<p>I sent my common app, transcript, SAT's, and teacher rec's to Harvard well over a month ago. However, I could not submit the supplement. My parents figured it would be a waste of money to apply to any school merely for the "hell of it". Of course, once the interviewer called they came to believe Harvard "wanted me". By that time however the deadline passed, and I e-mailed the interviewer about how I would not be applying the Harvard. I moved on with my life...</p>
<p>Today however, Harvard admissions told me in an e-mail me that not all my application materials have been received...yet...and that I have until February 1 (ironic how such a scary e-mail reawakened my only chance to apply to Harvard).</p>
<p>But what about the interviewer?
Would it be rude/annoying/impolite to contact her again about how the "unusual circumstances" in my life have suddenly changed and beg for an interview? Is it too late to receive an interview from her? Should I wait and see if someone "new" is arranged for me?</p>
<p>Even if I'm one of the "for the hell of it" applicants, I can still contribute to Harvard's low acceptance rate...so help me.</p>
<p>you should definitely contact the interviewer and state the problem and no, it will not be impolite. As long as you have not “withdraw” your application officially, you’re still an applicant to Harvard. Also, unless you contact the admissions office yourself, I don’t think they will assign a new interviewer for you. They probably don’t even know you’ve turned down the interview.</p>
<p>To Harvard, as long as your application and payment were sent on time, you’re still “in the running”. The supplement and interview are separate things. The question is: do you still want to apply? (The email does not indicate you have any added chance; it was sent b/c you paid for the application to be reviewed and your application is incomplete.)</p>
<p>If this email reawakened your interest in Harvard, go for it. Afterall, you paid for it. Explain to the interviewer some sob story about why you couldn’t meet before, but quickly move on and describe all the wonderful reasons why Harvard should want you!</p>
<p>Now, don’t miss that Feb 1 deadline for the supplement!</p>
<p>Limabeans, I understand perfectly well I have no “added chance” because of the interview, but only in the traditional sense. The interview phone call did “add to my chances” of having my parents cough up a credit card payment. If anything, the phone call pushed me from 0% to maybe 5% chances for Harvard. 5% increase! (just imagine what the actual interview might do)</p>
<p>But hey, I still need some more advice on navigating this. I forgot to mention that the admissions office also sent me an e-mail saying that the interviewer contacted them…about how I had rejected the interview.</p>
<p>So I am not posing a completely obvious question. Is this interviewer person still able to “take my interview”?</p>
<p>^ Yes :)</p>
<p>What you need to do is to contact the interviewer - explain your circumstances and ask if you can re-interview. </p>
<p>The interviewer may be too busy (if too much time has elapsed) but most likely he/she will be able to interview you, or alternately he/she can refer you to the local alumni network who will set you up for another interview. </p>
<p>At the very least, contact Harvard admissions to ask about what they still require from you and ask about how to organize a new interview.</p>
<p>Can’t know until you ask. If you have a non-intrusive way (e-mail) of asking - yeah, you BET I’d be asking. Be prepared to explain why, and ready to possibly hear "no (they might just be too busy with new names, who knows). But - you can’t win if you don’t play.</p>