<p>How important are interviews at Barnard? I am planning on having one before I apply, and I am wondering if it really impacts the application.</p>
<p>Also, if any girls have already had a Barnard interview, I would greatly appreciate if you share your experience with it.</p>
<p>I didn't interview, but a friend of mine does them now. They're supposed to be very low stress--talk about your classes, extracurriculars, what you do during the summers, and why you're interested in Barnard. And, of course, answer any questions you have.</p>
<p>She says that mostly, the interview can only help you. As long as you don't say something completely stupid, that is. E.g. "I want to go to Barnard because I can't think when there's a cute boy in the room." Just be honest and your (smart) self.</p>
<p>My D enjoyed her Barnard interview the most of any. The interviewer herself was very impressive and, according to my D, the conversation between the two was wide-ranging, informal, and interesting. If the interview had been the deciding factor, my D would have gone to Barnard.</p>
<p>Did she have a student, alum, or admissions interview?</p>
<p>My daughter had a similar experience. Barnard was the first school we visited. The tour guide was terrific, followed by a low stress, fun and supportive interview. When it came to making a decision between Washington University, Northwestern and University of Washington Honor's Program, Barnard came out of top.</p>
<p>Mine had a recent alumni interviewer. She was in the second year of law school now, iirc. Had worked a year or two in between.</p>
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I just received an email from the admissions officer for my region, and I think I'll be interviewing with her next weekend. Any other advice on what to expect?</p>
<p>Just be prepared to answer why you like Barnard with some intelligent answers. Read some material before going in. </p>
<p>Briefly review what you'd like to touch on during the interview and why these things are important to you.</p>
<p>Be composed and enthusiastic. And good luck.</p>
<p>I interviwed with an admissions officer and just really talked about what I'd done in high school and why I liked Barnard.</p>