<p>It is polite to arrive right on time for an interview at a person's house. Drive around the block a few times if you get there too early.</p>
<p>Where is a good place to have the interview? Does that really depend on the interviewer?</p>
<p>Is it polite for ME to suggest a time and place?</p>
<p>Collegeperson, I had my interview at a Barnes & Noble and it lasted about an hour and 45 minutes. We both agreed on the time and place. I don't really see what the importance is of what was discussed because I'm sure every interviewer is different, as Northstarmom would agree. But, I'll be happy to tell you a little about mine. First, my interviewer greeted me and introduced himself. He started out by saying that he knew how involved I've been in, and outside of high school. I'm not sure how he knew all of this if he hadn't seen my application, but I didn't ask. Maybe I should have. He asked me which EC's I'd be interested in at Harvard and why. He also asked me why I chose Harvard and what qualities of the school I found to be outstanding. We spoke for quite a while about music, once I told him that I am a self-taught sax player and that it was important for me to be able to play as often as possible. After the interview was over and I was driving home, I was surprised to see that it lasted so long, but we enoyed coffee together and things just seemed to roll right along. I didn't have any idea at the time that it had lasted so long. I didn't dare look at my watch. My interviewer was extremely complementary, which gives me hope. :-) </p>
<p>My advise is to try to be as relaxed as possible. If you're relaxed, then the conversation will be easy and comfortable. Don't sweat it! Your interviewer is there to answer any questions about Harvard you can possibly think of. I was very much at ease with mine. Of course, a 6 mile run beforehand didn't hurt. :-)</p>
<p>"Where is a good place to have the interview? Does that really depend on the interviewer?</p>
<p>Is it polite for ME to suggest a time and place?"</p>
<p>The interviewer is doing you a favor. This particularly is true of alumni interviewers, who are going out of their way to provide a service to students and their alma mater.</p>
<p>It is polite for you to do everything possible to meet at a time and place that is convenient for the interviewer.</p>
<p>i had my interview the other day at the harvard club in nyc. it's really nothing to worry about. it lasted about 45 minutes at a dining table for two. the conversation flowed well and we enjoyed laughs as well as an exchange of interesting information. i own MANY books on college admissions and studied all of the basic information to a point where i was answering questions with absolutely no hesitation and very little use of colloquialisms such as "like" or "you know." my advice is to know, in detail, about yourself, your family, your school, the school you are applying to, and what you want to study and why. some other things to think about are good books that you've read lately, current events (i was prepared to talk about Arafat/election/blahblah), and ways to express your passion for learning. studying all of this will help you to be comfortable in the situation. don't forget to smile, look neat, and to speak up. above all, do NOT PANIC!! i hope this was helpful.</p>
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<p>I e-mailed my interviewer about a week ago and he still hasn't responded...</p>
<p>Should I schedule an interview with someone else?</p>
<p>Binarystar: How could you e-mail your interviewer before your interviewer contacted you? My experience has been that Harvard gives the interviewers info on the students: The reverse doesn't happen. Are you referring to an interview with an alum of another university?</p>