Is it immoral to interview with a college you don't plan to apply to as "practice"?

Applying to College
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<p>A couple colleges have offered me admissions or alumni interviews in my area, but I don't really plan to apply to any of them. I was wondering if it might be beneficial to go ahead and sign up for an interview though just so I get a feel for what they're like and I know what to expect.</p>

<p>Plus it would be a lot more low-stress if I knew I didn't actually care about getting accepted into the college I was being interviewed by since I wouldn't be planning to apply in the first place.</p>

<p>What do you suggest? Is this wrong, immoral, intelligent, stupid??</p>

<p>has anyone done this? how'd it turn out?</p>

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<p>You're just one person, it won't mess up the college's admissions process, so I say go for it!</p>

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<p>Who cares whether it's immoral or not? Morality is in the eye of the beholder... you're not breaking a law or code, so I guess do it unless it you think it's awfully immoral and will kill your karma.</p>

<p>In a day where people lie about their ethnicity and do community service to be able to say they did it, I don't think applying to an extra college with unusual intentions will hurt anybody.</p>

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<p>uuhhh no</p>

<p>i'm not doing any interviews, but this is actually a good idea that i'd use</p>

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<p>haha yay i got my first "practice" interview scheduled in two weeks with the dean of admissions for Smith College. i'll be sure to let ppl know how it goes if anyone's interested. i haven't sent in an application yet and i don't plan to but hopefully it will be a positive learning experience anyway.</p>

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<p>Hmm. I don't see why the interview should be so stressful that you need real practice sessions. Long as you know why you want to go to the school you want to go to.. and remember the past 4 years of your life... you should be fine.</p>

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<p>What's immoral about it? For all you know, based on the interview, you may decide to apply. That has happened.</p>

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<p>My son went to an interview with a school he wasn't really interested in for the same reason you're considering. He is now applying and very interested.</p>

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<p>Do an interview at an all-women's college if you're a male. Then they'll know that you're not serious.</p>

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<p>A casual interview at the Starbucks on the corner of East 82nd Street is different from a formal interview at the Harvard Club. Fair warning.</p>

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<p>as long as you pay the application fee.</p>

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<p>Immorallity is probably not the right word. However, many people do it, for whatever that is worth. Plus you never know, you might like the place as a result. Gives them a chance to sell also.</p>

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<p>It would very great if, while in the interview, you suddenly learn things about the school you never knew, and end up changing your mind and applying.</p>

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<p>I agree with Northstarmom and others that the interview may give you a new perspective on the school, and it certainly isn’t immoral by any means. But think about what you want to say. You might want to be careful about walking that fine line between truth and dishonesty with your answers. In my daughter’s interview(s), she fielded questions like, “What appeals to you most about our school?” “How did we end up on your short list of potential colleges?” “Why do you think you’re a good fit here?” And so on. If you truly have no interest in the place, either the truth will come out in the interview, or you’ll be doing a lot of prevaricating.</p>

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<p>its not immoral just stupid. There all different and their not hard</p>

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<p>Most likely someone here has already notified the dean of admissions for Smith College about your post on this forum. They will find out who you are, and notify all other top colleges that you are applying to about your unethical conduct. Enjoy the interview :-).</p>