<p>"The Northwestern University Alumni Admission Council is pleased to offer informational interviews, conducted by a local alumnus/a of the University, to Regular Decision applicants. Interviews are not required, however they can provide insight into life as a Northwestern student and are an excellent opportunity to have your questions answered. Information about registering for interviews in your area can be found online at..."</p>
<p>So I got this from Northwestern. It's not a contact from any alumni for an interview. It's a general email. I've decided not to interview (based on my own feelings that my LAST two interviews were... um... "not the best" imo). Not gonna be a problem right?</p>
<p>Well it’s not required, but it doesn’t hurt to go. Plus, you’ll never know who you will meet that can open a lot of doors for you.</p>
<p>I’m a senior in high school, and I’ve already seen what connections you can get by just asking questions and showing an interest.</p>
<p>thanks for the input</p>
<p>bump</p>
<p>BUMP… hehe… just kidding, don’t answer if you don’t want to.</p>
<p>Certainly not a problem. Most schools recommend the interview because it can be very beneficial to the applicant. As for the application, it doesn’t make much of a difference, though the interviewer’s comments are considered. Will not hurt you if you skip the interview.</p>
<p>I do think you should take the interview. Most applicants will indeed decide to have it, so you will appear as having less ‘credentials’, if you want, when compared to them. If you look at colleges statistics, you will note that they accept many more applicants that decide to have an interview rather than those who prefer not to have it. The more personal your application, the greater your chance to ensure you have genuinely depicted your personality. Don’t be shy or nervous, just be yourself. If Northwestern is your top choice, you should do whatever you can to get that acceptance.</p>
<p>Best wishes!</p>