<p>Our son received a phone call from a local alum to set up an offcampus interview with him. He met with her over the weekend and thought the interview went well.</p>
<p>Should we read it as a positive sign if they chose to interview him?</p>
<p>Did he apply early decision or regular? </p>
<p>Yes, it is a very good sign. That’s exactly what happened to my D last year. She was so surprised! That was a really nice touch. She applied RD but submitted her application in September of last year.</p>
<p>Assuming WashU does Interviews a similar way to all the other schools, it means nothing. Usually interview is offered but not required if there is an alumni available in the area. I believe interview is just one of those pieces in the puzzle. Not sure how much of a role it plays. </p>
<p>To those who didn’t get an interview request, don’t worry. My S was accepted without one.</p>
<p>I am an interviewer. Don’t take it as any sign positive or negative. If just means there’s an alum in your area who could interview him.</p>
<p>If it went well, that’s great. But I can tell you from experience that 90% of the interviews I’ve done went “well,” 5% bad, and 5% outstanding. Of the kids I interviewed last year, every single one of them was admitted. Quite frankly the interview very rarely sways a decision in either direction.</p>
<p>Just as a note to others who might be reading this though - don’t be an idiot and talk with your parent (in earshot of your interviewer) how you think “it went well, and it’s good practice for the schools I actually care about.” For real, I had someone say that not realizing I was nearby. It’s incredibly frustrating to volunteer your time and hear that (no matter if it’s true in your case at all). </p>
<p>He applied RD and submitted his application in early November. </p>