<p>For those of you who applied RD, have you been contacted for an interview yet? When is the deadline to be interviewed?</p>
<p>I completed my application about a month ago and already recieved confirmation on that but have yet to recieve any information regarding an interveiw.</p>
<p>yeah i also received confirmation that they received my app, but they haven't contacted me for an interview yet either. hmmm...not sure what the deadline is</p>
<p>They probably won't start until the RD deadline is over. That's how it was for EA. In the meantime, enjoy your winter break!</p>
<p>Most alum interviewers are too busy now with the holidays to interview.</p>
<p>I got my EA interview before the EA deadline but I don't know anyone else who did.</p>
<p>Can someone please give me some advice as to what I should wear to my interview? It is going to be at my interviewers office and if it matters for anything, it's summer over here.</p>
<p>If you're male, wear a suit. Better to be overdressed than underdressed.</p>
<p>If you're female... um... wear something nice?</p>
<p>I'm a male... Are you sure about wearing a full on suit? Isn't that a bit too formal? I was thinking of wearing black pants, and a white business shirt.</p>
<p>I'm sure you could wear that attire if you'd like but I'd still suggest a suit. My father's friend is an alum interviewer for Harvard. He says that it's best to wear a suit because almost no interviewers will think poorly of you for wearing a suit but some interviewers will think poorly of you for not wearing a suit. I mean, don't go for a tux or anything, but look sharp. My interview didn't go well, but on the way out my interviewer thanked me for wearing a suit.</p>
<p>Alright thank you... Any tips for the interview itself - maybe some answers I should ponder over beforehand?</p>
<p>What makes you stand out compared to other applicants?
What could you contribute to Harvard?
What's your favorite high school class?
It really varies. The main questions they all have to ask are your name, address, and SAT scores.
Ironically, the hardest question, I thought, was what were my SAT scores because I couldn't remember them at all. It was the 3rd question my interviewer asked me, and I blanked out already.</p>
<p>--What others schools are you applying to?... Why do you think Harvard would be a better fit?
--Who is your hero?
--Do you display Courage? When?
--What novel has most affected your life?
--What is your greatest asset? And weakness?
--What are you afraid of?
--What type of television shows do you watch?
--Favourite movie?
Oh, and--- "How many hours do you study a night?"</p>
<p>I think a suit is a bit much. These things are supposed to be casual.</p>
<p>I just wore khakis and a nice shirt. If you want to be a little more formal, you could wear a tie as well.</p>
<p>The hardest question for me was, "Do you have any questions for me?" Come up with some in advance because you definitely don't want to answer "No."</p>
<p>And the best tip of all: don't overthink this!</p>
<p>You might come across as disingenuous, when I'm sure you DO genuinely care about the things you do and DO have genuine reasons for wanting to go to Harvard. A lot of these alums have been doing this for years; they'll spot a rehearsed answer 50 feet away, even if it is genuine.</p>
<p>As for attire, I'd ask the interviewer when he/she actually contacts you. You'll probably get a feel for their personality just by their voice and what they say to you. I met my interviewer in jeans and a long-sleeved shirt that didn't even belong to me; my interviewer told me to be casual. Good luck, you guys! :D</p>
<p>If you're going to the interviewer's office during a business day, I suggest wearing attire that would blend in: for guys, a shirt, tie and khakis, for females, a skirt or slacks, blouse and pumps. Unless your city or the office is very formal such as a law office, a suit probably is not necessary. </p>
<p>You always can ask the interviewer about appropriate dress.</p>
<p>I have another question about the interview. I have been contacted by an admissions representative and was given the name, e-mail address, and home and office phone numbers of my interviewer. This is probably a stupid question, but I was wondering how I should first go about contacting my interviewer. Is it okay to call him at home? Can I simply e-mail him? This whole part of the admissions process is so nerve-racking to me. I don't really know how to begin, and I don't want to ruin my chances by making a really bad first impression. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks!</p>
<p>calling is okay, as long as you present yourself professionally. If you're hesitant about that, then just email. They're really nice people and normal too.
My interview was at the interviewer's house so I wore a nice sweater and slacks.</p>
<p>Thanks!!! So does the interviewer pick the time and place for the interview, or should you e-mail/call ready with a time and place that you would prefer?</p>
<p>I got my interview about three weeks before the EA deadline.</p>
<p>You don't need to wear a suit...go w/ a shirt and tie though.</p>
<p>Be ready for anything. My interviewer and I ended up talking about World War I, II, and the future of the European Union for about 45 minutes. </p>
<p>My best advice is to just be open, friendly, and sincere. Don't try to sound too smart by using big words. AND ASK THEM QUESTIONS!</p>
<p>Good luck. It's easy.</p>
<p>Just my 2c,
I was never considering wearing a suit for my interview. I wore a light pink polo from Express and some slacks, made sure to shave, and put on some nice cologne.</p>
<p>Luckily, my interviewer and I clicked very well and I never got asked anything out of the ordinary.</p>