<p>this is a reminder for everyone who is applying early decision, if you haven't already requested an alumni interview today is the last day that you can do so! (for everyone else the deadline is 12/1, so you still have time). </p>
<p>First, interviews are not required and are only informational -- they will not help you get in.</p>
<p>Second, an on-campus interview is the same as an off-campus interview, just on-campus are conducted by students and off-campus are conducted by alumni. No need to do both.</p>
<p>From laxfan (who works in the admissions office): "First, interviews are not required"</p>
<p>From the admissions website: " Interviews are optional. They are informational rather than evaluative ... Alumni interviews are widely available across most of the continental United States. A limited number of interviews are offered for international students in certain locations. International students are still encouraged to request an interview..."</p>
<p>Interviews are not required of anybody, but they are avaliable through most of the US and some international locations, if you wish to have one.</p>