<p>I already toured Johns Hopkins last June and interviewed when I visited. But I am going back again next week to do an overnight visit and to see it in session and I can't decide if I should interview again. My first interview went very well and the interviewer definitely liked me. I would have the time to interview and a slot is available to me. So should I schedule an interview for this visit? Or is it unnecessary? Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.</p>
<p>The common data set for JHU shows that the interview is considered. It probably wouldn’t hurt you if you have the time. But it may not give you the boost that you are hoping for, especially when they have other factors that they look at as being more important.</p>
<p>nah… …</p>
<p>Even though people tend to believe the interview is considered, several admissions officers have personally said (when I visited there or met them at college fairs) that the interview for Hopkins is much much more informative than evaluative - they see it as a good way for you to communicate with alums or current students and to learn a bit more about Hopkins. Ultimately, since not everyone is able to interview, they tend to not pay attention to it, and while the interviewer does write a report back to the admissions board about how the interview went, the report is more a summary of the conversation - the topics discussed, etc., than an evaluation of what a great student you are. Ultimately, most admissions officers tend to agree that interviews are great if you’re a bit on the edge or if you really want to get a better feel for what Hopkins is and what it stands for, not so much if you hope to get an edge in the admissions process.</p>