<p>I'm just curious. Did you guys all do ur interviews??? I just want to see how many people did and didnt. please answer --</p>
<p>(Yes/No)</p>
<p>Well, I didnt do it. </p>
<p>NOOO</p>
<p>yes. </p>
<p>and it was purrrrty bad. yea it was unfortunately my very first interview....</p>
<p>uh oh-</p>
<p>ITs okay. better than not having it at aLL!!!</p>
<p>MUCH BETTER! I'd say.</p>
<p>Yes! and it was easily one of the most pleasant experiences I have had, even though it was held at an elite private school (for early a candidates) and i'm a pro-public school guy. we keep in touch regularly, she's such a great person. i was deferred though.</p>
<p>My uncle interviews for Harvard, so I get alot of tips on interviews. It really depends. If you see yourself as a charismatic, funny, likable person who can think well on your feet, than yes, you definitely should take an interview. Harvard interviews are conducted by two alumni, who "grade" you on 1. Academic success/potential, 2. Extracurricular activities, 3. Overall personality.</p>
<p>What are the weightings for each?</p>
<p>I don't know. That's for the actual Harvard Admissions office to decide. Interviewers simply give their input for those criteria. However, if you have a sour personality, or come off as excessively "nerdy" (unarticulate) you will seriously have to be the next Einstein, or Tiger Woods to be admitted. It's that competitive.</p>
<p>Damn I thought it was all personality and ECs, not academic success/potential - does this mean you have to use your brain as well?!</p>
<p>What does your uncle look for in an interviewee, and who was his best interviewee and why? (if you can get this info - thanks)</p>
<p>If you are applying to Harvard, interview. They are not optional. If you have the opportunity to interview and decline it, they will assume you have something major to hide.</p>
<p>all the interviewers do is try to determine your personality. If you come off as pretentious or arrogant, they will put it in their evaluation. Think of the interview as a direct connection to the admissions office. If you seem lazy, and uncaring the admissions people will know. As to who his best interviewee was, I cant specify, but it is someone who 1) Is extremely strong academically, 2) Has dedicated himself to a sport or EC and has gotten nationwide or even international recognition for it; dont think that signing up for a lot of EC's just for the sake of resumes will get you in; it won't. Stick with one thing and GET GOOD at it. 3) Someone who has an engaging personality, a sense of humor, and the perfect balance between modesty and assertiveness.</p>
<p>Ok thanks. Do Harvard not like you if you're not amazing at any of your ECs, but fairly good at a few?</p>
<p>its best to have one thing that'll make you stand out from everyone else. remember that virtually all of the 11,000 or so students are at least "fairly good" at several EC's. One EC that shows that you are unique and have put in alot of time will help even more. In addition, it shows drive.</p>
<p>Someone a few weeks ago posted a link to the packet Harvard sent all Alumni interviewers. It told the interviewers exactly what they should look for. Maybe someone still has this link?</p>
<p>If you're hinting at me, sorry, dont have it.</p>
<p>i have my interview next monday. any specific tips? (besides "be yourself" etc.) :)</p>
<p>hmm... arive exactly on time, if you arrive early it will be seen as rude, as you will likely be barging in on someone's interview session.
Be articulate. Practice with a parent, or anyone else you know. Have them give tips from their perspective. Eye contact is important. Since there will likely be two interviewers (so they can tag-team asking questions while the other takes notes) look between them both as equally as possibly. If you were in a newspaper, magazine, etc. and it is something that you're proud of, by all means, bring it. They love that kind of stuff. Also, make sure you have your stats memorized (gpa, sat's, sat2's, AP's, etc. This sounds silly, but you will sound like a real idiot if you are unclear about your own record.)
Hmm, what else...stay calm, try to keep it in a conversational tone. Don't be too eager "bragging" about yourself and your achievements, but don't make them fish for EC's.</p>
<p>All in all, show interest in Harvard, and think up an answer for the question "Why do you want to go to Harvard?" before hand, so you can answer smoothly. (one of the key questions)</p>
<p>Hope this helps, good luck!!!</p>
<p>Interviews can be vastly different depending on the interviewer.</p>
<p>If you are nervous, consider the possible questions they could ask you, and think about good answers. All you really need to do, though, is relax and act naturally (i.e. be yourself lol).</p>
<p>hm while visiting Harvard over the summer, my local adcom explicitly said that Harvard interviews are required - ergo, this topic is somewhat moot. Unless there are special circumstances, of course.</p>
<p>Anyone know if actual interviews with adcoms are worth anything? I think I screwed mine up but I enjoyed myself spectularly; he asked some very interesting questions, I just wasn't quick enough on my feet to articulate back at the time.</p>
<p>I had a bad interview and my adcom called me up and gave me a second shot over the phone.</p>
<p>not to be nosy or anything, but what made it a bad interview, just out of curiosity?</p>