<p>Does UPenn contact me to set up an interview?
Or do I have to contact the local alum?
Is it too late to schedule an interview?</p>
<p>An alum will call you to schedule an interview if one is avaliable. Even if you haven't gotten one yet, you could still get one later. But not having one doesn't hurt your chances any.</p>
<p>Your local Penn committee will contact you.</p>
<p>Thanks!
I know I have two alums around here who are supposed to do the Penn interviews...
No need to worry I guess? Just waiting...</p>
<p>I submitted my application on Dec.10 and was just contacted about an interview two days ago. So I'd say no worries.</p>
<p>are interviews required? recommended?</p>
<p>Interviews are not required, but they are offered by alumni in areas around the country. Not everyone will get a call, about half do. It can be an advantage to have a good interview, so if you are offered one, I'd recommend it. OTOH, not getting one won't hurt your chances.</p>
<p>What are some common questions that the Penn interviewer asked you guys?</p>
<p>Interviews can't really hurt you and a good interview won't significantly increase your chances. Collegecountdown made a post ranking the most important aspects of the application for Penn, and I think the interview recieved a 3 (considered). It's a good time to ask question and express your interest in Penn. In fact, it would be a good idea if you ASKED MORE QUESTIONS THAN YOUR INVTERVIEWER. That shows interest and if Penn is numero uno for you, be sure to say that. Good luck!</p>
<p>So as for asking your interviewer questions, what sort of questions should I ask? I don't want to make it seem like I've done nothing to research Penn (Wharton) myself.</p>
<p>(I'm doing a lunch interview with a Wharton alum next Sunday)</p>
<p>Anyone here have experience with a Penn interview?</p>
<p>Mine is this afternoon and I'm planning on asking if the school uses Philadelphia as an educational resource in classes, if the large student body results in less advice and attention to undergrads, and asking my interviewer his personal favorite and least favorite parts of Penn. This is my fifth interview (I've had ones for Wellesley, Swarthmore, Yale, Harvard) and I pretty much ask the same questions each time, with a little bit of tweaking to the specifics of that school.</p>
<p>I had an interview last year. It was a lot easier than I thought it would be. However, I'm really good at talking to adults, so it wasn't a big stretch for me. Just be natural, be nice, and be interested (no sucking up either - people can smell that).</p>
<p>If you are offered an interview, you really should take it. If you decline you get a 0. It looks antisocial. So take that stupid interview when you get the chance.</p>
<p>See the other thread </p>
<p>"Collegecountdown made a post ranking the most important aspects of the application for Penn"</p>
<p>Can someone send a link?</p>
<p>linked it: <a href="http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/showthread.php?t=137443&highlight=essay%5B/url%5D">http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/showthread.php?t=137443&highlight=essay</a></p>
<p>Gah I just got an e-mail from my local Penn representative. He told me his best time to conduct an interview is first thing in the morning at 7:30 am but I have class at 8:00 am. What should I do? He seems like he's very busy.</p>
<p>Is there any way you can get an excused late for school?</p>
<p>mrman-- i had one and was accepted ED. it really is nothing to worry about. i was a little nervous but just relax...the interviewer doesn't really care about you that much, he is just there to affirm that you aren't some crazy applicant and that you at least have the basic requirements for penn.</p>