<p>I visited Johns Hopkins University the past summer to get the details on applying and such...and it didn't seem that interviews were emphasized at all. Everytime I looked at an application or just general info sections, I saw that interviews at JHU were available, but not required. </p>
<p>However, I got a paper application in the mail yesterday, and I was randomly flipping through it, just to make sure nothing was different from the online application. While perusing, I saw in small size 4 font, "Interviews are optional but recommended". Now this comes to me as a strong signal to arrange an interview, so should I schedule one? Would a good interview give any edge over other applicants? I would also like to know what goes on in an interview besides getting to know the applicant well...</p>
<p>"Interviews are an optional part of the admissions process. More informative than evaluative, they provide prospective students and applicants with an opportunity to meet one-on-one with an admissions representative.</p>
<p>Discussions typically address your academic background, goals, interests, and what you would contribute to the campus community. Your interviewer will also answer your questions, share experiences, and offer his or her own point of view about Hopkins."</p>
<p>The language you read in the application is language we used from a couple of years ago. I had thought it had been removed for the 2007 application, but I guess not. Interviews are available, but it is important to note that they are informational only. This means they will not impact your admissions review positively or negatively -- students who interview do not have a better chance for admission.</p>
<p>Interviews are conducted by admissions representatives (students when done on-campus, alumni when done off-campus) and they are much more a discussion then a Q&A session.</p>
<p>If I do an on-campus interview, will it always be with a student, or could it be with an admissions counselor? Also, after the interviews, does the student/alumnus fill out an evaluation sheet of some kind, or can they contact JHU about the student?</p>
<p>In almost every situation, an on-campus interview with be conducted by one of our Admissions representative, a trained upperclass student. The only time an admissions counselor will conduct the interview, is if one of the students does not show up for their assigned interview slot.</p>
<p>Yes, following the interview, the interviewer does a write-up of what was discussed during the interview. This really is not an evaluation sheet, as our interviews are informational in context. It is just a summary of the conversation with a bit of feedback about the prospective students. This write-up is added to the student's application folder, but plays little to no part in the evaluation process.</p>
<p>is it ok if i handwrite in my info at the top of the teacher evaluation and college evaluation and stuff.... my mom is getting all mad at me for writing it in instead of typing on a typewriter or something</p>
<p>The Admissions Committee is not concerned with trivial issues such as whether or not a student handwrites a certain section of their application. Just make sure everything is legible.</p>
<p>Hey AdmissionsDaniel, when will I be able to schedule an alumni interview? On the site it says mid-October, but can you give me an approximate date?</p>