<p>how key are they? i was under the influence that schools would contact me after I submit my applications (which I have not done yet) for interviews. Is this not correct? I know an interview would be very beneficial to me but I am unsure how to go about having one. I am sad because I checked out the George Washington website too late and the interviews are self-made and the deadline was December 1. How much will this negatively affect me?</p>
<p>Also, how important is it that you have visited the school you are applying to, on the application?</p>