<p>Is there any real difference?</p>
<p>Does visiting Harvard campus for the interivew, help much?</p>
<p>I don't think harvard offers on-campus interviews...</p>
<p>oh... nevermind then. hahahaha</p>
<p>Matty- I'm 100% sure it does, or at least did this summer, because I had one =)</p>
<p>I heard that it helps, but it's only a supplement to the alumni interview (which is one of the official pieces of your application). Basically, you dress nicely, freak out in the lobby area, go to the office of a twenty-something/frazzled/somewhat-intimidating admissions officer when called, get asked about your QPA/test scores/list of ECs/"opinion," ask questions about Harvard, and finally realize the whole thing wasn't such a big deal after all.</p>
<p>You may go home with a newfound sense of confidence, but it's highly doubtful that an imperfect performance during the optional on-campus interview will hurt you. =)</p>
<p>wait. so is it worth it? or not? if so, I should get a plane ticket to boston asap...</p>
<p>woops. my bad.</p>
<p>sorry about that!!</p>
<p>From the site:</p>
<p>Have an interview with a member of our staff
An interview in Cambridge is not a required part of the application process, but a high school senior who will be in the area may arrange an office interview from June through November. Because of heavy demand and a limited staff of interviewers, we are unable to guarantee an interview. Our group information sessions do not require an appointment and can be a better use of time than an interview, if you must make a choice, because you may benefit from questions asked by other prospective students in the information session.</p>