<p>Some colleges it is required, some recommended; </p>
<p>the other logical possibility is </p>
<p>A) that not having it will not detract; </p>
<p>B.1)having it and it goes well might add; </p>
<p>B.2) and of course, having it and 'you blow it' (aren't 'on your game' that day), it cd detract (in which case it wd have been better to NOT do it and to let 'sleeping adcons lie' :) ).</p>
<p>When I applied, interviews (for NU and for other schools I was planning to apply to) counted for close to nothing. Interviews are generally for your own benefit, so that you can ask questions and learn more about the school.</p>
<p>It’s definitely not required. I didn’t have an interview. But I don’t know whether it might be a tip factor for someone who’s on the border, or whether, all other things equal, it could give an edge to someone who had an interview.</p>
<p>I just had my interview. I would try to do it if i was you. The lady said she had been doing this for 20 years, so the school respected her opinion and it is important to show yourself beyond paper. It isnt crucial because not everyone can have them, but they are definetly underrated. They are important, just not crucial.</p>
<p>At schools which offer, but do not require, alumni interviews, they are of de minimis importance… at best.
It is mostly for the applicant.
My advice would be to do an interview only if (a) you think you come across extremely well in interviews; or (b) you think it would be helpful for you to get some information about the school from an alum; and (c) you have the time (i.e., you are not so overloaded with applications, interviews, schoolwork and other obligations that it will not add to your stress to do the interview).
Good luck.</p>
<p>thanks all. sounds reasonable.</p>