<p>Hey guys,
I was wondering if you could help me figure something out. A week ago I got a call for a Vassar alumni interview. My alumnus scheduled it for the next day and upon arriving to the interview promptly told me that it was non-evaluative, and simply a chance for him to answer any questions I had about Vassar. He took no notes and directed the conversation towards the school instead of asking me about myself. We talked very casually (more so than I would have had I been told it counted towards my decision) and I found him easy to get along with.
However...
One of my friends got a call for an alumni interview a short time later and the lady who interviewed her stated that it <em>was</em> evaluative. Hers proceeded like a regular interview, as opposed to mine, which was pretty much an advertising session for the school (it was a lovely chat, but essentially a promotional tool).
I'm not sure what to think now. What could account for this inconsistency in interviewing style? Will the casual things I said be taken badly? What's going on? Is it all a trap? Did I get punk'd or something? I'm super confused! Thank you all so much for your input!</p>
<p>There are many threads and posts regarding this subject. And it’s still debated.</p>
<p>This is the information given to interviewers: [Vassar</a> College Alumni Admissions Program || Interviewing](<a href=“http://admissions.vassar.edu/aap/interviewing.html]Vassar”>http://admissions.vassar.edu/aap/interviewing.html)</p>
<p>The fact that there is a report seems to say that they do have some role. But. I don’t know. I’m also just a Vassar hopeful like you!</p>
<p>Ohreally, I can assure you Vassar or alumni do not set traps. Although, it does appear there’s a disparity between the information on Vassar’s webpage and that given by some alumni. Regardless, you don’t have any reason to worry.</p>