<p>I’m applying ED and I was wondering if the admissions people hold it against you if you don’t want to do an interview. From what I have heard, they seem to be hit or miss, and I don’t want to take a risk. However, would they look down on an applicant if they knew I had the opportunity to participate in an interview but still chose not to?
THANKS!</p>
<p>I'm curious (and I have no idea whether Barnard would want to know as well) why someone who has sufficient certainty about wanting to go to Barnard to apply ED would not want to take advantage of an opportunity (i.e., an interview) to communicate special interest and to make an impression as an individual.</p>
<p>I have the same question as Caleno about this. If you are concerned about the interview somehow hurting your chances, don't be. It's an opportunity to strengthen your application and to learn more about Barnard. I really do not think it can hurt you in any way. If you have the opportunity, I strongly suggest you take it!</p>
<p>I'm actually just really afraid that I will mess up horribly and nix any chances I have of getting in :( but thanks, and I will definitely take your advice.</p>
<p>No way, Mishka! Just go and be yourself and think of what YOU want to know about Barnard! Look it as a fantastic way to connect with someone on campus and find out all you can about what Barnard holds for you as well as letting them know what you have to offer Barnard...</p>
<p>You will do great!</p>
<p>My daughter is naturally a little reserved, but she seemed to enjoy the interview with a very recent alum and did not find it stressful. Go ahead!</p>
<p>i agree with everyone here! go for the interview. they do not ask crazy questions to try to stump you. i had applied ED last year and the interview i had was with one of the directors, and it was totally fine and engaging! and i'm not much of an eloquent speaker myself. interviews only help, and will never really hurt your chances.</p>
<p>i agree with peace! my old college guidance counselor was a formerly a college admissions officer at two top-tier colleges, and he said it helps somewhat to have an interview (cause it shows interest, initiative) but the actual contents of the interview will only make a difference in like 5% or so of cases - when it's absolutely mind-blowingly fantastic or horrendously awful. so, honestly, even if you aren't the most confident speaker, it will help that you actually had an interview, and almost definitely can't hurt!</p>
<p>I have a related question. My daughter flew to NYC for her Barnard interview yesterday and it turns out it was with a senior, not an admissions counselor.
We both were confused by that. It went very well....but....
What type of input do they have? Do they fill out a checklist or write a summary to give to admissions? Or was it solely for my daughter's own
questions? A Barnard rep is coming to my daughter's high school tomorrow and she hopes to make a good impression. Chances are, however, that there will be lots of girls.</p>
<p>My d's interview was also with a senior and she was admitted. </p>
<p>This is fairly standard practice, but certainly additional interest would be shown by your d attending the session with the rep at her school.</p>
<p>My girl was also interviewed by a Barnard student and she was admitted RD.</p>
<p>I never got an interview and I got in, but all the interviews I had at other colleges were rather enjoyable experiences (one exception: Duke, I got a terrible guy!). I doubt you'll manage to hurt your chances unless your panic gets hold of you to a very extreme degree.</p>