So I applied to Duke and I indicated “No” when it asked whether or not I wanted an interview because I was under the impression that interviews were only for people who had to clarify parts of their application but then my friends told me that interviews are so that you can learn more about the school and so the school can learn more about you. I really wish I had said yes because Duke is one of my dream schools and I’m REALLY worried. Would it shine a bad spotlight on me if I emailed the admissions office and explained my situation???
No. It would be prudent of you to email or call admissions right away.
Call them tomorrow and request an interview. I am sure there are people who get in without an interview. Look at their common date set and see how they rank interviews.
On the Common Data Set, an Interview is marked “Considered”.