<p>Hi! first of, thanks for taking your time to look at this thread. I was called for an interview today, however, I wasn't home at the time so my answering machine picked up instead. I live in a really small town southwest of MN and my interviewer mentioned that he lives in twin cities, which is like a 4-hour drive from here. </p>
<p>Unfortunately, my parents are not in the country at the moment and I am living alone so driving over there is not an option. I am going to give him a call back tomorrow, what should I do? I really would like an interview but my parents aren't due back until the end of Feb. I really don't think that he wants to drive all the way here, not that I want him to; it'd be too much of a hassle, right? Any advice? anyone is or was in the same situation? help? thank you in advance!</p>
<p>P.S. my interviewer sounded like a really nice and intellectual, hopefully I will get to meet him. Somehow, hearing his message didn't scare the "you-know-what" out of me like I thought it would.</p>
<p>well, i have a car, just that my parents will never allow me to drive that far without their supervision. It's also winter, which means snow and icy roads, my parents will not even talk about this issue during this season. sigh....so confused!! thanks for the super quick reply and suggestion though!</p>
<p>Wow! if only my parents were here, but they're always gone! come back for a month and leave for another three months! not to mention leaving me alone to take care of our business now that my sister is in the U with my brother...so staying up in twins cities a day prior to the interview or a day after is not an option either, no one is here to help me take care of things! I'm really mad now...I don't want my chances ruined because of this!</p>
<p>well....considering that i am not "that" confident about my stats, I thought that maybe an interview will make me look a bit more interesting to them. That will be my last chance to let Harvard know a little more about me.</p>
<p>Telephone interview sounds interesting, can you do that? I'm a bit worried that we would not be able to communicate as well if the interview is over the phone. Maybe I'll propose that idea to my interviewer and see what he think about it. Thanks for the suggestions, more would be appreciated!</p>
<p>well...i called him back and he said he's going to set me up with another interviewer who would live closer to me than he. however, the other interviewer in question would not be someone in my state...since i live on the border of MN, he's going to contact someone in SD....in a town about an hour from where I am....would the fact that I am being interviewed by someone who's not from my state hurt me? would that interviewer hate me since he's not my local interviewer? so nervous....help, please?</p>
<p>an interviewer is an interviewer. he won't hate you cuz you can't go 4 hours away. i'm sure if hes a loving alumni of harvard, he won't mind spending an additional 1 hour of his time for his alma mater</p>
<p>desi: you need to fill out CSS/PROFILE, nothing specifically from Harvard (but don't hold me to what I said)</p>
<p>Kron: Having an interview in another state doesn't matter! Interviewers love Harvard, and the one I had was really friendly and open. Be confident, and think before you talk. Ask questions back. Good luck (but you don't need it)!</p>
<p>Thanks guys, now I feel much better. The question now is, will my parents let me drive to a town an hour away...hopefully they will. If not imma have to ask a friend or friends then we can hang out there afterward...to cheer me up after i bomb the interview!!!</p>
<p>I'm sure that the interviewer from SD will be happy to interview you. There cannot be that many applicants from that state! Whether it's you or a friend who will be driving, do drive carefully. Bring along a resume. Dress neatly but don't buy another outfit just for the interview. Be prepared to talk about some of your interests, whether academic or extra-curricular. Be prepared to ask questions of the interviewer (you might ask about his personal experiences at Harvard, about Cambridge/Boston, about the advising and house system, about TFs, clubs, and so forth). Relax and be yourself. Good luck.</p>
<p>Definitely ask for a telephone interview. I was out of the country when one of my interviewers called, and he was nice enough to offer an interview over the phone.</p>
<p>Thanks sooooo much guys....everyone is soo nice, i feel more confident now!</p>
<p>marite - thanks for the driving advice...i'll be sure to get to the interview place in one piece.</p>
<p>as for phone interview, it doesn't sound too bad...might be a good option for someone who would be really nervous facing the interviewer. However, I don't think I am that shy and I want to be able to connect with the interviewer face-to-face. The option is still open though cuz i am still waiting for another call about the situation.</p>
<p>Another question....what kind of things should I put on my resume? what would an interviewer look for on a resume?</p>