some Top 5%? Or mostly top 5% and some Best of Career? Or Mostly Best of Career?</p>
<p>1) Let it make you happy, but don't expect it too boost your application too much. I've heard too many stories on here about applicants being told by admin that they are a "shoe in" for blah blah college, but are then shocked to be rejected.</p>
<p>Thanks. Anyone else about the recommendation?</p>
<p>"I read on here that interviewers are supposed to make the applicant feel like the interview went great no matter what."</p>
<p>I interview for my Ivy alma mater and have never even been close to presenting that false "sales job". I'm pleasant w/everyone but admittedly, have never had a disaster encounter (although one H admittee (likely letter) was rather snooty during my interview w/her). I'd say 100% of the fifty or sixty interviewees felt good after leaving our session -- and they should. However, only about 8 or 9 of them were offered admission.</p>
<p>I'm totally certain that I only see one slim slice of the overall applicant. I know besides my comments, many, many other factors go into the decision so I never sweat it nor bend over backwards to reassure the interviewee besides being very polite and engaging.</p>
<p>Wow sweet thank you very much. Does anybody know anything about the recommendations?</p>