<p>Hey all,</p>
<p>Does it help to have an on campus interview (in addition to the regional one) in regards to admissions? Would it be worth a trip to Yale for this interview? Thanks!</p>
<p>Interviews are the least important part of the college admissions process, so my guess would be that it wouldn’t make a difference one way or the other. </p>
<p>BTW: On-campus interviews are NOT conducted by Yale admissions staff, but by Yale senior students. See: <a href=“Interviews | Yale College Undergraduate Admissions”>Interviews | Yale College Undergraduate Admissions;
<p>I wouldn’t say it’s the least important but it falls under the “considered” category along with having an alumni relation, being first generation, race.ethnic status, state/geographical residency, volunteer work, and work experience. If you want to focus on what is important look at the following:</p>
<p>Rigor of secondary school record
Class rank
Academic GPA
Standardized test scores
Application Essay
Recommendation</p>
<p>Nonacademic
Extracurricular activities
Talent/ability
Character/personal qualities</p>
<p>If you’re otherwise in the area, then attempt to set up an interview. Otherwise, it’s not worth it to do so separately at all.</p>
<p>I would also repeat the assertion that it’s the least meaningful aspect of any applicant’s folder. (and this is from person about to begin his 23rd year of interviewing applicants – now which average 13-15 per year)</p>
<p>For whom is it most meaningful? Those who are clearly on the bubble – i.e. a vast minority of applicants.</p>
<p>What does “on the bubble” mean?</p>
<p>^^ Same thing as “on the fence”. See: [On</a> the bubble](<a href=“http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/on-the-bubble.html]On”>http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/on-the-bubble.html)</p>